From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Oct 1 12:33:42 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2012 08:33:42 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Federal Bur. of Prisons posting Message-ID: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH LEGAL TRAINING AND REVIEW SECTION ATTORNEY-ADVISOR GS-905-12/13/14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Office: This position is assigned to the Legal Administrative Branch, Office of General Counsel and Review, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and is located at the Staff Training Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco, Georgia. The primary mission of the Legal Training and Review Section is to develop and provide legal issues training to all new Bureau of Prisons employees; develop and provide training for legal staff in specialty areas such as medical issues, sentence computation and discovery techniques; and conducting Legal Services Management Reviews nation-wide. Responsibilities and Opportunities Offered: The incumbent will assist in the curriculum development of correctional legal issues training for all new Bureau of Prisons employees; provide specialty training for staff in other Bureau disciplines; and develop and provide specialty training for legal staff nation-wide. Familiarity with methods of implementing distance learning methodologies in a web-based environment will be beneficial. The incumbent will also assist with conducting Legal Services Management Reviews which provide on-site management assistance to legal staff and assure compliance with various laws and regulations. The incumbent will also provide legal advice and assistance to Staff Training Academy staff at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia. Qualifications: Required qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. experience. Preferred qualifications: Experience in information technology and/or correctional law is desired. Travel: Some travel is required. Number of Vacancies: One. Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The appropriate salary range, including locality pay adjustments is GS-12 ($68,809 to $89,450); GS-13 ($81,823 to $106,369); and GS-14 ($96,690 to $125,695). Location: Glynco, Georgia Relocation Expenses: Not authorized. Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, resume, and a writing sample post marked by close of business October 11, 2012 to: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Legal Administrative Branch, Room 948 320 First Street, NW Washington, DC 20534 Attention: B. Kevin Cardwell, Associate General Counsel You may also submit your application packet via e-mail to bcardwell at bop.gov. No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled, but no later than October 11, 2012. Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: sealdoj.gif Type: image/gif Size: 5255 bytes Desc: not available URL: From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Oct 1 17:05:19 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2012 13:05:19 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney's office - Eastern District of CA. posting Message-ID: <2A32A5A06AB44FAEBD1229CE8192CB68@mycomputer> SSeems as if there are a lot of U.S. Attorney postings in California lately. *** UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division, Affirmative Unit Fresno, California October 1, 2012 13-EDCA-01A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Office: The Fresno Office of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California serves the counties of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Inyo, and Kern. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Affirmative Litigation Unit. The mission of the Affirmative Litigation Unit is to enforce federal laws in civil proceedings and to recover damages and fines for the United States. The cases are litigated almost exclusively in federal court, and include civil mortgage fraud enforcement, procurement fraud and health care fraud cases, and tort actions to recover for destruction of federal forest land by fire. This position will have an emphasis on fire recovery cases. Please note: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed June, 2013, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising. Who May Apply: Any U.S. Citizen Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least five years of experience litigating cases in federal courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal supervision in a highly demanding environment, exceptional brief writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical ability, and good judgment. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies. Travel: The position is based in Fresno. Regular travel to the U.S. Attorney's Sacramento Office will be required. Travel elsewhere will occasionally be required. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $50,894 to $134,702 including a 14.16% locality pay. Location: Fresno, California Fresno is one of the fastest growing cities in California, due in part to its central location to major tourist areas in California. Fresno is located in the middle of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, also known as the Central Valley, which is a major supplier of food and agricultural products for the United States and the world. This area also includes national treasures such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Forest. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the United States Attorney's Office, ATTN: Phillip Talbert, 501 I Street, Suite 10-100, Sacramento, CA 95814. Applications should be postmarked no later than Friday, October 5, 2012. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (13-EDCA-01A) on your resume. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae Department Policies: Following appointment, Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/sf0015.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-Point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: sealdoj.gif Type: image/gif Size: 5255 bytes Desc: not available URL: From wburley at burley-wilson.com Tue Oct 2 01:19:23 2012 From: wburley at burley-wilson.com (William Burley) Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2012 20:19:23 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] =?utf-8?b?QmxvZ3PigKY=?= Message-ID: <3A8EB665-19BD-4F7E-92F4-F0D07615B183@burley-wilson.com> Good evening, I wondered if anyone has a blog that talks about their practice area or their firm that they would be willing to share? I will like to sign up to receive updates. I have included my blog link below about my virtual paralegal firm. I look forward to signing up… http://burley-wilson.com/blog/ Will Burley Burley-Wilson & Associates Main: 888-494-0031 Direct: 832-529-3243 Web:www.burley-wilson.com "Virtual Consultants for Your Success" From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Tue Oct 2 01:58:45 2012 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russ Thomas) Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2012 18:58:45 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] =?utf-8?b?QmxvZ3PigKY=?= In-Reply-To: <3A8EB665-19BD-4F7E-92F4-F0D07615B183@burley-wilson.com> References: <3A8EB665-19BD-4F7E-92F4-F0D07615B183@burley-wilson.com> Message-ID: <00e101cda041$74d92a40$5e8b7ec0$@com> I do have some articles on my website, but I would not call it a blog. Once my website www.newportbeachemploymentattorney.com is up and running we will have a "tip of the week" to which you will be able to subscribe. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William Burley Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 6:19 PM To: BlindLaw Subject: [blindlaw] Blogs… Good evening, I wondered if anyone has a blog that talks about their practice area or their firm that they would be willing to share? I will like to sign up to receive updates. I have included my blog link below about my virtual paralegal firm. I look forward to signing up… http://burley-wilson.com/blog/ Will Burley Burley-Wilson & Associates Main: 888-494-0031 Direct: 832-529-3243 Web:www.burley-wilson.com "Virtual Consultants for Your Success" _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmntattorney.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Oct 2 12:40:21 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 08:40:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting - South Florida Message-ID: Apply Now! Beat the first snow! *** ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Announcement Number 12-SDFL-AUSA-04 posted 10/01/2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recuritment Efforts: We are currently seeking experienced criminal litigators in Criminal Health Care Fraud cases. About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL), is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of one of the largest USAOs in the nation. USAO/SDFL is a leader in the prosecution of health care fraud, bank and other white collar frauds, narcotics offenses, human trafficking cases, public corruption, and national security matters. Divisions include: Appellate, Asset Forfeiture, Civil and Criminal. The Criminal Division is further divided into Sections: Major Crimes, Economic and Environmental Crimes, Public Integrity and National Security, Narcotics and Special Prosecutions. There are also three branch offices located in Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Ft. Pierce. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an Assistant United States Attorney in a wide range of unique and complex criminal health care fraud cases, in a District that extends over 300 miles from Key West to Vero Beach. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. experience. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred applicants will possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills; and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance. Additionally, it is desired that the successful candidate have strong academic credentials and at least three years of post J.D. experience. Travel: Some travel may be necessary. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience and availability of funds. The current recruiting range is $44,581 through $131,534 plus locality rate. Location: Miami, Florida. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Cover letter, resume and writing sample may be submitted by e-mail to USAFLS-AUSAResumes at usdoj.gov OR by mail to the following address: United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida Attention: Attorney Recruitment 99 N.E. 4th Street Miami, FL 33132 No telephone calls please. Announcement is open until filled. Internet Sites: The home page for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, may be accessed at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls/. This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Oct 2 18:16:08 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:16:08 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting, uncompensated, Massachusetts Message-ID: UNCOMPENSATED SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE District of Massachusetts Vacancy Announcement No. 12-MA-AUSA-10 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts is seeking applications for two full time uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) who are willing to accept a temporary position that, while unpaid, will provide a valuable opportunity to gain federal civil litigation experience as well as providing an opportunity to learn about the work of the U.S. Attorney's Office. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: As SAUSAs, you will train under the supervision of one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and develop skills as attorneys representing the interests of the United States in a wide range of civil law suits and administrative matters brought in the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Qualifications: Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be either members in good standing in the bar of any jurisdiction, or will have just taken the Massachusetts bar in July of 2012. Please note that we must confirm bar membership before an offer can be made. These positions require a minimum commitment of one year and may be extended for up to one additional year. They are open to lawyers who are finishing judicial clerkships and for highly motivated, well credentialed, recent law school graduates interested in civil litigation. The successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities as oral and written advocates. Travel: Occasional travel within the District may be required. Salary Information: While this is a one year uncompensated position, it will require a full background check and security clearance. Please note that employees of the Department of Justice, including uncompensated SAUSAs, may not engage in the compensated practice of law outside of the office. SAUSAs also may not receive ongoing payments from any law firm during their employment with the Department of Justice. Location: We are located in the Moakley Courthouse on the Boston waterfront. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Interested candidates should send their resume and a writing sample by October 15, 2012 to: Chief, Civil Division United States Attorney's Office District of Massachusetts Boston, MA 02110 No telephone calls please. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C.§ 545 for district-specific information. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Oct 2 18:18:23 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:18:23 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting, Northern California Message-ID: ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY - CIVIL DIVISION UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Northern District of California Vacancy Announcement #12-NDCA-758781-ES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Office in the country with 128 attorneys located in three staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The office prosecutes federal crimes and defends and pursues the interests of the United States in civil cases. The office represents the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. The district stretches from the Monterey Coast to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean nearly to Sacramento in the east. The total population of our district is more than 7.3 million. The district's main office is in San Francisco with branch offices in Oakland and San Jose, CA. Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney: an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant and complex issues on behalf of the United States in federal court. Working in the Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated team representing the United States, federal agencies in a wide variety of cases, including, for example, employment, tort, constitutional, FOIA, and Administrative Procedure Act Cases. Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a State Bar in any jurisdiction, and have at least three (3) years of post Bar experience. Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, public service. Travel: Occasional travel may be required. Salary Information: Pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534 plus locality pay where authorized. Location: San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California. Please specify the desired duty location(s) on your resume. Depending on agency needs, positions may be filled in the San Francisco, Oakland or the San Jose branch offices. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications may be submitted online through the following link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/327889100 This announcement opens October 1, 2012 and will remain open until filled. Applications will be referred for consideration as they are needed. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (12-NDCA-758781-ES) on your resume. Please include a copy of your most recent notification of personnel action (SF-50) and performance appraisal. The announcement will also provide instruction on faxing your documents if unable to apply on-line. *Those who have applied under 12-NDCA-686170-ES, need not reapply. Your application will be considered under this announcement.* No telephone calls please. Writing samples, transcripts, references and additional information may be requested after the review and consideration of the submitted resumes. Therefore, please do not submit these documents with your initial resume/application. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis, not to exceed a period of two years or less. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Oct 2 18:22:12 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:22:12 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting #2 for Northern California Message-ID: <94DA304DCA5844E49E4DA74A5F61E718@mycomputer> ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY - CRIMINAL DIVISION UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Northern District of California Vacancy Announcement #12-NDCA-758468-ES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Office in the country with 128 attorneys located in three staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The Office prosecutes federal crimes and defends and pursues the interests of the United States in civil cases. The office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. The district stretches from the Monterey Coast in the South to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean in the West almost all the way to Sacramento in the East. The total population of our district is more than 7.3 million. The District's main office is in the San Francisco with branch offices in Oakland and San Jose, CA. Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney: an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Working in the Criminal Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforcing Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty and property. Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a State Bar in any jurisdiction, and have at least three (3) years of post Bar experience. Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, public service. Travel: Occasional travel may be required. Salary Information: Pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534 plus locality pay where authorized. Location: San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California. Please specify the desired duty location(s) on your resume. Depending on agency needs, positions may be filled in the San Francisco, Oakland or the San Jose branch offices. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications may be submitted online through the following link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/327868500 This announcement opens October 1, 2012 and will remain open until filled. Applications will be referred for consideration as they are needed. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (12-NDCA-758468-ES) on your resume. Please include a copy of your most recent notification of personnel action (SF-50) and performance appraisal. The announcement will also provide instruction on faxing your documents if unable to apply on-line. *Those who have applied under 12-NDCA-686135-ES, need not reapply. Your application will be considered under this announcement.* Writing samples, transcripts, references and additional information may be requested after the review and consideration of the submitted resumes. Therefore, please do not submit these documents with your initial resume/application. No telephone calls please. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis, not to exceed a period of two years or less. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Oct 2 18:36:03 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:36:03 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Posting question Message-ID: <65AB4A131E02457CA120607BF850C0E0@mycomputer> Hello List: I regularly post federal job postings as I run across them on the list, and try to make sure that the postings are acdcessible for everyone on the list. I have posted some "uncompensated" Federal posting for lawyers on the list that seem to have prompted off list comment. In view of my desire to be helpful, and not waste time and resources on the list, I thought I'd ask the list as a whole if people would rather not see me continue to post the uncompensated job notices. I see the point, who among us who are seeking gainfull employment can entertain working for free in a U.S. attorney's office under the conditions outlined in the postings. So, if the list would rather I stop such postings, I will do so. Ross Doerr From rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com Wed Oct 3 00:21:08 2012 From: rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com (ray wayne) Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:21:08 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Posting question Message-ID: <20121003002108.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> Hi Ross Personally, I have no objection to your posting them. Someone else may be interested in applying for one; I can delete them easily enough. Ray Wayne ----- Original Message ----- ,f3 ,ross ,do]r ,to3 8,,nfb,'net ,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , Date: Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 14:37:01 Subject: [bllaw] Posting question > > > Hello List: > I regularly post federal job postings as I run across them on the list, and try to make sure that the postings are acdcessible for everyone on the list. > I have posted some "uncompensated" Federal posting for lawyers on the list that seem to have prompted off list comment. > In view of my desire to be helpful, and not waste time and resources on the list, I thought I'd ask the list as a whole if people would rather not see me continue to post the uncompensated job notices. > I see the point, who among us who are seeking gainfull employment can entertain working for free in a U.S. attorney's office under the conditions outlined in the postings. > So, if the list would rather I stop such postings, I will do so. > Ross Doerr > _______________________________________________ > bllaw mailing list @> blindlaw at nfbnet.org @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for bllaw: @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com From taiablas at gmail.com Wed Oct 3 00:58:55 2012 From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:58:55 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Posting question In-Reply-To: <20121003002108.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> References: <20121003002108.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> Message-ID: <000001cda102$43e79770$cbb6c650$@gmail.com> I concur with Ray. Keep them coming! Tai -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ray wayne Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:21 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Posting question Hi Ross Personally, I have no objection to your posting them. Someone else may be interested in applying for one; I can delete them easily enough. Ray Wayne ----- Original Message ----- ,f3 ,ross ,do]r ,to3 8,,nfb,'net ,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , Date: Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 14:37:01 Subject: [bllaw] Posting question > > > Hello List: > I regularly post federal job postings as I run across them on the list, and try to make sure that the postings are acdcessible for everyone on the list. > I have posted some "uncompensated" Federal posting for lawyers on the list that seem to have prompted off list comment. > In view of my desire to be helpful, and not waste time and resources on the list, I thought I'd ask the list as a whole if people would rather not see me continue to post the uncompensated job notices. > I see the point, who among us who are seeking gainfull employment can entertain working for free in a U.S. attorney's office under the conditions outlined in the postings. > So, if the list would rather I stop such postings, I will do so. > Ross Doerr > _______________________________________________ > bllaw mailing list @> blindlaw at nfbnet.org @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for bllaw: @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/taiablas%40gmail.com From johnrsheehan at yahoo.com Wed Oct 3 01:14:57 2012 From: johnrsheehan at yahoo.com (johnrsheehan at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 01:14:57 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Posting question In-Reply-To: <20121003002108.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> References: <20121003002108.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> Message-ID: <817903885-1349226900-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-234959490-@b14.c14.bise6.blackberry> I have occasionally passed a listing on and been a hero. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: ray wayne Sender: "blindlaw" Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:21:08 To: Reply-To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Posting question Hi Ross Personally, I have no objection to your posting them. Someone else may be interested in applying for one; I can delete them easily enough. Ray Wayne ----- Original Message ----- ,f3 ,ross ,do]r ,to3 8,,nfb,'net ,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , Date: Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 14:37:01 Subject: [bllaw] Posting question > > > Hello List: > I regularly post federal job postings as I run across them on the list, and try to make sure that the postings are acdcessible for everyone on the list. > I have posted some "uncompensated" Federal posting for lawyers on the list that seem to have prompted off list comment. > In view of my desire to be helpful, and not waste time and resources on the list, I thought I'd ask the list as a whole if people would rather not see me continue to post the uncompensated job notices. > I see the point, who among us who are seeking gainfull employment can entertain working for free in a U.S. attorney's office under the conditions outlined in the postings. > So, if the list would rather I stop such postings, I will do so. > Ross Doerr > _______________________________________________ > bllaw mailing list @> blindlaw at nfbnet.org @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for bllaw: @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/johnrsheehan%40yahoo.com From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Wed Oct 3 03:26:35 2012 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:26:35 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Message-ID: <008101cda116$e59bd540$b0d37fc0$@gmail.com> Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Wed Oct 3 03:30:43 2012 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:30:43 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Message-ID: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa From rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net Wed Oct 3 04:05:18 2012 From: rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net (Rob Tabor) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 23:05:18 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. -RT -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Wed Oct 3 04:29:02 2012 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:29:02 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <009601cda11f$9eae3ed0$dc0abc70$@gmail.com> I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. -RT -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Wed Oct 3 04:32:01 2012 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:32:01 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <009801cda120$0924e250$1b6ea6f0$@gmail.com> As I said, you or anyone else is free to post about any voter protection programs for candidate Romney. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. -RT -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om From rfarber at jw.com Wed Oct 3 05:07:56 2012 From: rfarber at jw.com (Farber, Randy) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 00:07:56 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <009601cda11f$9eae3ed0$dc0abc70$@gmail.com> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> <009601cda11f$9eae3ed0$dc0abc70$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2083A4349CE@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Deepa and Scott - As I believe Deepa was told about a month ago this listserv is not for political purposes. I am sending this to register my disagreement with the posting of this type of e-mail on this listserv. Randy -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:29 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. -RT -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com From dennisgclark at sbcglobal.net Wed Oct 3 05:24:23 2012 From: dennisgclark at sbcglobal.net (Dennis Clark) Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 22:24:23 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com><005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net><009601cda11f$9eae3ed0$dc0abc70$@gmail.com> <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2083A4349CE@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Message-ID: <2EDAD5BC599048F1927B73DF850A8552@server1> A committee of legal professionals to protect the rights of disabled people to vote is not political. Please post the contact information for Mr. Romney's committee to protect our right to vote, then both sides will be covered. Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farber, Randy" To: "Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > Deepa and Scott - > > As I believe Deepa was told about a month ago this listserv is not for > political purposes. I am sending this to register my disagreement with > the posting of this type of e-mail on this listserv. > > Randy > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:29 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing > a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > -RT > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We > are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal > professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 > midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that > will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter > eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for > voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter > Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for > all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical > information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting > problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election > day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their > right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated > research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response > to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all > eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to > will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by > e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a > training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, > encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding > our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and > times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in > a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state > for Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your > volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in > itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have > the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most > thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c > om > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dennisgclark%40sbcglobal.net From rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net Wed Oct 3 05:24:29 2012 From: rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net (Rob Tabor) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 00:24:29 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <009801cda120$0924e250$1b6ea6f0$@gmail.com> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> <009801cda120$0924e250$1b6ea6f0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <006a01cda127$5cb0f5b0$1612e110$@sbcglobal.net> Now I'm more confused than ever as to what the list policy really is. Either we have an injunction against politically driven postings on list or we do not. I'll take you at your word as a colleague that Mr. Labarre gave you the OK, so I now contend the ball is back in his court to clarify the policy. Signed, Confused In Kansas -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities As I said, you or anyone else is free to post about any voter protection programs for candidate Romney. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. -RT -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net From rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net Wed Oct 3 11:49:07 2012 From: rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net (Rob Tabor) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 06:49:07 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <2EDAD5BC599048F1927B73DF850A8552@server1> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com><005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net><009601cda11f$9eae3ed0$dc0abc70$@gmail.com> <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2083A4349CE@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> <2EDAD5BC599048F1927B73DF850A8552@server1> Message-ID: <000c01cda15d$187e4010$497ac030$@sbcglobal.net> Good morning Dennis and list. You wrote "A committee of legal professionals to protect the rights of disabled people to vote is not political." I agree with Dennis's statement in its implication that disabled Americans do not constitute a monolithic voting block, though I think it would be a fascinating topic for some poli sci student's masters thesis or doctoral dissertation. However, I found the initial posting to be a bold and transparently obvious partisan posting in that it implies or otherwise gives rise to an inference that Governor Romney hdoes not regard the importance of reaching out to voters with disabilities. Additionally, where I disagree with Dennis's contention that "get out the vote" postings and email blasts are not political, it is somewhat of a reach to suggest that "vote for me or my candidate" doesn't come right along for the ride. At any rate, I reassert my view that it is once again time for a list policy clarification from list management. Best regards, Rob Tabor Esq. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Clark Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 12:24 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities A committee of legal professionals to protect the rights of disabled people to vote is not political. Please post the contact information for Mr. Romney's committee to protect our right to vote, then both sides will be covered. Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farber, Randy" To: "Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > Deepa and Scott - > > As I believe Deepa was told about a month ago this listserv is not for > political purposes. I am sending this to register my disagreement with > the posting of this type of e-mail on this listserv. > > Randy > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:29 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing > a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > -RT > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We > are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal > professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 > midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that > will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter > eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for > voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter > Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for > all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical > information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting > problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election > day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their > right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated > research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response > to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all > eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to > will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by > e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a > training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, > encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding > our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and > times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in > a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state > for Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your > volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in > itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have > the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most > thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c > om > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dennisgclark%40sbcglob al.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Wed Oct 3 12:41:22 2012 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 06:41:22 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <019601cda164$6542ca90$2fc85fb0$@labarrelaw.com> Greetings everyone, it is true that I allowed the posting of this message because I felt it was different in nature from a political solicitation for funds or urging a certain type of vote. If someone has contact info for the Romni campaign and a similar effort, I welcome that post. I think this type of experience for a young lawyer or a law student is valuable and should be encouraged, regardless of which side of the political spectrum someone sits. I also think it is valuable for blind lawyers and law students in particular to get this kind of experience and increase our collective visibility in these arenas. It is true that allowing such a post is a judgment call on my part and I am sorry if I offended anyone. Best, Scott -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:05 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. -RT -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/slabarre%40labarrelaw. com From wburley at burley-wilson.com Wed Oct 3 13:08:31 2012 From: wburley at burley-wilson.com (William Burley) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:08:31 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Attorney/Paralegal Partnership Message-ID: <1CF79BF0-8F2F-49F0-97C5-4CD0F686F952@burley-wilson.com> Good morning, I hope everyone is doing well this Wednesday morning. I will like to get your thoughts on a blog entry I made about the attorney/paralegal partnership. http://burley-wilson.com/blog/the-benefits-of-the-attorney-virtual-paralegal-partnership/ Thanks in advance! Will Burley Burley-Wilson & Associates Main: 888-494-0031 Direct: 832-529-3243 Web:www.burley-wilson.com "Virtual Consultants for Your Success" From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Wed Oct 3 14:39:06 2012 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:39:06 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] (no subject) Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D0475A0610774@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> Greetings: Do find below information about a conference that my health law program at Am. U. will host on Tuesday, 16 October. Do share. [cid:image002.png at 01CDA153.4FFF47A0] [cid:image003.jpg at 01CDA153.4FFF47A0] Presented by the Health Law & Justice Program and the Program on Law and Government October 16, 2012 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American University Washington College of Law 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Room 603 The coming months will mark a crucial stage in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, which creates significant opportunities and obligations for federal regulators, state governments, private health plans, health care providers, and many other stakeholders. In light of the many legal issues raised by ACA implementation, the Health Law & Justice Program and the Program on Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law will be hosting a public event to discuss the current state of implementation and to explore issues on the horizon. The event will include three in-depth panel discussions with state and federal policymakers, prominent health law practitioners, and industry representatives. Panelists will cover a wide range of topics including: * Medicaid Expansion * State implementation of health insurance exchanges * Medical underwriting reforms * Minimum essential benefits and preventive care coverage * Provider-level cost and quality control reforms A lunchtime keynote address will discuss the broader significance of federal health reform at this historic moment. Tentative Agenda (To be updated as additional panelists and keynote are confirmed) 8:30 - 9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 - 9:15 Introductory Remarks * Matt Pierce, Associate Director, Health Law & Justice Program, American University Washington College of Law * Lindsay Wiley, Director, Health Law & Justice Program and Assistant Professor, American University Washington College of Law * Jamin Raskin, Director, Program on Law & Government, Professor of Law, and Maryland State Senator. 9:15 - 10:30 Panel 1: Next Steps for States * Sarah Luck, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities * Carolyn Quattrocki, Executive Director, Maryland Governor's Office of Health Care Reform 10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break 10:45 - 12:00 Panel 2: Next Steps for Health Plans * Greg Geirer, Vice President of Policy, America's Health Insurance Plans * Stephen Finan, Senior Director of Policy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc * Mara Youdelman, Managing Attorney, National Health Law Program 12:00 - 1:30 Lunchtime Keynote 1:30 - 3:00 Panel 3: Next Steps for Providers * John Boese, Of Counsel, Fried Frank * Richard Deem, Senior Vice President, Advocacy, American Medical Association * Eileen Carlson, Associate Director, Government Affairs, American Nurses Association General Registration, no charge. CLE Accreditation (4 hours) can be applied for - CLE Registration. To register, please go to www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration. For further information, contact: Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education, 202.274.4075 or secle at wcl.american.edu. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 188845 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 20216 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Shaun On Oct 3, 2012, at 5:49 AM, "Rob Tabor" wrote: > Good morning Dennis and list. > > You wrote "A committee of legal professionals to protect the rights of > disabled people to vote is not political." I agree with Dennis's statement > in its implication that disabled Americans do not constitute a monolithic > voting block, though I think it would be a fascinating topic for some poli > sci student's masters thesis or doctoral dissertation. However, I found the > initial posting to be a bold and transparently obvious partisan posting in > that it implies or otherwise gives rise to an inference that Governor Romney > hdoes not regard the importance of reaching out to voters with disabilities. > Additionally, where I disagree with Dennis's contention that "get out the > vote" postings and email blasts are not political, it is somewhat of a reach > to suggest that "vote for me or my candidate" doesn't come right along for > the ride. At any rate, I reassert my view that it is once again time for a > list policy clarification from list management. > Best regards, > Rob Tabor Esq. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dennis > Clark > Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 12:24 AM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > A committee of legal professionals to protect the rights of disabled people > to vote is not political. Please post the contact information for Mr. > Romney's committee to protect our right to vote, then both sides will be > covered. > Thanks > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Farber, Randy" > To: "Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:07 PM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > >> Deepa and Scott - >> >> As I believe Deepa was told about a month ago this listserv is not for >> political purposes. I am sending this to register my disagreement with >> the posting of this type of e-mail on this listserv. >> >> Randy >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa >> Goraya >> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:29 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities >> >> I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor >> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities >> >> Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > >> which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing > >> a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. >> -RT >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa >> Goraya >> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities >> >> Correction on the spelling of *Romney* >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] >> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities >> >> Hello, >> >> I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory >> Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which >> helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We >> are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal >> professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 >> midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that >> will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter >> eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for >> voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter >> Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for >> all eligible Americans. >> >> I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America >> needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical >> information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting >> problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election >> day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their >> right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated >> research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response >> to voters' >> questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best >> time to join is now. >> >> . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our >> eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all >> eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to >> will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by >> e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a >> training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, >> encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding >> our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: >> http://ofa.bo/Victory. >> >> If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to >> deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and >> times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in >> a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state >> for Election Day. >> >> We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know >> that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your >> volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in >> itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have >> the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most >> thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. >> >> If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the >> information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. >> >> As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar >> effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a >> bipartisan listserv. >> >> Deepa >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. >> net >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c >> om >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dennisgclark%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/shaunreim%40gmail.com From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Wed Oct 3 15:39:00 2012 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 11:39:00 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Verizon Priority Repair Program Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D0475A06107EC@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> From: Hsia, Chi-poe S. [mailto:Chi-poe.Hsia at baltimorecity.gov] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 11:28 AM To: Al Posey; Billups, Krystal; Butasek, Meghan; Bowman, Calvin J.; Chrissy Calp; Clary, Colleen; Debbie Staigerwald (dstaigerwald at arcofbaltimore.org); Donna Wells (wells at hcmha.org); Frank Johnson; Gail Wowk (wowkg at dhmh.state.md.us); Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA); Jackie Stone (stone at kennedykrieger.org); Ringgold, Jay (Balt County); Joanne Millar (millar at kennedykrieger.org); Karen Johnson; Knapp, Joanne; Leslie Fries; Linda J. Ploener (ljploener at harfordpublicsafety.org); Lisa Kornberg (LKornberg at GOV.STATE.MD.US); 'lriley at baltimorecountymd.gov'; Lesser, Mary G.; Mike Cook (mcook at dhmh.state.md.us); Nan Brittingham; Nancy Grimm (ngrimm at dhmh.state.md.us); Pam Spring (pspring at dhr.state.md.us); 'ruthwynegar at verizon.net'; Sharon Grzanka (scgrzanka at harfordcountymd.gov); Souders, Marianne; Sue Askew (saskew at archoward.org); Susan Ayers (slayers at harfordpublicsafety.org); Teresa Chapman; Tierney Youngling; Webster, Elizabeth Subject: Verizon Priority Repair Program Dear All, You've probably seen this by now, but just in case, it's good information to push out to your networks. Office of People's Counsel Consumer Alert Verizon's Medical and Senior Repair Prioritization Program During the recent June 29 derecho, many households experienced loss of electricity service and telephone landline (wired) service. OPC has been contacted by customers asking whether Verizon has a priority telephone repair program for seniors and customers with medical problems. The answer is yes. On January 25, 2011, the Public Service Commission approved a prioritization program for Verizon's customers. A Verizon customer who is 65 years or older or who has a medical condition requiring repair priority can be pre-certified for repair priority if the customer is without alternative access to E911 service. For example, alternative access means having use of a cell phone or another telephone line in the household to call Emergency-911 services. Customers who meet these conditions and file the appropriate certifications will receive priority for repairs (24-hour "out of service" repair commitment) when an outage is reported. Certificate Renewals The senior certificate does not need to be renewed, and is valid until the account is closed or a billing name change is made to the account The medical certificate is good for one year only if the medical condition is temporary. The customer will receive a notice 60 days before its expiration. If the condition is permanent, the certificate does not need to be renewed yearly. Medical Certification The medical certificate may be signed by a licensed doctor, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. Applications for the program can be obtained at: http://www22.verizon.com/Support/Residential/phone/homephone/general+support/request+repair+service/repair+priority/129572.htm. Certifications must be mailed to: Maryland Repair Priority Program PO Box 33082 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 C.P. Hsia, MPH Preparedness Program Manager Mayor's Office of Emergency Management City of Baltimore 1201 E. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21239 Office: 410-396-6188 Cell: 443-829-6019 chi-poe.hsia at baltimorecity.gov -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Verizon Repair Prioritization Program.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 18738 bytes Desc: Verizon Repair Prioritization Program.docx URL: From alwaysladysunshine at hotmail.com Wed Oct 3 16:24:54 2012 From: alwaysladysunshine at hotmail.com (Sunshine L.) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 12:24:54 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] New person needs your guidance with subscription questions...help please...thanks Issue 3 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sunshine Lawson and am totally blind after being a victime of a home invasion and was shot at point blank range in the head, which left me totally blind but not without vvision. This was done in front of my then three children who are now adults. I am currently a student ain a master's program for Parallegal Studies and desire to be connected with lawyers who are blind to learn, ask questions and guidance with being a blind student. I have two undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Afro-Ethnic Studies. I would appreciate any guidance you can provide to have the opportunity to talk to other blind students and lawyers. I also wish to ask if there is something or somewhere for students to place a profile to encourage interaction with the same pool of professionals, such as a linkedin which I currently have. My e-mail address is alwaysladysunshine at hotmail.com I thank you for your time. Have a blessed day. Respectfully, Sunshine L. Man took my sight, GOD gave me vision. I've never seen an angel but now I walk among them... disguised as real people! Copyright 2009 by Sunshine L. All Rights Reserved Hebrews 13:2 CONFIDENTIALITY This email and any attachments may contain confidential information belonging to the sender that is legally privileged. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or the unauthorized taking of action based on the contents of this email is strictly prohibited. if you are not the named recipient, or have otherwise received this communication in error, please delete it from your inbox, notify the sender immediately, and do not disclose its contents to any other person, use them for any purpose, or store or copy them in any medium. > From: blindlaw-request at nfbnet.org > Subject: blindlaw Digest, Vol 101, Issue 3 > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 09:39:13 -0500 > > Send blindlaw mailing list submissions to > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > blindlaw-request at nfbnet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > blindlaw-owner at nfbnet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of blindlaw digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. U.S. Attorney posting, uncompensated, Massachusetts (Ross Doerr) > 2. U.S. Attorney Posting, Northern California (Ross Doerr) > 3. U.S. Attorney posting #2 for Northern California (Ross Doerr) > 4. Posting question (Ross Doerr) > 5. Re: Posting question (ray wayne) > 6. Re: Posting question (Tai Blas) > 7. Re: Posting question (johnrsheehan at yahoo.com) > 8. calling lawyers and law students with disabilities (Deepa Goraya) > 9. Re: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > (Deepa Goraya) > 10. Re: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities (Rob Tabor) > 11. Re: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > (Deepa Goraya) > 12. Re: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > (Deepa Goraya) > 13. Re: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > (Farber, Randy) > 14. Re: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > (Dennis Clark) > 15. Re: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities (Rob Tabor) > 16. Re: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities (Rob Tabor) > 17. Re: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > (Scott C. LaBarre) > 18. Attorney/Paralegal Partnership (William Burley) > 19. (no subject) (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:16:08 -0400 > From: "Ross Doerr" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting, uncompensated, > Massachusetts > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > UNCOMPENSATED SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY > > UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE > > District of Massachusetts > > Vacancy Announcement No. 12-MA-AUSA-10 > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts is seeking applications for two full time uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) who are willing to accept a temporary position that, while unpaid, will provide a valuable opportunity to gain federal civil litigation experience as well as providing an opportunity to learn about the work of the U.S. Attorney's Office. > > Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: As SAUSAs, you will train under the supervision of one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and develop skills as attorneys representing the interests of the United States in a wide range of civil law suits and administrative matters brought in the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts. > > Qualifications: Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be either members in good standing in the bar of any jurisdiction, or will have just taken the Massachusetts bar in July of 2012. Please note that we must confirm bar membership before an offer can be made. > > These positions require a minimum commitment of one year and may be extended for up to one additional year. They are open to lawyers who are finishing judicial clerkships and for highly motivated, well credentialed, recent law school graduates interested in civil litigation. The successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities as oral and written advocates. > > Travel: Occasional travel within the District may be required. > > Salary Information: While this is a one year uncompensated position, it will require a full background check and security clearance. Please note that employees of the Department of Justice, including uncompensated SAUSAs, may not engage in the compensated practice of law outside of the office. SAUSAs also may not receive ongoing payments from any law firm during their employment with the Department of Justice. > > Location: We are located in the Moakley Courthouse on the Boston waterfront. > > Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. > > Application Process and Deadline Date: Interested candidates should send their resume and a writing sample by October 15, 2012 to: > > Chief, Civil Division > > United States Attorney's Office > > District of Massachusetts > > Boston, MA 02110 > > No telephone calls please. > > Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html > > Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C.? 545 for district-specific information. > > The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. > > > > It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. > > > > There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:18:23 -0400 > From: "Ross Doerr" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting, Northern California > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY - CIVIL DIVISION > > UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE > > Northern District of California > > Vacancy Announcement #12-NDCA-758781-ES > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > About the Office: The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Office in the country with 128 attorneys located in three staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The office prosecutes federal crimes and defends and pursues the interests of the United States in civil cases. The office represents the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. > > The district stretches from the Monterey Coast to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean nearly to Sacramento in the east. The total population of our district is more than 7.3 million. The district's main office is in San Francisco with branch offices in Oakland and San Jose, CA. > > Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected. > > Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney: an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant and complex issues on behalf of the United States in federal court. Working in the Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated team representing the United States, federal agencies in a wide variety of cases, including, for example, employment, tort, constitutional, FOIA, and Administrative Procedure Act Cases. > > Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a State Bar in any jurisdiction, and have at least three (3) years of post Bar experience. > > Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, public service. > > Travel: Occasional travel may be required. > > Salary Information: Pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534 plus locality pay where authorized. > > Location: San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California. Please specify the desired duty location(s) on your resume. > > Depending on agency needs, positions may be filled in the San Francisco, Oakland or the San Jose branch offices. > > > > Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized. > > > > Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications may be submitted online through the following link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/327889100 > > > > This announcement opens October 1, 2012 and will remain open until filled. Applications will be referred for consideration as they are needed. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (12-NDCA-758781-ES) on your resume. Please include a copy of your most recent notification of personnel action (SF-50) and performance appraisal. The announcement will also provide instruction on faxing your documents if unable to apply on-line. > > > > *Those who have applied under 12-NDCA-686170-ES, need not reapply. Your application will be considered under this announcement.* > > > > No telephone calls please. > > > > Writing samples, transcripts, references and additional information may be requested after the review and consideration of the submitted resumes. Therefore, please do not submit these documents with your initial resume/application. > > > > Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html > > > > Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. ? 545 for district-specific information. > > > > All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis, not to exceed a period of two years or less. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. > > > > The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. > > > > It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. > > > > There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:22:12 -0400 > From: "Ross Doerr" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting #2 for Northern California > Message-ID: <94DA304DCA5844E49E4DA74A5F61E718 at mycomputer> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY - CRIMINAL DIVISION > > UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE > > Northern District of California > > Vacancy Announcement #12-NDCA-758468-ES > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > About the Office: The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Office in the country with 128 attorneys located in three staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The Office prosecutes federal crimes and defends and pursues the interests of the United States in civil cases. The office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. > > The district stretches from the Monterey Coast in the South to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean in the West almost all the way to Sacramento in the East. The total population of our district is more than 7.3 million. The District's main office is in the San Francisco with branch offices in Oakland and San Jose, CA. > > Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected. > > Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: > > Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney: an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Working in the Criminal Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforcing Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty and property. > > Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a State Bar in any jurisdiction, and have at least three (3) years of post Bar experience. > > Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, public service. > > Travel: Occasional travel may be required. > > Salary Information: Pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534 plus locality pay where authorized. > > Location: San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California. Please specify the desired duty location(s) on your resume. > > Depending on agency needs, positions may be filled in the San Francisco, Oakland or the San Jose branch offices. > > Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized. > > Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications may be submitted online through the following link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/327868500 > > > > This announcement opens October 1, 2012 and will remain open until filled. Applications will be referred for consideration as they are needed. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (12-NDCA-758468-ES) on your resume. Please include a copy of your most recent notification of personnel action (SF-50) and performance appraisal. The announcement will also provide instruction on faxing your documents if unable to apply on-line. > > > > *Those who have applied under 12-NDCA-686135-ES, need not reapply. Your application will be considered under this announcement.* > > > > Writing samples, transcripts, references and additional information may be requested after the review and consideration of the submitted resumes. Therefore, please do not submit these documents with your initial resume/application. > > > > No telephone calls please. > > > > Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html > > > > Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. ? 545 for district-specific information. > > > > All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis, not to exceed a period of two years or less. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. > > > > The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. > > > > It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. > > > > There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:36:03 -0400 > From: "Ross Doerr" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] Posting question > Message-ID: <65AB4A131E02457CA120607BF850C0E0 at mycomputer> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hello List: > I regularly post federal job postings as I run across them on the list, and try to make sure that the postings are acdcessible for everyone on the list. > I have posted some "uncompensated" Federal posting for lawyers on the list that seem to have prompted off list comment. > In view of my desire to be helpful, and not waste time and resources on the list, I thought I'd ask the list as a whole if people would rather not see me continue to post the uncompensated job notices. > I see the point, who among us who are seeking gainfull employment can entertain working for free in a U.S. attorney's office under the conditions outlined in the postings. > So, if the list would rather I stop such postings, I will do so. > Ross Doerr > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:21:08 -0400 > From: ray wayne > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Posting question > Message-ID: <20121003002108.rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > > Hi Ross > Personally, I have no objection to your posting them. Someone else may be interested in applying for one; I can delete them easily enough. > Ray Wayne > > > ----- Original Message ----- > ,f3 ,ross ,do]r > ,to3 8,,nfb,'net ,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , > Date: Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 14:37:01 > Subject: [bllaw] Posting question > > > > > > > Hello List: > > I regularly post federal job postings as I run across them on the list, and try to make sure that the postings are acdcessible for everyone on the list. > > I have posted some "uncompensated" Federal posting for lawyers on the list that seem to have prompted off list comment. > > In view of my desire to be helpful, and not waste time and resources on the list, I thought I'd ask the list as a whole if people would rather not see me continue to post the uncompensated job notices. > > I see the point, who among us who are seeking gainfull employment can entertain working for free in a U.S. attorney's office under the conditions outlined in the postings. > > So, if the list would rather I stop such postings, I will do so. > > Ross Doerr > > _______________________________________________ > > bllaw mailing list > @> blindlaw at nfbnet.org > @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for bllaw: > @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:58:55 -0500 > From: "Tai Blas" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Posting question > Message-ID: <000001cda102$43e79770$cbb6c650$@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I concur with Ray. Keep them coming! > > Tai > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ray wayne > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:21 PM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Posting question > > Hi Ross > Personally, I have no objection to your posting them. Someone else may be > interested in applying for one; I can delete them easily enough. > Ray Wayne > > > ----- Original Message ----- > ,f3 ,ross ,do]r > ,to3 8,,nfb,'net ,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , > Date: Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 14:37:01 > Subject: [bllaw] Posting question > > > > > > > Hello List: > > I regularly post federal job postings as I run across them on the list, > and try to make sure that the postings are acdcessible for everyone on the > list. > > I have posted some "uncompensated" Federal posting for lawyers on the > list that seem to have prompted off list comment. > > In view of my desire to be helpful, and not waste time and resources on > the list, I thought I'd ask the list as a whole if people would rather not > see me continue to post the uncompensated job notices. > > I see the point, who among us who are seeking gainfull employment can > entertain working for free in a U.S. attorney's office under the conditions > outlined in the postings. > > So, if the list would rather I stop such postings, I will do so. > > Ross Doerr > > _______________________________________________ > > bllaw mailing list > @> blindlaw at nfbnet.org > @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > bllaw: > @> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/taiablas%40gmail.