[Jobs] is this statement legal?

[cheryl fogle]

hi Seville and list.

My reaction was similar to yours, that this is like the infamous "must have 
a valid drivers license". I'm not applying for the job--it's in Ohio and I'm 
in New Mexico. However, I have seen similar statements on government job 
announcements including the federal government--folks who should know about 
the ADA so I'm wondering if such bogus "requirements" are a new way to weed 
out people with disabilities--a kinder gentler discrimination.


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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Seville Allen" <ceoallen at erols.com>
To: "'Jobs for the Blind'" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 7:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] is this statement legal?


> 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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