[Jobs] is this statement legal?

[Dick Davis]

Cheryl,
I think it is worth challenging.  As far as I know, New Mexico state
government is not exempt from anything.  Even if you are not interested in
applying, it is a good idea to send a letter making the case that it is
discriminatory, and that a blind person could use technology to handle the
job responsibilities.  I doubt if any of the papers the employee must read
would be handwritten.
Dick Davis
BLIND, Inc.

-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Seville Allen
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:19 AM
To: 'Jobs for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Jobs] is this statement legal?

The federal government is, however, bound by the rehabilitation act, section
501 which is the language the ADA imitated. 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Dave Ballmann
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:23 AM
To: Jobs for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Jobs] is this statement legal?

Surprisingly, or maybe not surprisingly, the federal government is
exempt from the ADA.

Dave


David Ballmann, MS
Rehabilitation Teacher
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
754Williamson Street
Madison, WI  53703
General 608-255-1166
Fax 608-255-3301
Direct 608-237-8106
Sharper Vision Store 608-237-8100
www.wcblind.org
-----Original Message-----
From: cheryl fogle [mailto:cfogle at unm.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 9:16 PM
To: Jobs for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Jobs] is this statement legal?

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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