Challenges and solutions for blind individuals in acquiring employment opportunities in Cambodia

This study explores barriers experienced by blind individuals in accessing employment opportunities in Cambodia. To investigate all challenges in this phenomenological study, data collection was obtained from 23 blind individuals who are employed, have been employed, and in the process of seeking employment, students, and entrepreneurs across the country. According to the findings, blind persons faced a lot of difficulties, including preconception, discrimination and marginalization from employers, limited adjustment at workplace, unfavorable and societal attitudes towards them and some other challenges. Additionally, the study emphasizes how blind persons were less supported, less motivated, and encountered exclusive education, inadequate training, lacked formal qualifications leading to limited work options. The study concludes with some recommendations that there must be genuine policies, implementation of the law and monitoring systems inspected at higher education institutions and workplaces to fully include blind persons in education, training and diversified workforce.