This brief paper summarizes requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 related to employment of people who are blind or visually impaired. Topics addressed include what is meant by blindness or visual impairment; examples of types of jobs that people who are blind can do; possible accommodations for the person who is blind or visually impaired during the employee selection process (such as allowing the applicant to choose how to fill out the job application); enhancing productivity on the job (both low tech and high tech accommodations are suggested); and tips for on-the-job training, performance management, training, and promotion. A list of six resources is provided. (DB)