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 01:14:57 +0000 > From: johnrsheehan at yahoo.com > To: "Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Posting question > Message-ID: > <817903885-1349226900-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-234959490- at b14.c14.bise6.blackberry> > > Content-Type: text/plain > > I have occasionally passed a listing on and been a hero. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -----Original Message----- > From: ray wayne > Sender: "blindlaw" > Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:21:08 > To: > Reply-To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Posting question > > Hi Ross > Personally, I have no objection to your posting them. Someone else may be interested in applying for one; I can delete them easily enough. > Ray Wayne > > > ----- Original Message ----- > ,f3 ,ross ,do]r > ,to3 8,,nfb,'net ,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , > Date: Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 14:37:01 > Subject: [bllaw] Posting question > > > > > > > Hello List: > > I regularly post federal job postings as I run across them on the list, and try to make sure that the postings are acdcessible for everyone on the list. > > I have posted some "uncompensated" Federal posting for lawyers on the list that seem to have prompted off list comment. > > In view of my desire to be helpful, and not waste time and resources on the list, I thought I'd ask the list as a whole if people would rather not see me continue to post the uncompensated job notices. > > I see the point, who among us who are seeking gainfull employment can entertain working for free in a U.S. attorney's office under the conditions outlined in the postings. > > So, if the list would rather I stop such postings, I will do so. > > Ross Doerr > > _______________________________________________ > > bllaw mailing list > @> blindlaw at nfbnet.org > @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for bllaw: > @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/johnrsheehan%40yahoo.com > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:26:35 -0700 > From: "Deepa Goraya" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > Message-ID: <008101cda116$e59bd540$b0d37fc0$@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are > looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who > have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, > many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the > election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These > new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and > the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight > to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information > with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that > arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also > need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on > Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and > telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible > voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will > conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail > as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual > covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join > our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up > link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times > you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a > battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for > Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering > may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very > rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to > help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, > inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:30:43 -0700 > From: "Deepa Goraya" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with > disabilities > Message-ID: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are > looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who > have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, > many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the > election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These > new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and > the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight > to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information > with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that > arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also > need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on > Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and > telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible > voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will > conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail > as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual > covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join > our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up > link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times > you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a > battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for > Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering > may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very > rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to > help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, > inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 23:05:18 -0500 > From: "Rob Tabor" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with > disabilities > Message-ID: <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a > cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > -RT > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are > looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who > have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, > many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the > election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These > new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and > the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight > to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information > with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that > arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also > need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on > Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and > telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible > voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will > conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail > as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual > covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join > our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up > link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times > you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a > battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for > Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering > may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very > rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to > help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, > inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:29:02 -0700 > From: "Deepa Goraya" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with > disabilities > Message-ID: <009601cda11f$9eae3ed0$dc0abc70$@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a > cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > -RT > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are > looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who > have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, > many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the > election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These > new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and > the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight > to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information > with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that > arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also > need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on > Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and > telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible > voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will > conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail > as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual > covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join > our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up > link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times > you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a > battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for > Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering > may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very > rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to > help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, > inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c > om > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:32:01 -0700 > From: "Deepa Goraya" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with > disabilities > Message-ID: <009801cda120$0924e250$1b6ea6f0$@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > As I said, you or anyone else is free to post about any voter protection > programs for candidate Romney. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a > cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > -RT > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are > looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who > have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, > many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the > election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These > new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and > the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight > to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information > with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that > arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also > need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on > Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and > telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible > voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will > conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail > as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual > covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join > our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up > link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times > you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a > battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for > Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering > may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very > rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to > help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, > inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c > om > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 00:07:56 -0500 > From: "Farber, Randy" > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with > disabilities > Message-ID: > <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2083A4349CE at PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Deepa and Scott - > > As I believe Deepa was told about a month ago this listserv is not for political purposes. I am sending this to register my disagreement with the posting of this type of e-mail on this listserv. > > Randy > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:29 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > -RT > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c > om > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 22:24:23 -0700 > From: "Dennis Clark" > To: "Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with > disabilities > Message-ID: <2EDAD5BC599048F1927B73DF850A8552 at server1> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > A committee of legal professionals to protect the rights of disabled people > to vote is not political. Please post the contact information for Mr. > Romney's committee to protect our right to vote, then both sides will be > covered. > Thanks > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Farber, Randy" > To: "Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:07 PM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > Deepa and Scott - > > > > As I believe Deepa was told about a month ago this listserv is not for > > political purposes. I am sending this to register my disagreement with > > the posting of this type of e-mail on this listserv. > > > > Randy > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > > Goraya > > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:29 PM > > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor > > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM > > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > > which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing > > a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > > -RT > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > > Goraya > > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > Hello, > > > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We > > are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal > > professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 > > midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that > > will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter > > eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for > > voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter > > Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for > > all eligible Americans. > > > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical > > information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting > > problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election > > day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their > > right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated > > research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response > > to voters' > > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > > time to join is now. > > > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all > > eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to > > will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by > > e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a > > training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, > > encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding > > our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: > > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and > > times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in > > a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state > > for Election Day. > > > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your > > volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in > > itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have > > the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most > > thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > > bipartisan listserv. > > > > Deepa > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > blindlaw mailing list > > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > blindlaw: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > > net > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > blindlaw mailing list > > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > blindlaw: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c > > om > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > blindlaw mailing list > > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > blindlaw: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > blindlaw mailing list > > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > blindlaw: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dennisgclark%40sbcglobal.net > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 00:24:29 -0500 > From: "Rob Tabor" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with > disabilities > Message-ID: <006a01cda127$5cb0f5b0$1612e110$@sbcglobal.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Now I'm more confused than ever as to what the list policy really is. Either > we have an injunction against politically driven postings on list or we do > not. I'll take you at your word as a colleague that Mr. Labarre gave you the > OK, so I now contend the ball is back in his court to clarify the policy. > Signed, Confused In Kansas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:32 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > As I said, you or anyone else is free to post about any voter protection > programs for candidate Romney. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a > cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > -RT > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are > looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who > have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, > many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the > election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These > new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and > the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight > to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information > with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that > arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also > need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on > Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and > telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible > voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will > conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail > as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual > covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join > our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up > link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times > you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a > battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for > Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering > may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very > rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to > help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, > inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c > om > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 06:49:07 -0500 > From: "Rob Tabor" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with > disabilities > Message-ID: <000c01cda15d$187e4010$497ac030$@sbcglobal.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Good morning Dennis and list. > > You wrote "A committee of legal professionals to protect the rights of > disabled people to vote is not political." I agree with Dennis's statement > in its implication that disabled Americans do not constitute a monolithic > voting block, though I think it would be a fascinating topic for some poli > sci student's masters thesis or doctoral dissertation. However, I found the > initial posting to be a bold and transparently obvious partisan posting in > that it implies or otherwise gives rise to an inference that Governor Romney > hdoes not regard the importance of reaching out to voters with disabilities. > Additionally, where I disagree with Dennis's contention that "get out the > vote" postings and email blasts are not political, it is somewhat of a reach > to suggest that "vote for me or my candidate" doesn't come right along for > the ride. At any rate, I reassert my view that it is once again time for a > list policy clarification from list management. > Best regards, > Rob Tabor Esq. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dennis > Clark > Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 12:24 AM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > A committee of legal professionals to protect the rights of disabled people > to vote is not political. Please post the contact information for Mr. > Romney's committee to protect our right to vote, then both sides will be > covered. > Thanks > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Farber, Randy" > To: "Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:07 PM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > Deepa and Scott - > > > > As I believe Deepa was told about a month ago this listserv is not for > > political purposes. I am sending this to register my disagreement with > > the posting of this type of e-mail on this listserv. > > > > Randy > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > > Goraya > > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:29 PM > > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor > > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM > > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > > > which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing > > > a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > > -RT > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > > Goraya > > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > > > Hello, > > > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We > > are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal > > professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 > > midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that > > will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter > > eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for > > voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter > > Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for > > all eligible Americans. > > > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical > > information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting > > problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election > > day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their > > right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated > > research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response > > to voters' > > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > > time to join is now. > > > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all > > eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to > > will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by > > e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a > > training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, > > encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding > > our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: > > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and > > times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in > > a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state > > for Election Day. > > > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your > > volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in > > itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have > > the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most > > thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > > bipartisan listserv. > > > > Deepa > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > blindlaw mailing list > > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > blindlaw: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > > net > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > blindlaw mailing list > > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > blindlaw: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c > > om > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > blindlaw mailing list > > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > blindlaw: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > blindlaw mailing list > > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > blindlaw: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dennisgclark%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 06:41:22 -0600 > From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with > disabilities > Message-ID: <019601cda164$6542ca90$2fc85fb0$@labarrelaw.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Greetings everyone, it is true that I allowed the posting of this message > because I felt it was different in nature from a political solicitation for > funds or urging a certain type of vote. If someone has contact info for the > Romni campaign and a similar effort, I welcome that post. I think this type > of experience for a young lawyer or a law student is valuable and should be > encouraged, regardless of which side of the political spectrum someone sits. > I also think it is valuable for blind lawyers and law students in particular > to get this kind of experience and increase our collective visibility in > these arenas. > > It is true that allowing such a post is a judgment call on my part and I am > sorry if I offended anyone. > Best, > Scott > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:05 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting > which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a > cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. > -RT > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa > Goraya > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Correction on the spelling of *Romney* > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities > > Hello, > > I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory > Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which > helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are > looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who > have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, > many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the > election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These > new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and > the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight > to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. > > I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America > needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information > with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that > arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also > need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on > Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and > telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' > questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best > time to join is now. > > . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our > eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible > voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will > conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail > as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual > covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join > our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up > link at: > http://ofa.bo/Victory. > > If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to > deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times > you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a > battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for > Election Day. > > We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know > that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering > may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very > rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to > help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, > inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. > > If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the > information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. > > As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar > effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a > bipartisan listserv. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. > net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/slabarre%40labarrelaw. > com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 18 > Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:08:31 -0500 > From: William Burley > To: BlindLaw > Subject: [blindlaw] Attorney/Paralegal Partnership > Message-ID: <1CF79BF0-8F2F-49F0-97C5-4CD0F686F952 at burley-wilson.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Good morning, > > I hope everyone is doing well this Wednesday morning. I will like to get your thoughts on a blog entry I made about the attorney/paralegal partnership. > > http://burley-wilson.com/blog/the-benefits-of-the-attorney-virtual-paralegal-partnership/ > > Thanks in advance! > > Will Burley > Burley-Wilson & Associates > Main: 888-494-0031 > Direct: 832-529-3243 > Web:www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Consultants for Your Success" > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 19 > Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:39:06 -0400 > From: "Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)" > To: "Rogers, Gene (FDA/OC)" , Joshua Friedman > , "jason.perry at ssa.gov" , > "Berube, Debra (HHS/DAB)" , Barbara Tyler > , Blind Law Mailing List > , "Knapp, Joanne" , > Nathalia Foditsch , Jeff Wurzburg > > Subject: [blindlaw] (no subject) > Message-ID: > <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D0475A0610774 at PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > Greetings: > > > > > Do find below information about a conference that my health law program at Am. U. will host on Tuesday, 16 October. Do share. > [cid:image002.png at 01CDA153.4FFF47A0] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [cid:image003.jpg at 01CDA153.4FFF47A0] > > > Presented by the Health Law & Justice Program and the Program on Law and Government > > October 16, 2012 > > 9:00 am - 3:00 pm > > > > American University Washington College of Law > > 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Room 603 > > > The coming months will mark a crucial stage in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, which creates significant opportunities and obligations for federal regulators, state governments, private health plans, health care providers, and many other stakeholders. In light of the many legal issues raised by ACA implementation, the Health Law & Justice Program and the Program on Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law will be hosting a public event to discuss the current state of implementation and to explore issues on the horizon. The event will include three in-depth panel discussions with state and federal policymakers, prominent health law practitioners, and industry representatives. Panelists will cover a wide range of topics including: > > > * Medicaid Expansion > > * State implementation of health insurance exchanges > > * Medical underwriting reforms > > * Minimum essential benefits and preventive care coverage > > * Provider-level cost and quality control reforms > > A lunchtime keynote address will discuss the broader significance of federal health reform at this historic moment. > > > > > Tentative Agenda > > (To be updated as additional panelists and keynote are confirmed) > > > > 8:30 - 9:00 > > > Registration & Continental Breakfast > > > 9:00 - 9:15 > > > Introductory Remarks > > * Matt Pierce, Associate Director, Health Law & Justice Program, American University Washington College of Law > > * Lindsay Wiley, Director, Health Law & Justice Program and Assistant Professor, American University Washington College of Law > > * Jamin Raskin, Director, Program on Law & Government, Professor of Law, and Maryland State Senator. > > > 9:15 - 10:30 > > > Panel 1: Next Steps for States > > * Sarah Luck, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities > > * Carolyn Quattrocki, Executive Director, Maryland Governor's Office of Health Care Reform > > > 10:30 - 10:45 > > > Coffee Break > > > > > 10:45 - 12:00 > > > Panel 2: Next Steps for Health Plans > > * Greg Geirer, Vice President of Policy, America's Health Insurance Plans > > * Stephen Finan, Senior Director of Policy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc > > * Mara Youdelman, Managing Attorney, National Health Law Program > > > 12:00 - 1:30 > > > Lunchtime Keynote > > > > > 1:30 - 3:00 > > > Panel 3: Next Steps for Providers > > * John Boese, Of Counsel, Fried Frank > > * Richard Deem, Senior Vice President, Advocacy, American Medical Association > > * Eileen Carlson, Associate Director, Government Affairs, American Nurses Association > > > > > > > > > > > > > General Registration, no charge. > CLE Accreditation (4 hours) can be applied for - CLE Registration. To register, please go to www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration. 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The Eastern District of Texas is a large district consisting of 6 staffed offices that cover 43 counties in the eastern part of the state, spanning more than 50,000 square miles from the Oklahoma border to the Gulf of Mexico. Offices are located in Beaumont, Lufkin, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, and Tyler. Our district works closely with federal agencies and law enforcement personnel located throughout the district and in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston metropolitan areas. Who May Apply Current attorneys in the United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) and the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA). Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas has a vacancy in the Criminal Division in our Lufkin office. This position will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting a variety of federal crimes. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated and talented attorney who is committed to serving justice. As needed, additional positions may be filled from this announcement. Required Qualifications Applicants must currently be serving as a federal attorney in either a U.S. Attorney's Office or the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytic ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Travel Occasional travel may be required. Type of Position All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent without further competition. Salary Information Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $50,894 to $134,702, which includes 14.16% locality pay. Location This position is located in Lufkin, Texas. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Lufkin is located at 415 S. 1st Street, Suite 201. Nestled deep in the beautiful Piney Woods of deep east Texas, Lufkin is a wonderful, growing city which some 35,000 people call home. Lufkin is located at the junction of U.S. Highways 59 and 69 and is approximately a two-hour drive north from the headquarters U.S. Attorney's Office in Beaumont. Living in the Lufkin area offers residents easy access to some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities available in the state. Assistant U.S. Attorney's assigned to the Lufkin office work on a variety of criminal prosecution matters and are responsible for covering the surrounding nine county area. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date To be considered for this position, interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references using one of the methods listed below: Email Send the required documents to princess.franklin at usdoj.gov. Regular or Express Mail Send the required documents to: Ms. Princess F. Franklin Human Resources Specialist U.S. Attorney's Office 350 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 150 Beaumont, TX 77701 References will not be contacted without prior notice to the applicant. