Employment Services
Clear Vision to Employment
Looking to start, restart or change a career — despite sight loss?
Our six-week course, based at MAB Head Office in Stanmore, is built to help you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to search for work and land an interview. Run face-to-face with experienced trainers and industry experts, in a supportive and accessible environment.
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A recent Clear Vision to Employment session, Stanmore.
Cost
Free
for eligible participants
Length
Six weeks
12 sessions total
Format
Two days a week
10am–3:30pm
Where
Stanmore
MAB Head Office, HA7 1EP
What you’ll cover
A course that treats you as an individual, not a category.
Every person with a visual impairment is different — so the course follows you, not a template. You’ll work through self-acceptance, self-discovery and a clear vision of where you want your career to go.
- 01Job-search strategies — where the work actually is
- 02CV writing — making your experience read at a glance
- 03Interview skills — practice with experienced trainers
- 04Assistive technology — the latest tools, hands-on
- 05Handling change & transition — adjusting to sight loss at work
- 06Mentoring after the course — guidance from professionals as you apply
Upcoming courses, 2026.
All courses run two days a week, 10am–3:30pm.
- Course 01
12 Jan
to 17 Feb
Mon & Tue
- Course 02
3 Mar
to 8 Apr
Tue & Wed
- Course 03
21 Apr
to 27 May
Tue & Wed
- Course 04
8 Jun
to 14 Jul
Mon & Tue
- Course 05
28 Jul
to 2 Sep
Tue & Wed
- Course 06
14 Sep
to 20 Oct
Mon & Tue
- Course 07
2 Nov
to 8 Dec
Mon & Tue
In their words
Three people, three different starting points.
I feel so much more confident about my job prospects now.
The trainers were fantastic and really went the extra mile to make sure everyone understood.
I never thought I could work in this field, but now I’m excited to apply for jobs!
Common questions
Things people ask before signing up.
Who is eligible?
You — if you have a visual impairment and live or work in one of the nine London boroughs we serve: Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow or Richmond. Referrals also come through adult sensory teams, ECLOs, GPs, DWP, Jobcentre Plus and council adult services.
What does it cost?
Nothing. The Clear Vision to Employment Course is free for eligible participants.
How long is it?
Six weeks total — two days a week, 10am to 3:30pm. Twelve sessions in all, plus mentoring afterwards as you apply for jobs.
Will I have the right tools to get through it?
Yes. The latest assistive technology software is provided, and our course facilitators are alongside you every step of the way.
Will I get a job at the end?
We’ll only open the door — you have to walk through it. But we’ll be on hand to guide you and help you achieve that goal, making sure you’re well prepared and fully equipped with the knowledge to get the career or job you want.
Ready to begin
Register your interest in the next course.
Email us with a few lines about where you are right now, or call to talk it through. We’ll get back to you the same week.
or write to MAB Head Office, Suite 18, Freetrade House, Lowther Road, Stanmore HA7 1EP.