Invitation to Attend the Conference “Employment Bridge – Accompanying Employers and People with Visual Impairments” – November 27, 2025

Sao Mai for the Blind sincerely invites all businesses, organizations, and individuals to participate in the conference “Employment Bridge – Accompanying Employers and People with Visual Impairments”, organized by Sao Mai with support from The Nippon Foundation.

Online registration at:

https://forms.gle/WhgNwwaVSfT3NAEYA

Time, Venue, and Participants

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

Venue: Orchid Saigon Hotel, 192 Pasteur Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Expected participants: approximately 70 people, including:

• Representatives from enterprises, employers, and HR departments.

• Graduates and job seekers with visual impairments, as well as senior university students.

• Representatives from support organizations, employment service centers, parents of visually impaired persons, and government agencies such as the Department of Labor and the Employment Bureau.

Objectives

• Strengthen connections among enterprises, visually impaired job seekers, support organizations, and government agencies to exchange needs, expectations, and collaboration opportunities.

• Raise awareness among employers and society about the working capabilities of people with visual impairments, affirming their value and contributions.

• Share solutions and best practices from companies that have successfully recruited visually impaired employees, thereby promoting effective and inclusive employment models.

• Create direct employment opportunities through the accompanying Job Fair, with on-site interviews.

• Foster long-term collaboration through mentorship, training, and communication channels established after the event.

 Program Overview

I. Morning Session – Employer Forum

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

The morning session will feature presentations, discussions, and experience-sharing focused on employment opportunities for people with visual impairments, with participation from organizations, businesses, and visually impaired individuals.

Main topics include:

• Understanding the Working Capacity of People with Visual Impairments: Young participants with visual impairments share their perspectives, skills, and potential, helping employers gain a deeper appreciation of their abilities and value in the workforce.

• Reasonable Adjustments for Inclusive Recruitment: Discussion on government support policies, real-world experiences, and measures to create accessible and equitable workplaces for employees with disabilities.

• Opportunities through Technology: Exploring the role of information technology in recruitment, training, and job creation for people with visual impairments, as well as potential for tech-based entrepreneurship.

• Role of Support and Employment Service Organizations: Introduction of networks, programs, and employment connection channels that expand access to job opportunities.

 II. Afternoon Session – Job Fair

Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

The afternoon will feature a Job Fair, providing a direct networking space for enterprises, visually impaired candidates, and support organizations to foster real employment opportunities and partnerships.

Main activities:

• Introduction of Participating Enterprises and the Job Fair Model: The MC will present the list of participating companies, their industries, and an accessible layout of the fair for visually impaired participants.

• Recruitment Booths: Companies introduce available positions, receive applications, and conduct on-site interviews.

• Showcase Booths: Visually impaired professionals share their jobs, products, and success stories, spreading the message that “People with visual impairments can work effectively and equally.”

• Experience Zone: Employers and visitors explore how visually impaired employees use technology in their work, promoting understanding and collaboration.

 Contact Information

For any inquiries or support related to the conference, please contact Ms. Thu Uyen via email at uyen@saomaicenter.org or by phone at +84 918 214 541.

Sao Mai Center looks forward to welcoming businesses, organizations, and participants to this meaningful event!