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Application documents submitted by email must be received by 12 a.m. (midnight) Central Standard/Daylight Time on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Application documents submitted by regular or express mail must be received by 5 p.m. Central Standard/Daylight Time on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. No telephone calls please. A hiring committee will evaluate the applications and invite a limited number of applicants for an interview with the committee. Following committee interviews, applicants may be selected for additional interviews with criminal and civil division supervisors and/or the United States Attorney. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of such factors as academic performance, research and writing ability, oral communication skills, trial experience, and other legal and community service experience. Security Requirements Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Internet Sites The home page for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas, can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txe/. This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html. Department Policies Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for United States Attorney's and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed Oct 3 18:03:29 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 14:03:29 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting #2 for Texas Message-ID: <7E378D16F083496FB0F3C3091CBBBB7B@mycomputer> Like posting #1 for Texas, this seems to be limited to current employees of the Fed. Gov. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Eastern District of Texas Beaumont, Texas Opening Date: October 3, 2012 Closing Date: October 10, 2012 Vacancy Announcement No.: 13-EDTX-AUSA-01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses and defends the interests of the United States in civil and appellate matters in the district. The Eastern District of Texas is a large district consisting of 6 staffed offices that cover 43 counties in the eastern part of the state, spanning more than 50,000 square miles from the Oklahoma border to the Gulf of Mexico. Offices are located in Beaumont, Lufkin, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, and Tyler. Our district works closely with federal agencies and law enforcement personnel located throughout the district and in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston metropolitan areas. Who May Apply Current attorneys in the United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) and the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA). Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas has a vacancy in the Criminal Division in our Beaumont office. This position will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting a variety of federal crimes, with a primary emphasis on drug trafficking and capital crimes litigation. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated and talented attorney who is committed to serving justice. As needed, additional positions may be filled from this announcement. Required Qualifications Applicants must currently be serving as a federal attorney in either a U.S. Attorney's Office or the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytic ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Travel Occasional travel may be required. Type of Position All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent without further competition. Salary Information Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $50,894 to $134,702, which includes 14.16% locality pay. Location This position is located in Beaumont, Texas. The U.S. Attorney's headquarters office in Beaumont is located at 350 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 150. The city of Beaumont is the hub of Southeast Texas and the region's largest city with the population of approximately 110,000. Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange Counties are home to nearly 400,000 residents. Beaumont is located near the Gulf Coast and 90 minutes east of Houston. Oil put Beaumont on the map when the Spindletop gusher made headlines in 1901 and continues to be a critical industry providing jobs, and an excellent standard of living for its residents. The area features quality public education including Lamar University. Because of the area's moderate climate, Southeast Texas is a sportsman's paradise with outdoor activities year round. Nearly two million people annually spend their leisure time on the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, the National Forests north of Beaumont, and other parks, lakes, wooded areas and marshlands. The area also boasts performing arts centers and top notch restaurants that feature authentic Mexican and Cajun cuisine. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date To be considered for this position, interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references using one of the methods listed below: Email Send the required documents to princess.franklin at usdoj.gov. Regular or Express Mail Send the required documents to: Ms. Princess F. Franklin Human Resources Specialist U.S. Attorney's Office 350 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 150 Beaumont, TX 77701 References will not be contacted without prior notice to the applicant. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Application documents submitted by email must be received by 12 a.m. (midnight) Central Standard/Daylight Time on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Application documents submitted by regular or express mail must be received by 5 p.m. Central Standard/Daylight Time on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. No telephone calls please. A hiring committee will evaluate the applications and invite a limited number of applicants for an interview with the committee. Following committee interviews, applicants may be selected for additional interviews with criminal and civil division supervisors and/or the United States Attorney. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of such factors as academic performance, research and writing ability, oral communication skills, trial experience, and other legal and community service experience. Security Requirements Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Internet Sites The home page for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas, can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txe/. This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html. Department Policies Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for United States Attorney's and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From LBlake at nfb.org Wed Oct 3 18:55:15 2012 From: LBlake at nfb.org (Blake, Lou Ann) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:55:15 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] 2013 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: <169538947A2BAC4694FA18579A4F87100C61119C@BL2PRD0711MB397.namprd07.prod.outlook.com> Save the Date! 2013 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Push Forward and Push Back: Continuing the Struggle for the Right to Live in the World April 18-19, 2013 National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland Plans are well underway for the 2013 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, "Push Forward and Push Back: Continuing the Struggle for the Right to Live in the World." Mark your calendar to attend the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute on April 18-19, 2013. The symposium will conclude at approximately 12:30 PM on Friday, April 19. Be sure to visit the law symposium Web page at http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp during the coming months for agenda, registration, and hotel information. You will also find links to recordings of the 2008 through 2012 symposia on this Web page. For additional information about the symposium contact: Lou Ann Blake, Law Symposium Coordinator National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 Don't miss out on another great opportunity to network and collaborate with disability rights advocates from throughout the United States. Remember to save the date April 18-19, 2013, for the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium! From pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com Wed Oct 3 19:16:54 2012 From: pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com (Peter Donahue) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 14:16:54 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Adding TenBroek Law Symposium Recordings to NFB Audio-Video Center Message-ID: <001301cda19b$a6fa3270$df1fbf48@yourfsyly0jtwn> Hello everyone, There are recordings of the past 4 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium now available on the NFb Web site if one takes the time to find them. Much of the NFB's audio and video recordings can be accessed from the "Audio-Video Center" accessible from the "Publications" page on the NFB Web Site. I'd like to suggest that a link to the recordings of the TenBroek Law Symposia be added to the "Audio-Video Center" to make them easier for visitors to locate. Here's hoping something can be done to address this in the coming months. The NFB Audio-Video Center is the (One-stop) destination for those wishing to watch videos or hear recordings of past NFB events. Thanks for addressing this concern. Peter Donahue From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Wed Oct 3 22:28:49 2012 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 17:28:49 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <019601cda164$6542ca90$2fc85fb0$@labarrelaw.com> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> <019601cda164$6542ca90$2fc85fb0$@labarrelaw.com> Message-ID: <007501cda1b6$75eeda80$61cc8f80$@sbcglobal.net> With all due respect, can we make an effort, collectively, to cease being so ready and willing to be offended? Personally, I wouldn't give you a dime for all 537 of the thugs in D.C. And Ms. Goraya's post does not offend me. Thank you. Dan McBride Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:41 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Greetings everyone, it is true that I allowed the posting of this message because I felt it was different in nature from a political solicitation for funds or urging a certain type of vote. If someone has contact info for the Romni campaign and a similar effort, I welcome that post. I think this type of experience for a young lawyer or a law student is valuable and should be encouraged, regardless of which side of the political spectrum someone sits. I also think it is valuable for blind lawyers and law students in particular to get this kind of experience and increase our collective visibility in these arenas. It is true that allowing such a post is a judgment call on my part and I am sorry if I offended anyone. Best, Scott -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:05 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. -RT -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/slabarre%40labarrelaw. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net From rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net Thu Oct 4 04:21:54 2012 From: rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net (Rob Tabor) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 23:21:54 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <007501cda1b6$75eeda80$61cc8f80$@sbcglobal.net> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com> <005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net> <019601cda164$6542ca90$2fc85fb0$@labarrelaw.com> <007501cda1b6$75eeda80$61cc8f80$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <002701cda1e7$c92b2e20$5b818a60$@sbcglobal.net> Good evening Dan and list, For the record, this is not a matter of taking offense. My initial response to Ms. Goraya's posting is out of concern that a recently clarified policy of avoidance of nonpartisan postings had been violated; thus, my purpose was only to seek needed clarification of a policy and to pose the simple question as to whether the newly established policy had been transgressed or whether an exception has been made to the policy. Now that Mr. LaBarre has verified that he in fact pre-authorized Miss goraya's posting and gave his rationale for doing so, we may now conclude that list management has made an exception to policy, so we move on with fingers crossed. For what it may be worth, were I thee list owner or moderator, I would not have allowed the posting because I think in this climate of rampant voter fraud in certain parts of the country and the rising controversy over attempts to prevent it, the heretofore benign topic of voter participation has become tainted with a host of hidden agendas. In such a climate it is highly likely that even this seemingly innocent and otherwise commendable endeavor to promote active voter participation could be widely open to abuse. I sincerely hope by this explanation I have sufficiently clarified that I have taken no offense because none was intended and should not be taken. Please do not mistake an honest concern over a simple request for list posting policy for offense-taking. Hoping this helps and best regards, Robert L Tabor, Esq. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel McBride Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 5:29 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities With all due respect, can we make an effort, collectively, to cease being so ready and willing to be offended? Personally, I wouldn't give you a dime for all 537 of the thugs in D.C. And Ms. Goraya's post does not offend me. Thank you. Dan McBride Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:41 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Greetings everyone, it is true that I allowed the posting of this message because I felt it was different in nature from a political solicitation for funds or urging a certain type of vote. If someone has contact info for the Romni campaign and a similar effort, I welcome that post. I think this type of experience for a young lawyer or a law student is valuable and should be encouraged, regardless of which side of the political spectrum someone sits. I also think it is valuable for blind lawyers and law students in particular to get this kind of experience and increase our collective visibility in these arenas. It is true that allowing such a post is a judgment call on my part and I am sorry if I offended anyone. Best, Scott -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:05 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. -RT -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/slabarre%40labarrelaw. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net From emrene at earthlink.net Thu Oct 4 05:00:40 2012 From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:00:40 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Re postings for uncompensated US Attorney positions Message-ID: <45407A0542CF488CAE9D686C5AB8BAAB@elizabethrene> Ross, I too want to thank you for all of the postings you've submitted. The uncompensated positions are valuable even though they don't come with a paycheck. In my view, it's much better to be working while looking for a paying job than to be staying home writing one more résumé. A new law graduate can be learning what practice is really like, can develop professional skills and office poise, can make contacts and cultivate references from people who can evaluate real performance, and can begin to discern what balance and habits might be needed to maintain a happy personal and professional life. Sure, the money would be better. But lawyers don't get many chances to emulate medical interns and practice under the supervision of veterans before taking full responsibility for their work. This kind of job might not be for everyone, but it shouldn't be ruled out. Thanks again, Elizabeth From rothmanjd at gmail.com Thu Oct 4 20:21:38 2012 From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (R Othman) Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 16:21:38 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities In-Reply-To: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2083A4349CE@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> References: <008301cda117$78d299c0$6a77cd40$@gmail.com><005e01cda11c$4d2c0860$e7841920$@sbcglobal.net><009601cda11f$9eae3ed0$dc0abc70$@gmail.com> <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2083A4349CE@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Message-ID: <48251296F48C410684CEBFE67601AF07@ownerqnd3hxb0k> Thank you, Randy. We certainly value your feedback, as that of every other member of the list. As Scott stated, he made a judgment call as the organization's president, after Deepa asked for both his and my guidance in this matter. Scott and I both felt that voter protection, in particular directed at protecting individuals' with disabilities right to vote, was a non-partisan issue, and we invite anyone who has the information for the comparable arm of the Romney organization to post such information. In fact, before Deepa's post went out, I searched for this information and contacted a friend in the campaign, but as yet I haven't gotten the information. Our apologies if anyone was offended, and we'll work to clarify the policy soon. In the meantime, we ask everyone to please exercise patience. In addition, please contact Scott or me directly when posts are offensive rather than posting to the list, as we'd like to try to resolve the matter directly with the individuals involved whenever possible. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Farber, Randy Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:08 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Deepa and Scott - As I believe Deepa was told about a month ago this listserv is not for political purposes. I am sending this to register my disagreement with the posting of this type of e-mail on this listserv. Randy -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:29 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities I already got permission from Scott LaBarre to post it. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:05 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you mean correction on this politically obvious posting which you know violates list management policy. I'm sure you'll be hearing a cease and desist message from Mr. Babarre. -RT -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deepa Goraya Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:31 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Correction on the spelling of *Romney* -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya [mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:27 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: calling lawyers and law students with disabilities Hello, I am helping to recruit people with disabilities for the Obama Victory Counsel, Obama for America's volunteer voter protection legal team, which helps ensure that every eligible voter's voice will be heard in 2012. We are looking for people who have legal experience or are legal professionals who have a passion for disability issues. Since the 2010 midterm elections, many states, including many battleground states that will likely decide the election, have adopted restrictive voter eligibility requirements. These new requirements create confusion for voters and election workers alike, and the Obama for America Voter Protection team is at the forefront of the fight to make voting easy for all eligible Americans. I write today to ask you to join in that worthy fight. Obama for America needs attorneys, paralegals, and law students to share critical information with voters through the hotline and find solutions to voting problems that arise between now and the time the polls close on election day. We also need poll observers to ensure people have access to their right to vote on Election Day. The campaign is building a sophisticated research and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the response to voters' questions. We are still in the process of building our team, so the best time to join is now. . On Election Day, you will monitor polling sites and serve as our eyes and ears on the ground to report problems and ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their vote. The state you're assigned to will conduct training sessions and will announce exact times/locations by e-mail as we get closer to the Election. We will provide you with a training manual covering state election law basics. Additionally, encourage others to join our efforts to protect our voters by forwarding our Victory Counsel sign-up link at: http://ofa.bo/Victory. If you or anyone you know would like to sign up, please respond to deepa.goraya at gmail.com with your name, cell phone, email, address, and times you are available to volunteer. We also need to know if you live in a battleground state or are willing to relocate to a battleground state for Election Day. We know that restrictive laws have been passed in certain states. We know that there are people with disabilities who want to vote. Your volunteering may help make the difference for their vote and that in itself is very rewarding. The stakes could not be higher. And you have the opportunity to help make the difference in reelecting one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and accomplished Presidents in a generation. If you're in, please respond at your earliest convenience with the information requested above. I look forward to hearing from you. As a side note, I am not sure if candidate Romni is conducting a similar effort, but if anyone knows, feel free to post that as well. This is a bipartisan listserv. Deepa _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal. net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rothmanjd%40gmail.com From tim at timeldermusic.com Thu Oct 4 20:35:00 2012 From: tim at timeldermusic.com (Tim Elder) Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 16:35:00 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessibility of PACER/ECF service of Administrative Office of the Courts Message-ID: <000301cda26f$ba2c7e00$2e857a00$@timeldermusic.com> Hi folks, The Administrative Office of the Federal Courts recently sent out a survey to some of its PACER/ECF users asking about certain features of the service. I am aware that certain functions of the service have accessibility problems with screen readers, which makes it challenging for blind attorneys or other professionals working in the legal sector to independently file documents with the court or review docket information. Are others having difficulty with PACER?ECF? Is the accessibility of this system something we ought to be pursuing with more aggressive advocacy? I urge you to send your comments to: sberkowipz at pcgfirm.com(This is a point of contact for the company conducting the survey). Regards, Tim From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Thu Oct 4 20:37:54 2012 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 16:37:54 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessibility of PACER/ECF service of Administrative Office of the Courts In-Reply-To: <000301cda26f$ba2c7e00$2e857a00$@timeldermusic.com> References: <000301cda26f$ba2c7e00$2e857a00$@timeldermusic.com> Message-ID: <00c301cda270$21dbc420$65934c60$@wiennergould.com> I haven't had a problem with accessibility, but I have my secretary use it because I, along with some of the clerical staff in our office, have a real hard time getting anything filed. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tim Elder Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 4:35 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Accessibility of PACER/ECF service of Administrative Office of the Courts Hi folks, The Administrative Office of the Federal Courts recently sent out a survey to some of its PACER/ECF users asking about certain features of the service. I am aware that certain functions of the service have accessibility problems with screen readers, which makes it challenging for blind attorneys or other professionals working in the legal sector to independently file documents with the court or review docket information. Are others having difficulty with PACER?ECF? Is the accessibility of this system something we ought to be pursuing with more aggressive advocacy? I urge you to send your comments to: sberkowipz at pcgfirm.com(This is a point of contact for the company conducting the survey). Regards, Tim _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com From sbg at sbgaal.com Thu Oct 4 20:42:36 2012 From: sbg at sbgaal.com (Shannon Geihsler) Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 15:42:36 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessibility of PACER/ECF service of Administrative Office of the Courts In-Reply-To: <00c301cda270$21dbc420$65934c60$@wiennergould.com> References: <000301cda26f$ba2c7e00$2e857a00$@timeldermusic.com> <00c301cda270$21dbc420$65934c60$@wiennergould.com> Message-ID: <01c501cda270$ca259570$5e70c050$@sbgaal.com> It is not accessible. I once made a complaint and was told that the judiciary is not subject to the ADA Thanks! Shannon Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main St., Suite 803 Lubbock, TX 79401 Phone: 763-3999 Fax: 749-3752 This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 3:38 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Accessibility of PACER/ECF service of Administrative Office of the Courts I haven't had a problem with accessibility, but I have my secretary use it because I, along with some of the clerical staff in our office, have a real hard time getting anything filed. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tim Elder Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 4:35 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Accessibility of PACER/ECF service of Administrative Office of the Courts Hi folks, The Administrative Office of the Federal Courts recently sent out a survey to some of its PACER/ECF users asking about certain features of the service. I am aware that certain functions of the service have accessibility problems with screen readers, which makes it challenging for blind attorneys or other professionals working in the legal sector to independently file documents with the court or review docket information. Are others having difficulty with PACER?ECF? Is the accessibility of this system something we ought to be pursuing with more aggressive advocacy? I urge you to send your comments to: sberkowipz at pcgfirm.com(This is a point of contact for the company conducting the survey). Regards, Tim _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 4 21:02:37 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 17:02:37 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Trial Attorney U.S. DOJ Message-ID: TRIAL ATTORNEY (GS-905-15) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST DIVISION FOREIGN COMMERCE SECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking a highly qualified attorney to serve as a senior Attorney in its Foreign Commerce Section. This attorney would be responsible for: . Advising senior Division officials on the development and implementation of Division policy on international enforcement and cooperation issues involving China and other East Asian jurisdictions, and liaising on such issues with the Department of State and other U.S. government agencies. . Assisting the Division's litigating sections in their matters with international aspects involving Chinese and other East Asian antitrust issues, including facilitating law enforcement and other cooperation between the Division and Chinese and East Asian antitrust agencies. Major Duties: The Division maintains direct relationships with competition enforcement agencies in many jurisdictions. The senior attorney holding this position will serve as a liaison with the Chinese, and other East Asian antitrust agencies, and be responsible for building and maintaining relationships, keeping the Chinese and East Asian agencies and the Division informed of one another's significant competition policy and enforcement developments, providing advice and support on antitrust issues directly and by coordinating with senior Division management, and coordinating and preparing for high-level contacts between agencies. The senior attorney should have a clear understanding of Chinese and other East Asian governments, economies, and cultures, in order to develop and manage the Division's relationships with these jurisdictions, many of which are major United States trading partners. Foreign language skills, in particular Mandarin Chinese, Japanese or Korean are highly desirable. Qualifications: Applicants must: 1) Possess a J.D. degree or equivalent, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least four years of post-J.D. experience, and be a U.S. citizen; 2) Possess significant experience with international antitrust enforcement in China and other East Asian and Southeast Asian jurisdictions; and 3) Possess familiarity with domestic and international regulatory and investigative agencies associated with competition issues. Salary Information: Candidates are being solicited at the GS-15 level, ranging in pay from $123,758 - $155,500 per annum, depending on current salary and experience. Location: Washington, DC Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Deadline and Submission Process: Applications must be received no later than October 12, 2012. For consideration, please list the source of the advertisement to which you are applying, and submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a resume (e-mail preferred) to: atr.personnel at usdoj.gov Attention: Elena Morgan Department of Justice/Antitrust Division 450 Fifth Street, NW Room 3115 Washington, D.C. 20530 For additional information about this position, please contact: Elena Morgan Phone: (202) 353-8224 atr.personnel at usdoj.gov Internet Sites: Additional information on the Antitrust Division is located on the Internet at http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/. This and selected other legal position announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html. Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 4 21:05:35 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 17:05:35 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Federal Bur. of Prisons Mississippi Message-ID: <14E91F8F4FBD411799C8D563205203F7@mycomputer> FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS CONSOLIDATED LEGAL CENTER FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI SENIOR CLC LEADER (SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY ADVISOR) GS-905-14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The legal practice at the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC), Federal Correctional Complex, Yazoo City, Mississippi, covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, and discipline. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The position includes being involved in a legal office that oversees the legal operations associated with two U.S. Penitentiaries, the Federal Correctional Institution - Medium, and the Federal Correctional Institution-Low, Yazoo City, Mississippi. The incumbent will be expected to provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at these correctional facilities, including members of the Executive Staff. The position requires frequent professional communication with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts and agency officials. The incumbent will need to develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions. The incumbent will supervise one attorney and two legal support staff. This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons correctional institution. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the completion of "Institution Familiarization" and the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques." Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the operating problems encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary. The incumbent may be required to shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff and riots or escape attempts. Required Qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. experience. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law and previous supervisory experience is highly desired. Travel: Travel to other institutions within the CLC is required. Number of Vacancies: One (1) Location and Salary Information: This position is located in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-14 ($96,690 to $125,695). Relocation Expenses: Not authorized. Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and a writing sample (all attachments must be in Word or PDF format) by October 18, 2012 to: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Southeast Regional Office 3800 Camp Creek Parkway, SW Building 2000 Atlanta, Georgia 30331 Attn: Lisa Sunderman, Regional Counsel You may also submit your application packet via e-mail to lsunderman at bop.gov. No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled but no later than October 18, 2012. Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 5 12:13:18 2012 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 08:13:18 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] E.E.O.C. Conf. Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D0475A0610EF7@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> Do find the announcement below. Sincerely, Gary Please help to disseminate. -----Original Message----- From: VETA HURST [mailto:VETA.HURST at EEOC.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:35 AM To: Banjo, Akinyemi - ODEP; Subject: Fwd: 2013 EXCEL Conference CALL FOR PROPOSALS Good Morning, EEOC has put a call for presenters for our upcoming 2013 EXCEL Conference. We like to have this distributed to members of the disability community. Can you help? I suggest that potential presenters look at last year's conference agenda (http://www.bing.com/search? q=EEOC+EXCEL+conference+agenda&qs=n&form=QBRE&pq=eeoc+excel+conference+a genders=0-0&sp=-1&sk=) to get a sense of the type of topics that resonate with this audience in crafting your proposal, should you be interested in presenting. Thanks! Vita P. Hurst, Esq. Diversity & Inclusion Officer & Mentoring Program Manager Office of Human Resources U.S. EEOC 131 M Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20507 Phone: (202) 663-4498 E-mail: veta.hurst at eeoc.gov From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Oct 5 17:20:57 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:20:57 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting, Baltimore MD 14 month term Message-ID: <60EF01B51B984A358D93B0CB725C9811@mycomputer> ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (CIVIL) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND NORTHERN (BALTIMORE) DIVISION 14 Month Term Appointment Announcement Number: 12-MD-15 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: As the principal litigator for the United States in the District of Maryland, the United States Attorney's Office prosecutes all federal criminal cases and represents the interests of the United States in civil cases. The United States Attorney has two offices the Northern Division located in Baltimore and the Southern Division located in Greenbelt. The Criminal Division, which includes 45 lawyers in Baltimore and 19 in Greenbelt, prosecutes cases including violent crimes, narcotics conspiracies, white collar fraud, public corruption, child exploitation, civil rights violations and national security matters. The Civil Division, consisting of 13 lawyers located in Baltimore, defends the interests of the United States in civil litigation, pursues affirmative civil enforcement in a variety of fraud matters, and collects debts owed to the United States. