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Did you know that only 1 in 4 blind or partially sighted people of working age are in paid employment? Mohammed recently started a paid work placement with RNIB and spoke with us about his experience. For more stories like this listen to RNIB Connect Radio online, Freeview 730 or smart speakers.
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