[Jobs] is this statement legal?

[Noel Nightingale]

One way to view these types of statements in job ads is to assume the
words in it "with or without a reasonable accommodation."  That way, you
can infer that the entity will provide reasonable accommodation for the
eyesight requirement.

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From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of cheryl fogle
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 6:31 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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