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The United States Attorney is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant U.S. Attorney with the office's Civil Division. The applicant will be expected to review materials related to new matters, to form a plan of investigation, to understand basic principles of health care as it relates to the False Claims Act in order to effectively employ investigative resources, and change investigative directions as matters develop. The applicant will be expected to prepare presentations as to the liability and damages aspects of matters assigned for review by supervisory staff and for ultimate presentation to opposing counsel. Appointment: This a 14 MONTH TERM appointment. This position may be extended and/or made permanent without further competition. The incumbent will be required to sign a statement regarding the conditions of the term appointment. Term Assistant U.S. Attorneys are eligible for Federal benefits. Required qualifications: The U.S. Attorney's Office seeks highly qualified applicants with strong writing skills and excellent academic and professional credentials to serve as federal prosecutors. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) and in good standing, and have at least 3 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants must possess superior oral and written communication skills, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Salary and Benefit Information: Salary: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The recruiting range of pay, including locality pay, is $55,379 to $125,000 per annum based on experience. Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan: You will be enrolled in the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a component of FERS, is offered to employees of the U.S. Government. It is similar to 401(k) plans offered to employees in the private sector. The TSP provides an excellent way to save and invest "before tax dollars" for retirement. It offers flexibility and allows you to control how your contributions are invested. The Agency will match and contribute up to 5% of your annual contributions. You may transfer money from your traditional IRA or other qualified plan into your TSP account. Health Benefits: The Federal Employees Health Benefits program provides coverage for you and your eligible family members and has no restrictions on pre-existing medical conditions. In addition to general health plans offered under this program, other programs offered include Dental and Vision plans and a Flexible Spending Account program. The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance and the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program are also excellent and affordable. More information can be found at the Office of Personnel Management's website at: http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp Annual Leave: You will earn from 13 to 26 work days of annual leave each year, generally used for vacations, rest and recuperation, or to attend to personal matters. The amount of leave you will accrue is based on the years of creditable civilian Federal service. Sick Leave: Employees accrue 13 work days per year. Sick leave may be used when you are ill and unable to work; to receive medical, dental, optical examinations or treatment; provide care for a family member who is incapacitated by a medical or mental condition or to assist a family member who is to receive medical examinations, treatment, or for medical/dental appointments; make arrangements necessitated by the death of a family member or attend the funeral of a family member; and for absence from work due to the adoption of a child. Baltimore Location: 36 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process: Any interested applicant should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript via e-mail no later than October 15, 2012. Your cover letter should be addressed to Stephen M. Schenning, First Assistant U.S. Attorney. No telephone calls please. We will contact you if we believe an interview is appropriate or if further information is required. This announcement will close on October 15, 2012; therefore, resumes, cover letters and transcripts must be e-mailed or received by the closing date. Application materials can forwarded to the following email address: usamd.ausajobs2 at usdoj.gov Internet Sites: More information about the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland, may be found at: http://www.justice.gov/usao/md/ Other Department of Justice attorney job announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: An Assistant United States Attorney generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Oct 5 17:23:04 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:23:04 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Eastern Tennessee Message-ID: <9A7709B2D2F44D0E999B2B1324737821@mycomputer> U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (Serves Without Compensation) Vacancy Announcement Number: 13-EDTN-01-SAUSA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The Eastern District of Tennessee is comprised of 45 attorneys located in three staffed offices: Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Greeneville. The Eastern District of Tennessee enjoys a challenging mix of cases, a friendly and talented staff, and excellent agency relationships. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is seeking applications from attorneys who are willing to accept an unpaid temporary position as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) in the Civil Division. The successful applicant will serve as a SAUSA with responsibilities that include researching legal issues, drafting briefs, taking and defending depositions, conducting hearings and trials, and attending judicial proceedings in both civil defensive cases and in affirmative civil enforcement, including False Claims Act investigations and cases. One or more positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement. The term of the SAUSA appointment is 12 months, with a potential for an additional 12-month extension. At the conclusion of the term of appointment, the SAUSA position will not be converted to an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position. However, the SAUSA may apply for any vacant AUSA positions in the office during or after completing service as a SAUSA. Only applicants with outstanding academic records and superior legal research and writing skills will be considered. Recent law school graduates should include a copy of their law school transcript with their application. Who May Apply: All current United States citizens. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction). Travel: The SAUSA may be required to travel throughout the Eastern District of Tennessee to attend court proceedings, conduct depositions, interview witnesses, and attend meetings. Travel is also required for training at the Department of Justice's National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina. Infrequent travel to other domestic destinations is possible. Salary Information: This is a one-year appointment without compensation. Note that employees of the Department of Justice, including uncompensated SAUSAs, may not engage in the compensated practice of law outside of the office. Attorneys are not eligible to serve as SAUSAs if they have had an employment offer deferred by a law firm and received a payment for the period of their deferral with the expectation of future employment with the law firm, or if they will receive any payment from a law firm during their unpaid employment with the Department of Justice. Work Schedule: Full Time Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Indicate vacancy announcement number (13-EDTN-01-SAUSA) with your submission. Please send a cover letter and resume to: William C. Killian United States Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office 1110 Market Street, Suite 515 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 No telephone calls please. Applications must be received by Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Security Requirements: A background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who are hired. This includes fingerprints and a credit check. Internet Sites: Eastern District of Tennessee: http://www.justice.gov/usao/tne/ This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: A Special Assistant United States Attorney generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. Uncompensated SAUSA appointments may, or may not, be extended and may be terminated at any time. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10 point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 11 19:24:03 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:24:03 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Attorney Advisor: Fed. Bur. of Prisons Indiana Message-ID: <1B70F98C9593470FA54347DEE722BD93@mycomputer> ATTORNEY-ADVISOR FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA GS-905-14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The Federal Correctional Complex (Complex), Terre Haute, Indiana, is part of the Consolidated Legal Center, St. Louis, Missouri. The Complex is comprised of the United States Penitentiary (USP), Federal Correctional Institution and Federal Prison Camp. USP Terre Haute contains the Special Confinement Unit, which houses inmates who have received a sentence of Death in the Federal Court system. The legal practice at the Complex covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, and discipline. The incumbent will be expected to provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at these correctional facilities, including members of the Executive Staff. The incumbent will also be expected to communicate with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts, and agency officials. The incumbent will need to develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions. The incumbent will supervise one attorney and one legal support staff. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons correctional institution. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the successful completion of "Institution Familiarization" and, the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques." Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the issues encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages, and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary. The incumbent may be required to shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff, and riots or escape attempts. Qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar of any state or territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year post-J.D. experience. Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is desired, though not required. Travel: Some travel may be required. Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-14 ($96,690 to $125,695). Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Relocation Expenses: Not authorized. Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a resume or current OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a writing sample by October 15, 2012 to: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons North Central Regional Office 400 State Avenue Gateway Complex Tower II, 8th Floor Kansas City, Kansas 66101 Attention: Richard Schott, Regional Counsel You may also submit your application packet via e-mail to rwschott at bop.gov. No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled, but no later than October 15, 2012. Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service connected disabilities or receipt of non-service-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 11 19:26:30 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:26:30 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting: Utah Message-ID: <410B54730A164270885D62DBF1AC6470@mycomputer> ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF UTAH 13-UT-01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah has one opening for an Assistant United States Attorney. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The U. S. Attorneys' Office is seeking an experienced attorney to fill one Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Civil Division of its Salt Lake City office. The Assistant United States Attorney will be responsible for handling a civil caseload specifically involving affirmative civil enforcement for the District. Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. experience. Ideal qualifications include at least 3 to 9 years of post-J.D. litigation experience. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Travel: Occasional travel may be required. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience and availability of funds. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $117,994 plus locality pay where authorized. Location:Salt Lake City, Utah Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Please submit a resume and cover letter to the United States Attorney's Office, ATTN: Danna Reichert, 185 South State Street, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. No telephone calls please. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 17, 2012. Internet Sites: This and other vacancy announcements can be found at: EOUSA Employment Opportunities (http://dojnet.doj.gov/usao/eousa/vacancies/index.html) and http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 11 19:28:57 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:28:57 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] There is also a U.S. Attorney posting... Message-ID: <10186F93519A475A97BB058DC0D6CE6F@mycomputer> ...in Phoenix, Arizona. But I can't get the darn link to work so that I can post it and get it posted here. At least not yet today. Sorry, Ross From sararooz at gmail.com Mon Oct 15 16:45:36 2012 From: sararooz at gmail.com (Sara Rooz) Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:45:36 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] suggestion for lawyer specializing in disability law particularly dealing with iindividuals with disabilities education act particulary in new york city Message-ID: Hi: I am blind myself. I am a certified teacherof the blind and visually impaired and teach blind and visually impaired students as well as students who are blind and visually impaired with additional disabilities ccurrently to students who attprrivate school since i cannot get a teaching job in a public school in new york cityy. I am mandated to teach students with additional disabilities who are blind and visually impaired at their private school and would need advice how to ensure that my students receivthe recommended mandated servicee of vision education serviceson each student's individual education plan. i am seekingadice from a disability lawyer who understands the law "Individualsof Disabilities education act "Idea The law can be found on ed.ggov. I f anyone can provide mw with any attorney particularly i newyork city that i may contact please reply to me offst: at: sararooz at gmail.com Sara Rooz Blind certified teacher of the blind and visually impaired in new york city From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Oct 15 19:08:33 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:08:33 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting Western Texas Message-ID: <8822879CD0F149D7BA522E1E76D5AC74@mycomputer> Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Western District of Texas VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # 13-WDTX-765180-AUSA-01 CLOSES October 29, 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. About the Office: The Western District of Texas is a large complex district which includes 68 counties and approximately 93,000 square miles. Offices are located in San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Del Rio, Midland, Waco, and Alpine/Pecos. Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: While subject to a range of U.S. Attorney's Office, Civil Division assignments, the Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) will represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The primary emphasis for this AUSA will be directed to defensive civil litigation. The typical case load includes defense of medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation under the Federal Torts Claims Act; federal program litigation; habeas corpus prisoner sentencing and conditions litigation; Administrative Procedure Act cases; and, Bivens civil rights suits. The candidate will be expected to exercise considerable discretion in a wide range of civil litigation tactics and strategies for case development and resolution. Developed federal civil litigation discovery skills are preferred. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of a state bar or the District of Columbia, and have at least 3year post J.D. experience. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, exceptional computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, electronic email and word processing systems, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. United States citizenship is required. Travel: Occasional travel may be required throughout the District. Salary Information: Assistant US Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The recruiting range of pay, including locality pay, is $50,894 - $150,159 per year. Location: The position is located in San Antonio, Texas. As needed, additional positions may be filled from this announcement for this location. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid. Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications may be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/328635300 The deadline to apply is October 29, 2012. If unable to apply on-line, the announcement provides instruction on faxing your documents in the "How to Apply" tab. If you have questions: Feel free to contact Linda Dickson, HR Officer, at 210-384-7230 or linda.dickson at usdoj.gov Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Internet Sites: Visit the Western District of Texas website at: http://www.justice.gov/usao/txw/ This and other attorney vacancy announcements may be viewed at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Once appointed, Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, and submit supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF.15pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed Oct 17 18:51:12 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:51:12 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting - Northern California- computer hacking office Message-ID: <07AC669B7186486F8B29124CD6EFC0BE@mycomputer> ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY COMPUTER HACKING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Northern District of California Vacancy Announcement #12-NDCA-768235-ES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Office in the country with 128 attorneys located in three staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The Office prosecutes federal crimes and defends and pursues the interests of the United States in civil cases. The office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. The district stretches from the Monterey Coast to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean nearly to Sacramento in the East. The total population of our district is more than 7.7 million. The District's main office is in the San Francisco with branch offices in Oakland and San Jose, CA. Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected. Responsibilities and Opportunities Offered: Employment in the Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (CHIP) Unit of the U.S. Attorney's office offers a unique and challenging experience for a highly motivated and experienced trial attorney to work in the first CHIP Unit in the nation. The CHIP Unit, based in San Jose, investigates and prosecutes all federal high-tech crime within the district, including computer intrusions, copyright violations, theft of trade secrets, and economic espionage cases. The CHIP Unit is engaged with cutting-edge technology issues arising from Silicon Valley, and cases regularly have international scope. Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a State Bar in any jurisdiction, and have at least four (4) years of post Bar experience. Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, public service. Preferred Qualifications: Significant federal criminal litigation experience; capital litigation experience; federal jury trials; federal appellate experience; prior experience in organized crime and racketeering cases; experience in coordinating large-scale long-term investigations; experience with Title III wire interceptions, witness security matters, and use of informants; and the ability to speak a foreign language. Travel: Travel may be required between Branch Offices, Headquarters and other U.S. Attorney's Offices for training, conferences, and work-related responsibilities. Salary Information: Pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534 plus locality pay where authorized. Location: San Jose, California. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications may be submitted online through the following link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/329048400 The deadline to apply is October 23, 2012. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (12-NDCA-768235 -ES) on your resume. The announcement will also provide instruction on faxing your documents if unable to apply on line. Writing samples, transcripts, references and additional information may be requested after the review and consideration of the submitted resumes. Therefore, please do not submit these documents with your initial resume/application. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis, not to exceed a period of two years or less. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The incumbent may be considered for placement in a permanent Assistant United States Attorney position without further competition during the term of the initial appointment; however, placement in a permanent position is not guaranteed. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 18 13:04:22 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:04:22 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Question Message-ID: <74E871DB6B8F4B90992789C2FF125B15@mycomputer> Hello List - Has anyone asked the political candidates, in a generic, non-partison sense of course, why they aren't asking for Binders full of disabled job seekers to get more disabled into the workplacxe? Well, if it worked for a politician who wanted to increase the number of women in the workplace, why won't it work for "us"? From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Thu Oct 18 14:27:42 2012 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russ Thomas) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:27:42 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Question In-Reply-To: <74E871DB6B8F4B90992789C2FF125B15@mycomputer> References: <74E871DB6B8F4B90992789C2FF125B15@mycomputer> Message-ID: <004a01cdad3c$bc227430$34675c90$@com> Part of the reason might be that Democrats take disabled people for granted. Until we ourselves, and the organizations which purport to represent us, demonstrate more political objectivity, democrats will assume that we, like sheep, can be led to the slaughter. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 6:04 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Question Hello List - Has anyone asked the political candidates, in a generic, non-partison sense of course, why they aren't asking for Binders full of disabled job seekers to get more disabled into the workplacxe? Well, if it worked for a politician who wanted to increase the number of women in the workplace, why won't it work for "us"? _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmntattor ney.com From fwlopez at comcast.net Thu Oct 18 15:33:23 2012 From: fwlopez at comcast.net (Fred Wright Lopez) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:33:23 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Question In-Reply-To: <004a01cdad3c$bc227430$34675c90$@com> References: <74E871DB6B8F4B90992789C2FF125B15@mycomputer> <004a01cdad3c$bc227430$34675c90$@com> Message-ID: <920EB960-47EF-4F20-A7EC-22D678823C7D@comcast.net> This discussion while interesting appears outside the bounds of legal issues for which this list was created. Fred W. Lopez Sent from my iPhone On Oct 18, 2012, at 7:27 AM, "Russ Thomas" wrote: > Part of the reason might be that Democrats take disabled people for granted. > Until we ourselves, and the organizations which purport to represent us, > demonstrate more political objectivity, democrats will assume that we, like > sheep, can be led to the slaughter. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 6:04 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Question > > Hello List - > Has anyone asked the political candidates, in a generic, non-partison sense > of course, why they aren't asking for Binders full of disabled job seekers > to get more disabled into the workplacxe? > Well, if it worked for a politician who wanted to increase the number of > women in the workplace, why won't it work for "us"? > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmntattor > ney.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/fwlopez%40comcast.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 18 16:44:38 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:44:38 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Message-ID: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> Hello List: I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the presidential debate. In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic posting. It will not happen again. Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Thu Oct 18 16:54:21 2012 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:54:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting In-Reply-To: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> Message-ID: <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Hello List: I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the presidential debate. In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic posting. It will not happen again. Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com From mikefry79 at gmail.com Thu Oct 18 17:09:51 2012 From: mikefry79 at gmail.com (Mike Fry) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:09:51 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting In-Reply-To: <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> Message-ID: <896A1DAD-EC1A-4953-A348-C77E755E68F0@gmail.com> I don't see anything at all wrong with the post either. Sent from my iPad On Oct 18, 2012, at 9:54 AM, "Daniel K. Beitz" wrote: > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages > attached > to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If > you are > not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this > email > to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, > copying, > or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to > this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in > error, > please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by > telephoning > us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't > being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the > workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the > presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the > posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting > what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face > those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, > such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment > situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic > posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mikefry79%40gmail.com From b.schulz at sbcglobal.net Thu Oct 18 17:14:22 2012 From: b.schulz at sbcglobal.net (Bryan Schulz) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:14:22 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> Message-ID: hi, agreed, the govt continually talks about helping vets get back into the workforce but nothing is ever said about the high unemployment rate with disabled non military job seekers. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel K. Beitz" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting I didn't see anything wrong with the post. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Hello List: I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the presidential debate. In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic posting. It will not happen again. Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net From emrene at earthlink.net Thu Oct 18 18:04:20 2012 From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:04:20 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Re Question posting Message-ID: I feel sad, Ross, that you were reprimanded for making your comment to the list. Like it or not, whoever serves as President for the next four years will have a big impact on the legal profession and upon our job prospects as lawyers. That person may also most likely make the next appointments to the Supreme Court and to the lower federal courts. While I agree that partisan comments are inappropriate here, this is the season where each of us lawyer citizens is called upon to reflect upon who we are and where we stand re our values and hopes for our communities. Lawyers have historically always taken positions of leadership, and others listen to what we say (and watch what we do). That holds true whether someone else is paying us right now or not. I myself came of age as an active feminist in the seventies. That perspective galvanized me to seek a law degree and to push through the barriers in my path as a blind lawyer (I didn't know about the NFB back then). I was very concerned about what political candidates said and did. Each of us has his or her own perspective, and no doubt these may clash. But we have one common fellowship and one common goal. I want to thank you personally, Ross, for the work that you do for the list, and to offer my respect and warmest regards to each member as we engage these challenging times. Elizabeth Rene From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Thu Oct 18 18:26:31 2012 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:26:31 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting In-Reply-To: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> Message-ID: <00ff01cdad5e$18939a70$49bacf50$@com> I find nothing wrong with your post or the question you raised. Too many times, I read affirmative action programs or other pronouncements by employers claiming to be interested in hiring the disabled, when the reality is that many of these same employers are merely paying lip service to the notion of equal employment opportunity. Regards, RUSSELL J. THOMAS, JR. Principal Attorney Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: 949-752-0101 F: 949-257-4756 Follow me on Twitter @EmplmntAttorney The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above.  This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential.  If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:45 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Hello List: I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the presidential debate. In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic posting. It will not happen again. Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmntattor ney.com From wickps at gmail.com Thu Oct 18 18:30:38 2012 From: wickps at gmail.com (Paul Wick) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:30:38 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Re Question posting In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Elizabeth and All, I just want to commend your great comments and those of Ross as well. The legal job market is changing perhaps forever, and as citizens who are blind we should be equipped to keep up with those changes, either through mentoring or government assistance or a combination of the two. As nearly all the funding for state voc rehab agencies comes from the Federal government, and a President's choice of Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioner and his or her priorities could potentially have a significant impact on blind people getting and maintaining legal employment, this topic is quite germane to the purposes of this list. I was surprised to find back in my law school days that there were a fair amount of apolitical or even apathetic people entering the law with me, whereas my own interest in the law came through my involvement in "good government" electoral reform efforts, the complete separation of law and politics in some practitioners’ minds is something that I can't identify with. Best, Paul S. Wick On 10/18/12, Elizabeth Rene wrote: > I feel sad, Ross, that you were reprimanded for making your comment to the > list. Like it or not, whoever serves as President for the next four years > will have a big impact on the legal profession and upon our job prospects as > > lawyers. That person may also most likely make the next appointments to the > > Supreme Court and to the lower federal courts. > > While I agree that partisan comments are inappropriate here, this is the > season where each of us lawyer citizens is called upon to reflect upon who > we are and where we stand re our values and hopes for our communities. > Lawyers have historically always taken positions of leadership, and others > listen to what we say (and watch what we do). That holds true whether > someone else is paying us right now or not. > > I myself came of age as an active feminist in the seventies. That > perspective galvanized me to seek a law degree and to push through the > barriers in my path as a blind lawyer (I didn't know about the NFB back > then). I was very concerned about what political candidates said and did. > Each of us has his or her own perspective, and no doubt these may clash. > > But we have one common fellowship and one common goal. > > I want to thank you personally, Ross, for the work that you do for the list, > > and to offer my respect and warmest regards to each member as we engage > these challenging times. > > Elizabeth Rene > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/wickps%40gmail.com > From william_t_miller at hotmail.com Thu Oct 18 18:41:14 2012 From: william_t_miller at hotmail.com (William T. Miller) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:41:14 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> Message-ID: Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs before they are posted to the public. If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. Thank you, Will Miller -----Original Message----- From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting I didn't see anything wrong with the post. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Hello List: I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the presidential debate. In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic posting. It will not happen again. Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Thu Oct 18 18:56:14 2012 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:56:14 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting In-Reply-To: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> Message-ID: <002d01cdad62$3fb48d90$bf1da8b0$@sbcglobal.net> Ross: Although I am not the Hall Monitor, I do not feel that an apology is required. Your question seemed legitimate to me. At a time where blind workers must file suit to get minimum wage, is it a fair question to ask why there is no affirmative action programs for hiring blind persons generally. Is it fair to openly discuss the nature of the EEOC's regulations being matters of form rather than substance? Again, I fail to understand why people are so ready and willing to be offended. Dan McBride, Attorney Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:45 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Hello List: I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the presidential debate. In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic posting. It will not happen again. Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Thu Oct 18 19:12:37 2012 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:12:37 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> Message-ID: <003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> Will: Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at the state and local levels. I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. Dan McBride, Attorney Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William T. Miller Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs before they are posted to the public. If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. Thank you, Will Miller -----Original Message----- From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting I didn't see anything wrong with the post. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Hello List: I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the presidential debate. In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic posting. It will not happen again. Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net From angie.matney at gmail.com Thu Oct 18 21:41:08 2012 From: angie.matney at gmail.com (Angie Matney) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:41:08 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> <003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: Hello Will: Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are openings. This page has more information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. Angie On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > Will: > > Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I am > curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at the state > and local levels. > > I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a prosecutor > and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is quite familiar with > me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain employment with them do > not receive the time of day. I have no doubt but that their stated EEOC > policy is mere form lacking any substance. > > I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William T. > Miller > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in the > last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list feels that > schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of Schedule A is that > disabled candidates for federal positions can post for jobs before they are > posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring manager may hire them > noncompetitively. However, I don't understand how disabled job candidates > are supposed to know of potential jobs before they are posted to the > public. > If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A opportunities > exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the program? I'm > definitely > no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the list can correct me and > explain > how one applies for a specific position as a Schedule A candidate, please > enlighten me. > Thank you, > > Will Miller > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI  48307 > Phone:  (248) 841-9405 > Fax:  (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages > attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally > privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual > responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are > hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any > of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly > prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify > us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us > at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't > being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the > workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the > presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the > posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting > what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that > face > those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, > such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment > situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic > posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40gmail.com > From chrisgriggs0 at gmail.com Thu Oct 18 22:08:51 2012 From: chrisgriggs0 at gmail.com (Chris Griggs) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:08:51 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting In-Reply-To: <002d01cdad62$3fb48d90$bf1da8b0$@sbcglobal.net> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <002d01cdad62$3fb48d90$bf1da8b0$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: I'm new to the list, but everything I've learned about the NFB led me to believe that this was the place for such a discussion. If this isn't the place, where do I go? On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 1:56 PM, Daniel McBride wrote: > Ross: > > Although I am not the Hall Monitor, I do not feel that an apology is > required. Your question seemed legitimate to me. > > At a time where blind workers must file suit to get minimum wage, is it a > fair question to ask why there is no affirmative action programs for hiring > blind persons generally. > > Is it fair to openly discuss the nature of the EEOC's regulations being > matters of form rather than substance? > > Again, I fail to understand why people are so ready and willing to be > offended. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:45 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't > being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the > workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the > presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the > posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting > what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that > face > those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, > such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment > situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic > posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/chrisgriggs0%40gmail.com > -- Chris Griggs From attorney at alcidonislaw.com Thu Oct 18 23:24:35 2012 From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Alcidonis Law Office) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:24:35 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. The whole thing is a joke. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Angie Matney Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Will: Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are openings. This page has more information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. Angie On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > Will: > > Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I am > curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at the > state > and local levels. > > I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a prosecutor > and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is quite familiar > with > me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain employment with them do > not receive the time of day. I have no doubt but that their stated EEOC > policy is mere form lacking any substance. > > I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William > T. > Miller > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in the > last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list feels that > schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of Schedule A is that > disabled candidates for federal positions can post for jobs before they > are > posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring manager may hire them > noncompetitively. However, I don't understand how disabled job candidates > are supposed to know of potential jobs before they are posted to the > public. > If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > opportunities > exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the program? I'm > definitely > no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the list can correct me and > explain > how one applies for a specific position as a Schedule A candidate, please > enlighten me. > Thank you, > > Will Miller > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages > attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally > privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual > responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are > hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of > any > of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly > prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify > us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning > us > at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't > being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the > workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the > presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the > posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting > what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic > message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that > face > those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, > such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the > employment > situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic > posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40gmail.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonislaw.com From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Fri Oct 19 03:49:19 2012 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:49:19 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC> Message-ID: <000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried contacting some of them. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis Law Office Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. The whole thing is a joke. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Angie Matney Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Will: Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are openings. This page has more information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. Angie On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > Will: > > Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > the state and local levels. > > I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. > > I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > William T. > Miller > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > before they are posted to the public. > If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > Thank you, > > Will Miller > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of > "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made > during the presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > topic posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g > mail.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Fri Oct 19 03:53:15 2012 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:53:15 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Question In-Reply-To: <74E871DB6B8F4B90992789C2FF125B15@mycomputer> References: <74E871DB6B8F4B90992789C2FF125B15@mycomputer> Message-ID: <000401cdadad$456cfb50$d046f1f0$@gmail.com> I found nothing wrong with the posting either. This topic affects me and other recent law school graduates who are disabled, many of whom are having a lot of difficulty finding jobs in the legal market. If this posting isn't relevant, then I'm really confused as to what is. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 6:04 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Question Hello List - Has anyone asked the political candidates, in a generic, non-partison sense of course, why they aren't asking for Binders full of disabled job seekers to get more disabled into the workplacxe? Well, if it worked for a politician who wanted to increase the number of women in the workplace, why won't it work for "us"? _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om From attorney at alcidonislaw.com Fri Oct 19 04:13:21 2012 From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Alcidonis Law Office) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:13:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC> <000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name is on the government's website? I also don’t see what the heck they are coordinating if they have applicants send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even an acknowledgement of receipt. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried contacting some of them. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis Law Office Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. The whole thing is a joke. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Angie Matney Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Will: Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are openings. This page has more information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. Angie On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > Will: > > Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > the state and local levels. > > I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. > > I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > William T. > Miller > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > before they are posted to the public. > If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > Thank you, > > Will Miller > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of > "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made > during the presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > topic posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g > mail.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonislaw.com From dennisgclark at sbcglobal.net Fri Oct 19 04:24:49 2012 From: dennisgclark at sbcglobal.net (Dennis Clark) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:24:49 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> Message-ID: Ross, Your post was not off topic. Hopefully this is clear based on the responses to your unwarranted apology. Best, Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ross Doerr" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:44 AM Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" > into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during > the presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the > posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting > what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic > message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that > face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job > listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the > employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic > posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dennisgclark%40sbcglobal.net From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Oct 19 05:31:19 2012 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:31:19 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting In-Reply-To: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> Message-ID: <00e101cdadba$f8642f50$e92c8df0$@labarrelaw.com> Ross, your post was not inappropriate and the discussion it has engendered is most useful. I wonder too about the efficacy of Schedule A type programs. It is clearly an issue we need to address. Keep up your good work and good posts! Best, Scott LaBarre, President NABL -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 10:45 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Hello List: I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the presidential debate. In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic posting. It will not happen again. Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/slabarre%40labarrelaw. com From rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net Fri Oct 19 06:01:14 2012 From: rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net (Rob Tabor) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:01:14 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Message-ID: <000301cdadbf$258bcc50$70a364f0$@sbcglobal.net> Hello Colleagues, I join the me too corus in supporting Mr. Doerr's original question as relevant and topical because the question pertains directly to what kinds of efforts the Federal government has undertaken to bring more blind and disabled Americans into the Federal and general labor market workforces and how effective such efforts are. I had not thought of the schedule A as a kind of "binder" until Ross raised the question, but in effect it really is. From where I sit the Schedule A approach, no matter how well intended the Schedule a program may have ben, there seems to be more than a scintilla of anecdotal evidence that Schedule A has been far less than an ffective as an outreach and recruitment strategy to bring blind and disabled Americans into the Federal workforce. The ineffectiveness of Schedule A has to be attributed either to flawed program design or lack of serious intent from politicians in both parties, one that takes blind and disabled voters for granted because they know most disabled voters will vote for them regardless, and the other that pays us no attention because we don't support its candidates in large enough numbers. Disability and employment issues are not going to pop up on the radar screens of either party until there is a close election and we demonstrate through bipartisan activism over a sustained period of time. Only then will candidates in both parties realize that blind and disabled citizens are not a monolithic voting block and that they need our votes to win the tight margin eelections that will probably be a political reality in the foreseeable medium to long range future. Best regards, Rob Tabor From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Oct 19 15:21:19 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:21:19 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Binder question Message-ID: In light of the startling lack of success in programs such as the Ticket to work, Schedule A and Federal Vocational Rehabilitation programs, what do we have to lose by giving a binder containing resumes and schedule A documentation to the governor and director of the department of Labor in each of our respective states? We could preface it by stating that it is being submitted because of the failures in existing programs so that we don't get funneled back into one of the programs that don't work. It's a thought that we can do either collectively or via the NFB affiliates that exist. I'd turn my resume in for such an effort, no problem. It is just a thought, what do people think? I have to add here that I did try the ticket to work and VR programs after my lay off after a year of fruitless job applications on my own. What I ended up with was a total of 6 contractors and counselors having me on their case load and, having each one call me to say that they had no idea how to help me or what to do about it. After 6 months of 6 people being paid to tell me they didn't know what to do, I asked them to close my file. Everyone around me was getting paid but me. To be fair, none of the counselors or employment networks out there were geared for, or experienced in dealing with experienced professionals. So I can't be too harsh on them. I learned to ask those who offer help if they had ever placed a professional before. From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Fri Oct 19 17:54:24 2012 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:54:24 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Justice Department Intervenes in Lawsuit Against Law School Admission Council on Behalf of Test Takers with Disabilities Nationwide, DOJ Press Release, October 18 2012 Message-ID: Link: http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2012/October/12-crt-1261.html Text: Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 18, 2012 Justice Department Intervenes in Lawsuit Against Law School Admission Council on Behalf of Test Takers with Disabilities Nationwide A federal judge issued an order today allowing the Justice Department to intervene in a disability discrimination lawsuit against the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The department's intervention expands the case from a statewide class action limited to California residents to a nationwide pattern or practice lawsuit. The lawsuit, The Department of Fair Employment and Housing v. LSAC Inc. et al., charges LSAC with widespread and systemic deficiencies in the way it processes requests by people with disabilities for testing accommodations for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). As a result, the lawsuit alleges, LSAC fails to provide testing accommodations where needed to best ensure that those test takers can demonstrate their aptitude and achievement level rather than their disability. The department's complaint identifies additional victims of LSAC's discriminatory policies and details LSAC's routine denial of testing accommodation requests, even in cases where applicants have submitted thorough supporting documentation from qualified professionals and demonstrated a history of testing accommodations since elementary school. The department further alleges that LSAC discriminates against prospective law students with disabilities by unnecessarily "flagging" test scores obtained with certain testing accommodations in a way that identifies the test taker as a person with a disability, disclosing otherwise confidential disability-related information to law schools during the admissions process. LSAC's practice of singling out persons with disabilities by flagging their scores -- is discrimination prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department's proposed complaint seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, compensatory damages and a civil penalty against LSAC. "LSAC's discriminatory policies in the administration of the LSAT adversely impact people with disabilities nationwide. This is a systemic problem with serious consequences that echo throughout such individuals' academic and employment careers, and it needs to be addressed as such," said Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. "The Justice Department's full participation in this case is an important step towards ending a long cycle of disability discrimination in standardized testing." One of the victims identified in the complaint, for example, was diagnosed with dyslexia at age seven. He was evaluated on four different occasions by qualified professionals, first in 1990 and most recently in 2011, and has received extended time on tests since the results of his first evaluation were reported. Consistent with his long history of testing accommodations, and the recommendations of the qualified professionals who evaluated him, he requested testing accommodations for the June and October 2011 administration of the LSAT, including extended time. In support of his request, he submitted a full neuropsychological evaluation and proof that he received extended time on multiple AP exams, multiple administrations of the SAT, as well as throughout elementary school, high school and college. Despite acknowledging his diagnosis, LSAC denied his request for extended time in full without any explanation. When the applicant requested an explanation of the denial, LSAC disputed the accuracy of his well-documented and consistent diagnosis, as well as his long history of testing accommodations. The applicant requested reconsideration and submitted additional supporting documentation demonstrating his long history of disability and need for the requested extended time, as well as a further letter from the board certified neuropsychologist who evaluated him in 2011 explaining why LSAC's interpretation of his evaluation was incorrect. Despite this clear and comprehensive documentation of his disability and need for extended time, LSAC again refused to provide the needed accommodation without any further explanation. As a result, the applicant was denied access to the LSAT and prevented from applying to law school. "The U.S. Attorney's Office remains committed to ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for everyone," said U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California. "We are pleased that the Court granted the government's motion to intervene." Title III of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and by entities that offer examinations or courses related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education, professional, or trade purposes. The ADA mandates that testing entities administer examinations in an accessible manner. This requires testing entities to administer examinations, such as the LSAT, so as to best ensure that, when the examination is administered to a person with a disability, the examination results accurately reflect his or her aptitude or achievement level, or whatever other factor the examination purports to measure, rather than the individual's disability. In addition, Title V of the ADA prohibits any entity from coercing, intimidating, threatening, or interfering with an individual's exercise or enjoyment of a right granted by the ADA. Those interested in finding out more about federal disability rights laws may call the Justice Department's toll-free ADA information Line at 800-514-0301 or 800-514-0383 (TDD), or access its ADA website at www.ada.gov. ADA complaints may be filed by email to ada.complaint at usdoj.gov. 12-1261 Civil Rights Division From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Oct 19 18:26:03 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:26:03 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting - Missouri uncompensated Message-ID: SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (UNCOMPENSATED) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The Western District of Missouri is considered a large district, with 58 Assistant United States Attorneys and numerous Special Assistant United States Attorneys. The district comprises 66 of Missouri's 114 counties, contains 40,251 square miles and has a population of approximately 3.1 million people based upon the 2010 Census information. Included in the district are the metropolitan areas of Kansas City, St. Joseph, Columbia, Jefferson City, Springfield and Joplin. The office has three staffed offices: Kansas City, Springfield and Jefferson City. The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses and represents the U.S. government's interest in civil cases both affirmatively and defensively. The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. The Division is divided into several units: Fraud and Corruption; Computer Crimes & Child Exploitation; Violent Crime Strike Force; Narcotics; Terrorism and National Security; the Monetary Penalties Unit; and an Appellate Unit. The Civil Division affirmatively litigates cases involving the False Claims Act and other statutes, defends the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide range of civil actions. More information about the Office is available at http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri is seeking applications from attorneys who are willing to accept temporary positions that, while unpaid, offer attorneys a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to the office while also obtaining litigation and potentially trial experience. Successful applicants will serve as Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys (SAUSAs) with responsibilities that include researching legal issues, drafting briefs, providing support at hearings and trials, and attending judicial proceedings. These positions require a minimum commitment of six months and may continue for up to one year. SAUSAs will be assigned to work with Assistant U.S. Attorneys on a variety of criminal and civil matters. SAUSAs will research legal issues, draft pleadings and briefs, provide support at hearings and trials, and attend different court proceedings. Number of Positions: One or more. Minimun Service Agreement: Six months. Required Qualifications: Applicants must have at least one-year post J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Applicants must possess superior legal research and writing skills, and those invited for interviews must furnish a writing sample that shows depth in analytical thinking and proficiency in legal research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association and be an active member of a bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). Salary Information: Positions are without compensation. Note that employees of the Department of Justice, including uncompensated SAUSAs, may not engage in the compensated practice of law outside of the office. SAUSAs also may not receive ongoing payments from any law firm during their employment with the Department of Justice; those who have received severance or other one-time payments, or who have an unpaid, future commitment to join a law firm, are welcome to apply. Location: Kansas City, Missouri Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Please submit a cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to the following email address: SAMOW.HR at usdoj.gov. No telephone calls please. We will contact you if we believe an interview is appropriate or if further information is required. Application materials must be received by October 26, 2012, to be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/oarm/opp_attorneys.htm Department Policies: SAUSAs generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From william_t_miller at hotmail.com Fri Oct 19 20:44:21 2012 From: william_t_miller at hotmail.com (William T. Miller) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:44:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> Message-ID: Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. Will Miller -----Original Message----- From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name is on the government's website? I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have applicants send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even an acknowledgement of receipt. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried contacting some of them. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis Law Office Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. The whole thing is a joke. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Angie Matney Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Will: Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are openings. This page has more information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. Angie On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > Will: > > Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > the state and local levels. > > I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. > > I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > William T. > Miller > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > before they are posted to the public. > If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > Thank you, > > Will Miller > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of > "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made > during the presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > topic posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g > mail.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com From gerard.sadlier at gmail.com Fri Oct 19 21:13:01 2012 From: gerard.sadlier at gmail.com (Gerard Sadlier) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:13:01 +0100 Subject: [blindlaw] Execution of Documents by Foreign Corporation in US Law Message-ID: Hi all, If a foreign corporation was to enter into a contract in the US, what procedure would you undertake to verify its capacity to execute the appropriate documents and to establish who could sign on behalf of the company? Would this be a question to be decided in accordance with the law of the country in which the foreign corporation was incorporated, or US federal law, or the law of different US states. Would it make a difference that the foreign company had a presence, or a branch in the US (which was not a separate legal entity)? Could anyone refer me to material on this issue? I'm interested in this for academic comparative law reasons, so if anyone knows about other jurisdictions, Canada or Australia say, I would also be most interested in hearing from you. Civil law systems, though a lot to hope for, would be especially interesting. Thanks very much Ger From rfarber at jw.com Fri Oct 19 21:29:10 2012 From: rfarber at jw.com (Farber, Randy) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:29:10 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Execution of Documents by Foreign Corporation in US Law In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2083A8152D7@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Ger - This isn't a simple question. An initial question would be where are the documents to be enforced, the US or another jurisdiction. Also, if the document is to be enforced in the US, then another initial question is whether there is jurisdiction. Randy -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerard Sadlier Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:13 PM To: blindlaw Subject: [blindlaw] Execution of Documents by Foreign Corporation in US Law Hi all, If a foreign corporation was to enter into a contract in the US, what procedure would you undertake to verify its capacity to execute the appropriate documents and to establish who could sign on behalf of the company? Would this be a question to be decided in accordance with the law of the country in which the foreign corporation was incorporated, or US federal law, or the law of different US states. Would it make a difference that the foreign company had a presence, or a branch in the US (which was not a separate legal entity)? Could anyone refer me to material on this issue? I'm interested in this for academic comparative law reasons, so if anyone knows about other jurisdictions, Canada or Australia say, I would also be most interested in hearing from you. Civil law systems, though a lot to hope for, would be especially interesting. Thanks very much Ger _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com From pattichang at att.net Fri Oct 19 21:38:32 2012 From: pattichang at att.net (Patti Chang) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:38:32 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> <003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC> <000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> Message-ID: <68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net> I do know of several. p.s. give to our annual appeal by sending to NFBI c/o glenn Moore po box 1065 Elgin, IL 60121. Patti S. Gregory-Chang NFBI President NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair Sent from my iPhone On Oct 19, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "William T. Miller" wrote: > Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but please > spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is > aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my > skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. > > Will Miller > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with > so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: > "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name is > on the government's website? > > I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have applicants > > send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even > an acknowledgement of receipt. > > > Rod > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried > contacting some of them. