[Jobs] is this statement legal?

[Seville Allen]

I'd consider the statement out of ignorance as, it is obvious that the
writer has no idea of assistance technology nor accommodation definitions.
Now, if a blind person applies and is turned down due to lack of sight to
operate the company computer, then we're talking illegal. 


-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
cheryl fogle
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 9:31 PM
To: Jobs for the Blind
Subject: [Jobs] is this statement legal?

I'm wondering about the legality of statements on job announcements about 
requirements for sight, hearing etc. Here's an example from a job posting 
for a state government job for quality assurance and review --it's mostly 
reading other peoples technical and scientific reports.


Typical Physical Demands
Requires prolonged sitting, frequent standing, and bending, stooping, and
occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Requires normal range of eyesight,
hearing, and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone,
photocopier and other office equipment.

Typical Working Conditions
Normal office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work. Work may be
stressful at times. Requires ability to travel, sometimes with overnight
stays. Work may involve attendance at public meetings and site visits.



Cheryl Fogle
Ph.D. candidate in Anthropology, University of New Mexico 

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