Singer

Job Title

Singer

Job Description

Gilbert is a famous French singer with international success,. He travels all around the world, giving concerts and showing up in TV shows. He has recorded a dozen of albums, sold over a million discs, and received various golden and platinum discs.

Getting the job

He started his musical education at INJA * and found his first week-end job as a musician when he was 16. After three years of auditions in studios and radio stations, he finally landed a big hit.

Adjustments

He always asks the director what camera to look at when on TV stages. Knowing the importance of his physical appearance he always wears glasses. When he uses the computer to record, he needs the help of a sighted person to handle the program

Quote

My message to those of you who have visually impaired people as friends or in your family: believe in them, you can condition the extent of their potential.

* INJA: Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles, a famous special school for the blind where Louis Braille taught. back

Is individual totally blind?

Yes

Is individual partially sighted?

No

Source Country:

France

Source Organisation:

CNPSAA ( From the book : «Les Aveugles au Travail » (106 témoignages) published in France in 1999 under the direction of Philippe Chazal)


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