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis > Law Office > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. > The whole thing is a joke. > > > Rod > -----Original Message----- > From: Angie Matney > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Hello Will: > > Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I > guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are > openings. This page has more information: > > http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp > > I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. > > Angie > > > > On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >> Will: >> >> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I >> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at >> the state and local levels. >> >> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain >> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt >> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. >> >> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >> >> Dan McBride, Attorney >> Fort Worth, Texas >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >> William T. >> Miller >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in >> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list >> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of >> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post >> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring >> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand >> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs >> before they are posted to the public. >> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >> Thank you, >> >> Will Miller >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >> >> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> Daniel K. Beitz >> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >> Rochester, MI 48307 >> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is >> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the >> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended >> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or >> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive >> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying >> to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross >> Doerr >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >> >> Hello List: >> >> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers >> aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of >> "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made >> during the presidential debate. >> >> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >> topic message. >> >> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post >> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to >> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >> thought provocation. >> >> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >> topic posting. It will not happen again. >> >> Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. >> com >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob >> al.net >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g >> mail.com >> > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla > w.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c > om > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla > w.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/pattichang%40att.net From gerard.sadlier at gmail.com Fri Oct 19 21:53:49 2012 From: gerard.sadlier at gmail.com (Gerard Sadlier) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:53:49 +0100 Subject: [blindlaw] Execution of Documents by Foreign Corporation in US Law In-Reply-To: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2083A8152D7@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> References: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2083A8152D7@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Message-ID: Randy, Thanks very much for getting back to me about this. As I mentioned, I'm interested in this, for comparative purposes. Assume the transaction is to be enforced in the US. I should explain that, in Ireland, it would still be necessary to have the documents executed in accordance with the requirements of the country in which the foreign company is incorporated. That means getting a foreign legal opinion, concerning execution and probably regarding corporate capacity, which seems unfortunate to me at least. Kind regards Ger On 10/19/12, Farber, Randy wrote: > Ger - > > This isn't a simple question. An initial question would be where are the > documents to be enforced, the US or another jurisdiction. Also, if the > document is to be enforced in the US, then another initial question is > whether there is jurisdiction. > > Randy > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerard > Sadlier > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:13 PM > To: blindlaw > Subject: [blindlaw] Execution of Documents by Foreign Corporation in US Law > > Hi all, > > If a foreign corporation was to enter into a contract in the US, what > procedure would you undertake to verify its capacity to execute the > appropriate documents and to establish who could sign on behalf of the > company? > > Would this be a question to be decided in accordance with the law of > the country in which the foreign corporation was incorporated, or US > federal law, or the law of different US states. > > Would it make a difference that the foreign company had a presence, or > a branch in the US (which was not a separate legal entity)? > > Could anyone refer me to material on this issue? > > I'm interested in this for academic comparative law reasons, so if > anyone knows about other jurisdictions, Canada or Australia say, I > would also be most interested in hearing from you. > > Civil law systems, though a lot to hope for, would be especially > interesting. > > Thanks very much > > Ger > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/gerard.sadlier%40gmail.com > From agtolentino at gmail.com Fri Oct 19 22:46:56 2012 From: agtolentino at gmail.com (Aser Tolentino) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:46:56 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> <003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC> <000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> <68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net> Message-ID: Hello, The problem specific to people on the list, as I understand it, is that disability is a grounds for rather than the sole basis of Schedule A appointment. More to the point, another reason to use Schedule A appointments is special requirements of a position, which happens to include all attorney positions. The Office of Personnel Management is forbidden by law from creating standards for rating attorneys and thus must fill all attorney positions by Schedule A non-competitive appointment. This would seem to render the typical incentive for the hiring authority, the added flexibility of faster appointment than the typical federal hiring process if you pick someone with a disability, rather moot. If I were a cynical person, I'd say that identifying yourself as a person with a disability by routing an application through a Schedule A coordinator in addition to following the regular process might be the worst thing you could do, assuming that disability is indeed a net negative without an incentive for the hiring authority as a counterweight, which I think is the whole point of the program. If on the other hand, one believes federal agencies are sincere in their desire to fulfill their diversity mandates, than Schedule A remains a powerful tool for identifying qualified people with disabilities. I have had a fair amount of success working with Schedule A coordinators. The problem as I've said is that the end result is not a hiring authority jumping at the opportunity to hire me, since anyone they pick will be a Schedule A hire. That's all based on things that I've been told or rooted out while poking around online as just another person looking for a job. I'd be happy to learn I was mistaken in my understanding of Schedule A as applies to persons with disabilities. Aser Tolentino P.S. Thanks Ross for the job postings, I've acted on several in recent weeks. On Oct 19, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Patti Chang wrote: > I do know of several. > > p.s. give to our annual appeal by sending to NFBI c/o glenn Moore po box 1065 Elgin, IL 60121. > > Patti S. Gregory-Chang > NFBI President > NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 19, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "William T. Miller" wrote: > >> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but please >> spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is >> aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my >> skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. >> >> Will Miller >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with >> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: >> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name is >> on the government's website? >> >> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have applicants >> >> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even >> an acknowledgement of receipt. >> >> >> Rod >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Deepa Goraya >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried >> contacting some of them. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis >> Law Office >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. >> The whole thing is a joke. >> >> >> Rod >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Angie Matney >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Hello Will: >> >> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I >> guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are >> openings. This page has more information: >> >> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp >> >> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. >> >> Angie >> >> >> >> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >>> Will: >>> >>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I >>> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at >>> the state and local levels. >>> >>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain >>> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt >>> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. >>> >>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >>> >>> Dan McBride, Attorney >>> Fort Worth, Texas >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>> William T. >>> Miller >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >>> >>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in >>> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list >>> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of >>> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post >>> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring >>> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand >>> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs >>> before they are posted to the public. >>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Will Miller >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>> >>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >>> >>> ------------------------------------------- >>> Daniel K. Beitz >>> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >>> Rochester, MI 48307 >>> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >>> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >>> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is >>> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the >>> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended >>> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or >>> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >>> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive >>> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying >>> to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross >>> Doerr >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>> >>> Hello List: >>> >>> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers >>> aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of >>> "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made >>> during the presidential debate. >>> >>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >>> topic message. >>> >>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post >>> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to >>> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >>> thought provocation. >>> >>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >>> topic posting. It will not happen again. >>> >>> Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. >>> com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob >>> al.net >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g >>> mail.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla >> w.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c >> om >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla >> w.com >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/pattichang%40att.net > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/agtolentino%40gmail.com From lmendez at twcny.rr.com Sat Oct 20 02:11:09 2012 From: lmendez at twcny.rr.com (Luis Mendez) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:11:09 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting In-Reply-To: <896A1DAD-EC1A-4953-A348-C77E755E68F0@gmail.com> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> <896A1DAD-EC1A-4953-A348-C77E755E68F0@gmail.com> Message-ID: I didn't see anything wrong with the email post either. After all, you didn't suggest that the binders be covered with bright yellow feathers. On Oct 18, 2012, at 1:09 PM, Mike Fry wrote: > I don't see anything at all wrong with the post either. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Oct 18, 2012, at 9:54 AM, "Daniel K. Beitz" wrote: > >> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> Daniel K. Beitz >> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >> Rochester, MI 48307 >> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages >> attached >> to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If >> you are >> not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this >> email >> to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, >> copying, >> or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >> attached to >> this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in >> error, >> please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by >> telephoning >> us at (248) 841-9400. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >> >> Hello List: >> >> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't >> being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the >> workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the >> presidential debate. >> >> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the >> posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting >> what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. >> >> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face >> those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, >> such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment >> situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. >> >> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic >> posting. It will not happen again. >> >> Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. >> com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mikefry79%40gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/lmendez%40twcny.rr.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sat Oct 20 12:48:49 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:48:49 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><896A1DAD-EC1A-4953-A348-C77E755E68F0@gmail.com> Message-ID: <8791EAC948AC478BB9FF70F88EC6958E@mycomputer> Dear Louis - No, I didn't suggest any bright yellow feathers, but now that you mention it... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Luis Mendez" To: "Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 10:11 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >I didn't see anything wrong with the email post either. After all, you >didn't suggest that the binders be covered with bright yellow feathers. > On Oct 18, 2012, at 1:09 PM, Mike Fry wrote: > >> I don't see anything at all wrong with the post either. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Oct 18, 2012, at 9:54 AM, "Daniel K. Beitz" >> wrote: >> >>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >>> >>> ------------------------------------------- >>> Daniel K. Beitz >>> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >>> Rochester, MI 48307 >>> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >>> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >>> messages >>> attached >>> to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. >>> If >>> you are >>> not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering >>> this >>> email >>> to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, >>> copying, >>> or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >>> attached to >>> this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this >>> communication in >>> error, >>> please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or >>> by >>> telephoning >>> us at (248) 841-9400. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross >>> Doerr >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>> >>> Hello List: >>> >>> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers >>> aren't >>> being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into >>> the >>> workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the >>> presidential debate. >>> >>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the >>> posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting >>> what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic >>> message. >>> >>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that >>> face >>> those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job >>> listings, >>> such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the >>> employment >>> situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. >>> >>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic >>> posting. It will not happen again. >>> >>> Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. >>> com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mikefry79%40gmail.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/lmendez%40twcny.rr.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5341 - Release Date: 10/19/12 > From mikefry79 at gmail.com Sun Oct 21 06:06:41 2012 From: mikefry79 at gmail.com (Mike Fry) Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:06:41 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> <003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC> <000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> <68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net> Message-ID: <4617E1E8-9C88-4C6F-9CE8-A485C7A791F8@gmail.com> Patti, Would you please elaborate on your answer? You are the first and only person that I've seen on this list claim to know someone that is blind that has used schedule A to obtain a job as a federal attorney. You say you know several people that have done this. Would you tell us more. What departments hired them? Were they hired out of law school or lateral hires? Who was their schedule a coordinator? Mike Sent from my iPad On Oct 19, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Patti Chang wrote: > I do know of several. > > p.s. give to our annual appeal by sending to NFBI c/o glenn Moore po box 1065 Elgin, IL 60121. > > Patti S. Gregory-Chang > NFBI President > NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 19, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "William T. Miller" wrote: > >> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but please >> spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is >> aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my >> skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. >> >> Will Miller >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with >> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: >> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name is >> on the government's website? >> >> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have applicants >> >> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even >> an acknowledgement of receipt. >> >> >> Rod >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Deepa Goraya >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried >> contacting some of them. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis >> Law Office >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. >> The whole thing is a joke. >> >> >> Rod >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Angie Matney >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Hello Will: >> >> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I >> guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are >> openings. This page has more information: >> >> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp >> >> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. >> >> Angie >> >> >> >> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >>> Will: >>> >>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I >>> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at >>> the state and local levels. >>> >>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain >>> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt >>> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. >>> >>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >>> >>> Dan McBride, Attorney >>> Fort Worth, Texas >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>> William T. >>> Miller >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >>> >>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in >>> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list >>> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of >>> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post >>> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring >>> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand >>> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs >>> before they are posted to the public. >>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Will Miller >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>> >>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >>> >>> ------------------------------------------- >>> Daniel K. Beitz >>> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >>> Rochester, MI 48307 >>> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >>> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >>> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is >>> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the >>> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended >>> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or >>> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >>> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive >>> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying >>> to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross >>> Doerr >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>> >>> Hello List: >>> >>> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers >>> aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of >>> "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made >>> during the presidential debate. >>> >>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >>> topic message. >>> >>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post >>> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to >>> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >>> thought provocation. >>> >>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >>> topic posting. It will not happen again. >>> >>> Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. >>> com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob >>> al.net >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g >>> mail.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla >> w.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c >> om >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla >> w.com >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/pattichang%40att.net > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mikefry79%40gmail.com From rothmanjd at gmail.com Sun Oct 21 13:18:35 2012 From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (Ronza Othman) Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:18:35 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting In-Reply-To: <00e101cdadba$f8642f50$e92c8df0$@labarrelaw.com> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <00e101cdadba$f8642f50$e92c8df0$@labarrelaw.com> Message-ID: <00f901cdaf8e$93ff95b0$bbfec110$@gmail.com> Hi Ross and All, Thanks for your messages on this and the Schedule A topics. Both are interesting and thought provoking. I do not believe that there was anything wrong with the message or topic raised as well. We simply want to avoid having discussions that criticize another person for his or her beliefs or position, so we tend to prefer to stay away from partisan messages. However, topics like methods for hiring people with disabilities are cross-cutting, and therefore relavant. I have worked on Schedule A implementation in the federal government, and I believe that it does work. However, I also believe that, like any other program, it has its problems. For example, I was surprised and dismayed to learn this week that very few people know that the Schedule A regulations are being revised, so the public is not commenting or providing OPM with any feedback or suggestions. Some states have "mini Schedule A" laws on the books, but not as many as we'd like. Perhaps we need an organized effort to have the states that don't have them enact some, and perhaps we need to work to strengthen the laws in the states that do? What other ideas do list members have for increasing the employment of people with disabilities? Other than the President's Executive Order mandating that each federal agency set a goal, approved by OPM, and achieve it by 2015, for the hiring of individuals with disabilities, and other than the new mandate that federal contractors, in order to receive federal money, must have a certain percentage of their staff have disabilities, what else can be done? The federal government is the largest employer of people with disabilities in the country. How can we insentivise it for state and local governments to hire people with disabilities? What about the private sector? Do you think that a tax insentive for reaching a certain percentage of employment of people with disabilities would work? I'd love to hear your ideas. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 1:31 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Ross, your post was not inappropriate and the discussion it has engendered is most useful. I wonder too about the efficacy of Schedule A type programs. It is clearly an issue we need to address. Keep up your good work and good posts! Best, Scott LaBarre, President NABL -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 10:45 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting Hello List: I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made during the presidential debate. In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off topic message. I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive thought provocation. Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off topic posting. It will not happen again. Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/slabarre%40labarrelaw. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rothmanjd%40gmail.com From rothmanjd at gmail.com Sun Oct 21 13:24:44 2012 From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (Ronza Othman) Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:24:44 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> Message-ID: <00fb01cdaf8f$6fbb4360$4f31ca20$@gmail.com> Hi Will, I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two dozen in my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of several hundred individuals with disabilities who've been hired using Schedule A. But I live and interact in the Washington DC area, so I can't say how effective such programs are outside of the headquarters area. I do know folks who've been hired in the regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd say I'm more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule A, so I can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the same way. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William T. Miller Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. Will Miller -----Original Message----- From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name is on the government's website? I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have applicants send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even an acknowledgement of receipt. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried contacting some of them. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis Law Office Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. The whole thing is a joke. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Angie Matney Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Will: Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are openings. This page has more information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. Angie On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > Will: > > Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > the state and local levels. > > I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. > > I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > William T. > Miller > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > before they are posted to the public. > If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > Thank you, > > Will Miller > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of > "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made > during the presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > topic posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g > mail.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rothmanjd%40gmail.com From rothmanjd at gmail.com Sun Oct 21 13:32:21 2012 From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (Ronza Othman) Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:32:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer> <004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com> <003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC> <000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> <68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net> Message-ID: <013601cdaf90$805e7d80$811b7880$@gmail.com> Aser, Great post. Thank you. While it is true that Schedule A is actually a broader hiring authority than simply for individuals with disabilities, individuals with disabilities are given greater preference than anyone else hired under that authority, for the mostpart. The federal government has set aside several hiring authorities for various groups of individuals, for example political appointees, students, interns, etc. Attorneys who represent the government are members of what is called the "accepted service" - which means they don't have the same sort of protections as other federal employees. The logic behind that is that Congress wanted to allow whichever political party in power to be able to ensure that "its lawyers" are capable, ideologically and otherwise, to defend that party's policies. Thus lawyers can be hired using Schedule A - but not the same Schedule A as individuals with disabilities. Attorneys still often have to compete for the position with other attorneys. Schedule A for people with disabilities (subsection u of the provision) lets someone with a disability basically bypass any of the other hiring processes. The program works, I promise. But as I said previously, it's only as effective as the individuals administering it. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aser Tolentino Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:47 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello, The problem specific to people on the list, as I understand it, is that disability is a grounds for rather than the sole basis of Schedule A appointment. More to the point, another reason to use Schedule A appointments is special requirements of a position, which happens to include all attorney positions. The Office of Personnel Management is forbidden by law from creating standards for rating attorneys and thus must fill all attorney positions by Schedule A non-competitive appointment. This would seem to render the typical incentive for the hiring authority, the added flexibility of faster appointment than the typical federal hiring process if you pick someone with a disability, rather moot. If I were a cynical person, I'd say that identifying yourself as a person with a disability by routing an application through a Schedule A coordinator in addition to following the regular process might be the worst thing you could do, assuming that disability is indeed a net negative without an incentive for the hiring authority as a counterweight, which I think is the whole point of the program. If on the other hand, one believes federal agencies are sincere in their desire to fulfill their diversity mandates, than Schedule A remains a powerful tool for identifying qualified people with disabilities. I have had a fair amount of success working with Schedule A coordinators. The problem as I've said is that the end result is not a hiring authority jumping at the opportunity to hire me, since anyone they pick will be a Schedule A hire. That's all based on things that I've been told or rooted out while poking around online as just another person looking for a job. I'd be happy to learn I was mistaken in my understanding of Schedule A as applies to persons with disabilities. Aser Tolentino P.S. Thanks Ross for the job postings, I've acted on several in recent weeks. On Oct 19, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Patti Chang wrote: > I do know of several. > > p.s. give to our annual appeal by sending to NFBI c/o glenn Moore po box 1065 Elgin, IL 60121. > > Patti S. Gregory-Chang > NFBI President > NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 19, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "William T. Miller" wrote: > >> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but >> please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on >> the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to >> find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. >> >> Will Miller >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >> question) >> >> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with >> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: >> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your >> name is on the government's website? >> >> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have >> applicants >> >> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives >> even an acknowledgement of receipt. >> >> >> Rod >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Deepa Goraya >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >> question) >> >> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I >> have tried contacting some of them. