Down to the Struts

Employment and Disability with Amir Rahimi

Dec 3, 2024
Amir Rahimi, a passionate advocate for equal employment for people with disabilities, shares his journey as a blind stand-up comedian. He discusses the emotional struggle of adapting to sudden vision loss and the challenges he faced in the job market. Amir emphasizes the importance of mentorship and networking, while using humor to combat ableism and raise awareness about disability rights. His unique perspective illuminates how laughter can empower and foster inclusivity in both the comedy scene and corporate environments.
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ANECDOTE

Conditional Kindness

  • Amir Rahimi shares an anecdote about a stranger offering to buy him coffee.
  • The stranger's offer was conditional, highlighting the limitations of performative allyship.
ANECDOTE

Vision Loss Journey

  • Amir describes his vision loss journey after an eye injury in 2009.
  • He initially struggled with accepting his blindness and refused assistance, leading to isolation and accidents.
INSIGHT

Inaccessible Applications

  • Amir highlights the inaccessibility of online job application systems.
  • Many websites present barriers for disabled applicants, creating an uneven playing field.
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