Young people with vision impairment have described encountering significant barriers in the job market, where many application systems and assessment processes are heavily visual and incompatible with the assistive technology they rely on. They also noted that HR teams and managers often lack the knowledge required to make the reasonable adjustments mandated by the Equality Act. For instance, David, one of the participants, faced accessibility issues in about a third of the 50 graduate programs he applied to. Another participant, Brett, said he hesitated to disclose his visual impairment at work, fearing it might make him appear dependent on support. A long-term study tracking 80 young people with vision impairment over 11 years found that, despite performing well academically, they consistently struggle to find work. Many become economically inactive, meaning they are neither working nor in education or training. The research identified several barriers, including a lack of preparation for adult life and the challenges of using assistive technology in the workplace. Many also lacked the skills to travel independently, which further limited their employment opportunities. The support available to these individuals also varied greatly depending on where they lived, creating a "postcode lottery" of services. In some areas, Job Centre Plus staff discouraged people with vision impairments from seeking work, with some coaches even saying they believed it was "impossible" for such individuals to get jobs. Those who did find employment faced additional hurdles, such as delays in accessing Access to Work, a government scheme that helps fund specialist equipment and support for disabled workers. Recent data showed that it now takes over 100 days to process these applications, far exceeding the government’s target of 25 days. A review conducted by former MP Alan Milburn, commissioned by the government, called the rising number of young people becoming "Neet" (not in education, employment, or training) an urgent national crisis. Milburn’s findings highlighted how many young people are becoming detached from the labor market, leading to significant numbers becoming economically inactive. This has raised concerns about the broader social and economic consequences. While it is important to address these large-scale issues, it is equally crucial to examine the specific challenges faced by minority groups, such as those with vision impairments, who often encounter additional obstacles in both education and employment.