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >> Alcidonis Law Office >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >> question) >> >> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. >> The whole thing is a joke. >> >> >> Rod >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Angie Matney >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >> question) >> >> Hello Will: >> >> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) >> advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in >> and see if there are openings. This page has more information: >> >> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp >> >> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. >> >> Angie >> >> >> >> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >>> Will: >>> >>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, >>> I am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs >>> at the state and local levels. >>> >>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to >>> gain employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no >>> doubt but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. >>> >>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >>> >>> Dan McBride, Attorney >>> Fort Worth, Texas >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>> William T. >>> Miller >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >>> >>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned >>> in the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this >>> list feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding >>> of Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can >>> post for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the >>> hiring manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't >>> understand how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of >>> potential jobs before they are posted to the public. >>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Will Miller >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>> >>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >>> >>> ------------------------------------------- >>> Daniel K. Beitz >>> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >>> Rochester, MI 48307 >>> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >>> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >>> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is >>> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the >>> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended >>> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or >>> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >>> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive >>> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by >>> replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>> Ross Doerr >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>> >>> Hello List: >>> >>> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job >>> seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get >>> more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a >>> comment made during the presidential debate. >>> >>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >>> topic message. >>> >>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly >>> post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea >>> to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >>> thought provocation. >>> >>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >>> topic posting. It will not happen again. >>> >>> Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info >>> for >>> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. >>> com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info >>> for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcgl >>> ob >>> al.net >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info >>> for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%4 >>> 0g >>> mail.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alci >> donisla >> w.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40 >> gmail.c >> om >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alci >> donisla >> w.com >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/pattichang%40at >> t.net > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/agtolentino%40gm > ail.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rothmanjd%40gmail.com From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Sun Oct 21 14:00:57 2012 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride) Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:00:57 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <00fb01cdaf8f$6fbb4360$4f31ca20$@gmail.com> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> <00fb01cdaf8f$6fbb4360$4f31ca20$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <001201cdaf94$7f16e580$7d44b080$@sbcglobal.net> Ronza: Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you attend undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were licensed to practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? In which agency, and in what capacity was the hire? You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. I believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these success stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With which agencies, and in what capacity, are these people finding success with Schedule A? Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you estimate the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious about this matter are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a bunch. Dan McBride, Attorney Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza Othman Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hi Will, I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two dozen in my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of several hundred individuals with disabilities who've been hired using Schedule A. But I live and interact in the Washington DC area, so I can't say how effective such programs are outside of the headquarters area. I do know folks who've been hired in the regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd say I'm more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule A, so I can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the same way. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William T. Miller Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. Will Miller -----Original Message----- From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name is on the government's website? I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have applicants send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even an acknowledgement of receipt. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried contacting some of them. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis Law Office Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. The whole thing is a joke. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Angie Matney Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Will: Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are openings. This page has more information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. Angie On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > Will: > > Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > the state and local levels. > > I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. > > I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > William T. > Miller > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > before they are posted to the public. > If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > Thank you, > > Will Miller > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of > "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made > during the presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > topic posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g > mail.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rothmanjd%40gmail.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 21 14:15:44 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:15:44 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net><9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com><14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC><68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net> <013601cdaf90$805e7d80$811b7880$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <215ACFA7051748E6BE4EA358CF18B9E0@mycomputer> Hello Ronza: You have me a bit confused. I understand how someone who works in the Washington DC area may know of individuals with a disability hired under the Schedule A programs, but hundreds of them? I'm very impressed, how on earth do the rest of us find ofices outside of DC to take us that seriously? It seems as if the rest of us can't seem to get the time of day from a Schedule A program coordinator "out here" while simultaneously it seems to be a well known and well functioning program in the DC area? I can tell you this much, the VR offices in two states in New England can't seem to do anything with it, if they understand it at all, and State versions of it do exist in print, but not in spirit. At least up here. Forgive the observation, but your experiences seem to be the polar opposite from what the rest of us experience year in and year out. Speaking for myself, what am I doing wrong? Obviously you did something right, or significanly different from what I've done, because you have a job, and my years of efforts have not resulted in anything. I can't even get a rejection letter from Federal agencies when I apply. Should I sell out and move to the DC area? Is that the secret? I stopped applying to Federal offices up here a year ago because I was never contacted, not once, and I have years of experience in the field of federal healthcare law. I contacted an outfit that claims to be recruiting for federal agencies, but when they demanded to know every job I'd had since high school, and then said that if I couldn't do that, they wouldn't list me, I really just gave up on working for the Federal government at all. Hundreds of us have years of experiences that are the opposite of what ;you relate, we aren't exagerating or making this up, we're frustrated. I will change what I do at once if you can tell me, what you did that is different from what I and many others out here have been dooing wrong for years. Ronza, how on earth do you do it? Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronza Othman" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > Aser, > > Great post. Thank you. While it is true that Schedule A is actually a > broader hiring authority than simply for individuals with disabilities, > individuals with disabilities are given greater preference than anyone > else > hired under that authority, for the mostpart. The federal government has > set aside several hiring authorities for various groups of individuals, > for > example political appointees, students, interns, etc. Attorneys who > represent the government are members of what is called the "accepted > service" - which means they don't have the same sort of protections as > other > federal employees. The logic behind that is that Congress wanted to allow > whichever political party in power to be able to ensure that "its lawyers" > are capable, ideologically and otherwise, to defend that party's policies. > Thus lawyers can be hired using Schedule A - but not the same Schedule A > as > individuals with disabilities. Attorneys still often have to compete for > the position with other attorneys. Schedule A for people with > disabilities > (subsection u of the provision) lets someone with a disability basically > bypass any of the other hiring processes. > > The program works, I promise. But as I said previously, it's only as > effective as the individuals administering it. > > Regards, > Ronza > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aser > Tolentino > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:47 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Hello, > The problem specific to people on the list, as I understand it, is that > disability is a grounds for rather than the sole basis of Schedule A > appointment. More to the point, another reason to use Schedule A > appointments is special requirements of a position, which happens to > include > all attorney positions. The Office of Personnel Management is forbidden by > law from creating standards for rating attorneys and thus must fill all > attorney positions by Schedule A non-competitive appointment. This would > seem to render the typical incentive for the hiring authority, the added > flexibility of faster appointment than the typical federal hiring process > if > you pick someone with a disability, rather moot. If I were a cynical > person, > I'd say that identifying yourself as a person with a disability by routing > an application through a Schedule A coordinator in addition to following > the > regular process might be the worst thing you could do, assuming that > disability is indeed a net negative without an incentive for the hiring > authority as a counterweight, which I think is the whole point of the > program. > If on the other hand, one believes federal agencies are sincere in their > desire to fulfill their diversity mandates, than Schedule A remains a > powerful tool for identifying qualified people with disabilities. I have > had > a fair amount of success working with Schedule A coordinators. The problem > as I've said is that the end result is not a hiring authority jumping at > the > opportunity to hire me, since anyone they pick will be a Schedule A hire. > That's all based on things that I've been told or rooted out while poking > around online as just another person looking for a job. I'd be happy to > learn I was mistaken in my understanding of Schedule A as applies to > persons > with disabilities. > Aser Tolentino > > P.S. Thanks Ross for the job postings, I've acted on several in recent > weeks. > > On Oct 19, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Patti Chang wrote: > >> I do know of several. >> >> p.s. give to our annual appeal by sending to NFBI c/o glenn Moore po box > 1065 Elgin, IL 60121. >> >> Patti S. Gregory-Chang >> NFBI President >> NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Oct 19, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "William T. Miller" > wrote: >> >>> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but >>> please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on >>> the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to >>> find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. >>> >>> Will Miller >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] >>> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with >>> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to > me: >>> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your >>> name is on the government's website? >>> >>> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have >>> applicants >>> >>> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives >>> even an acknowledgement of receipt. >>> >>> >>> Rod >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Deepa Goraya >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I >>> have tried contacting some of them. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>> Alcidonis Law Office >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that >>> title. >>> The whole thing is a joke. >>> >>> >>> Rod >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Angie Matney >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Hello Will: >>> >>> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) >>> advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in >>> and see if there are openings. This page has more information: >>> >>> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp >>> >>> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in >>> practice. >>> >>> Angie >>> >>> >>> >>> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >>>> Will: >>>> >>>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, >>>> I am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs >>>> at the state and local levels. >>>> >>>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >>>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >>>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to >>>> gain employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no >>>> doubt but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any > substance. >>>> >>>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >>>> >>>> Dan McBride, Attorney >>>> Fort Worth, Texas >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>>> William T. >>>> Miller >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >>>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>>> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >>>> >>>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned >>>> in the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this >>>> list feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding >>>> of Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can >>>> post for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the >>>> hiring manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't >>>> understand how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of >>>> potential jobs before they are posted to the public. >>>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >>>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >>>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >>>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >>>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> Will Miller >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >>>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>>> >>>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------- >>>> Daniel K. Beitz >>>> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >>>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >>>> Rochester, MI 48307 >>>> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >>>> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >>>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >>>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >>>> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is >>>> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the >>>> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended >>>> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or >>>> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >>>> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive >>>> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by >>>> replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) > 841-9400. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>>> Ross Doerr >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >>>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>>> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>>> >>>> Hello List: >>>> >>>> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job >>>> seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get >>>> more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a >>>> comment made during the presidential debate. >>>> >>>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >>>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >>>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >>>> topic message. >>>> >>>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >>>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly >>>> post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea >>>> to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >>>> thought provocation. >>>> >>>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >>>> topic posting. It will not happen again. >>>> >>>> Ross A. 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(a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <215ACFA7051748E6BE4EA358CF18B9E0@mycomputer> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net><9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com><14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC><68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net><013601cdaf90$805e7d80$811b7880$@gmail.com> <215ACFA7051748E6BE4EA358CF18B9E0@mycomputer> Message-ID: <530E4DCAF3CB4845B3320F25D3E4FE14@RodPC> Ross: Thanks for putting Ronza on the spot. (smile). Ronza is the only one I know who were able to do it successfully and I, too, would be delighted to hear her methodology to this not so scientific process. Ross, I know the agency you are talking about and I have also concluded that they are a complete waste of time. Again, most of these agencies have never placed a professional in gainful employment wit the government or the private sector. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Ross Doerr Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:15 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Ronza: You have me a bit confused. I understand how someone who works in the Washington DC area may know of individuals with a disability hired under the Schedule A programs, but hundreds of them? I'm very impressed, how on earth do the rest of us find ofices outside of DC to take us that seriously? It seems as if the rest of us can't seem to get the time of day from a Schedule A program coordinator "out here" while simultaneously it seems to be a well known and well functioning program in the DC area? I can tell you this much, the VR offices in two states in New England can't seem to do anything with it, if they understand it at all, and State versions of it do exist in print, but not in spirit. At least up here. Forgive the observation, but your experiences seem to be the polar opposite from what the rest of us experience year in and year out. Speaking for myself, what am I doing wrong? Obviously you did something right, or significanly different from what I've done, because you have a job, and my years of efforts have not resulted in anything. I can't even get a rejection letter from Federal agencies when I apply. Should I sell out and move to the DC area? Is that the secret? I stopped applying to Federal offices up here a year ago because I was never contacted, not once, and I have years of experience in the field of federal healthcare law. I contacted an outfit that claims to be recruiting for federal agencies, but when they demanded to know every job I'd had since high school, and then said that if I couldn't do that, they wouldn't list me, I really just gave up on working for the Federal government at all. Hundreds of us have years of experiences that are the opposite of what ;you relate, we aren't exagerating or making this up, we're frustrated. I will change what I do at once if you can tell me, what you did that is different from what I and many others out here have been dooing wrong for years. Ronza, how on earth do you do it? Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronza Othman" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > Aser, > > Great post. Thank you. While it is true that Schedule A is actually a > broader hiring authority than simply for individuals with disabilities, > individuals with disabilities are given greater preference than anyone > else > hired under that authority, for the mostpart. The federal government has > set aside several hiring authorities for various groups of individuals, > for > example political appointees, students, interns, etc. Attorneys who > represent the government are members of what is called the "accepted > service" - which means they don't have the same sort of protections as > other > federal employees. The logic behind that is that Congress wanted to allow > whichever political party in power to be able to ensure that "its lawyers" > are capable, ideologically and otherwise, to defend that party's policies. > Thus lawyers can be hired using Schedule A - but not the same Schedule A > as > individuals with disabilities. Attorneys still often have to compete for > the position with other attorneys. Schedule A for people with > disabilities > (subsection u of the provision) lets someone with a disability basically > bypass any of the other hiring processes. > > The program works, I promise. But as I said previously, it's only as > effective as the individuals administering it. > > Regards, > Ronza > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aser > Tolentino > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:47 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Hello, > The problem specific to people on the list, as I understand it, is that > disability is a grounds for rather than the sole basis of Schedule A > appointment. More to the point, another reason to use Schedule A > appointments is special requirements of a position, which happens to > include > all attorney positions. The Office of Personnel Management is forbidden by > law from creating standards for rating attorneys and thus must fill all > attorney positions by Schedule A non-competitive appointment. This would > seem to render the typical incentive for the hiring authority, the added > flexibility of faster appointment than the typical federal hiring process > if > you pick someone with a disability, rather moot. If I were a cynical > person, > I'd say that identifying yourself as a person with a disability by routing > an application through a Schedule A coordinator in addition to following > the > regular process might be the worst thing you could do, assuming that > disability is indeed a net negative without an incentive for the hiring > authority as a counterweight, which I think is the whole point of the > program. > If on the other hand, one believes federal agencies are sincere in their > desire to fulfill their diversity mandates, than Schedule A remains a > powerful tool for identifying qualified people with disabilities. I have > had > a fair amount of success working with Schedule A coordinators. The problem > as I've said is that the end result is not a hiring authority jumping at > the > opportunity to hire me, since anyone they pick will be a Schedule A hire. > That's all based on things that I've been told or rooted out while poking > around online as just another person looking for a job. I'd be happy to > learn I was mistaken in my understanding of Schedule A as applies to > persons > with disabilities. > Aser Tolentino > > P.S. Thanks Ross for the job postings, I've acted on several in recent > weeks. > > On Oct 19, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Patti Chang wrote: > >> I do know of several. >> >> p.s. give to our annual appeal by sending to NFBI c/o glenn Moore po box > 1065 Elgin, IL 60121. >> >> Patti S. Gregory-Chang >> NFBI President >> NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Oct 19, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "William T. Miller" > wrote: >> >>> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but >>> please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on >>> the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to >>> find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. >>> >>> Will Miller >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] >>> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with >>> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to > me: >>> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your >>> name is on the government's website? >>> >>> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have >>> applicants >>> >>> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives >>> even an acknowledgement of receipt. >>> >>> >>> Rod >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Deepa Goraya >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I >>> have tried contacting some of them. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>> Alcidonis Law Office >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that >>> title. >>> The whole thing is a joke. >>> >>> >>> Rod >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Angie Matney >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Hello Will: >>> >>> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) >>> advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in >>> and see if there are openings. This page has more information: >>> >>> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp >>> >>> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in >>> practice. >>> >>> Angie >>> >>> >>> >>> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >>>> Will: >>>> >>>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, >>>> I am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs >>>> at the state and local levels. >>>> >>>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >>>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >>>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to >>>> gain employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no >>>> doubt but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any > substance. >>>> >>>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >>>> >>>> Dan McBride, Attorney >>>> Fort Worth, Texas >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>>> William T. >>>> Miller >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >>>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>>> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >>>> >>>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned >>>> in the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this >>>> list feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding >>>> of Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can >>>> post for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the >>>> hiring manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't >>>> understand how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of >>>> potential jobs before they are posted to the public. >>>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >>>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >>>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >>>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >>>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> Will Miller >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >>>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>>> >>>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------- >>>> Daniel K. 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It was my blatant reference to a >>>> comment made during the presidential debate. >>>> >>>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >>>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >>>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >>>> topic message. >>>> >>>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >>>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly >>>> post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea >>>> to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >>>> thought provocation. >>>> >>>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >>>> topic posting. It will not happen again. >>>> >>>> Ross A. 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Any help would be appreciated From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Oct 23 14:40:31 2012 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:40:31 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Enjoy Free Drinks on a Beautiful Beach Complements of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado Message-ID: <02a101cdb12c$7fa9bc40$7efd34c0$@labarrelaw.com> Greetings Friends: A few weeks back, I wrote all of you about supporting the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado through our Amazing Vacation Raffle. My heart felt thanks goes out to all of you have supported us thus far! This is now your last chance to participate in this raffle because we will be drawing the winning ticket this Saturday evening at our Annual Banquet and we need to close on line sales by the end of tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24th because we won't have time to organize on line sales while we are at our annual state convention being held this weekend in Boulder, Colorado. What can you win? A $3500.00 travel gift certificate to a travel agency. Any one in the world can win this certificate to travel anywhere in the world. You don't even have to use it all at once. You can break it up inot a few trips and related travel purchases from the agency. What is the cost? The cost of one ticket is $10 and you can get three for $20. How do you purchase tickets? Please go to www.nfbco.org and click on the vacation travel raffle link and follow the instructions from there What does this fundraiser support? It supports our college scholarship program for blind students and our braille literacy program called BELL for blind youth. Again, please go to www.nfbco.org and purchase your tickets. Thanks once more to all those who have purchased tickets already. Please contact me with any questions. Scott C. LaBarre, President National Federation of the Blind of Colorado Direct Dial: 303 504-5979 Email: slabarre at labarrelaw.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed Oct 24 21:17:57 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:17:57 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Attorney Advisor Federal Bur. of Prisons Message-ID: ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (DEPUTY REGIONAL COUNSEL) FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL OFFICE CONSOLIDATED LEGAL CENTER GS-905-14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The legal practice at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes such matters as an inmate's reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, and discipline. The incumbent will provide legal, technical, and advisory services to the Regional Counsel, Regional Director, and regional and institution staff, and serve as legal and technical advisor on questions of legal aspects of correctional administration to all regional Consolidated Legal Center(s) (CLC). The position will also be involved in the management of a legal office that oversees the legal operations associated with several correctional institutions: the Federal Correctional Institution, Cumberland, Maryland; the Federal Correctional Institution, Morgantown, West Virginia; the Federal Correctional Institution, Memphis, Tennessee; and the United States Penitentiary Hazelton, West Virginia, and will provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at these correctional facilities, including members of the Executive Staff. Incumbent will supervise the administrative responsibilities of the Regional Office pertaining to requests pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and the Administrative Remedies Program. The incumbent will also be expected to communicate with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts and agency officials. The incumbent is required to have thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The incumbent will have the opportunity to work with regional and institution management and line staff with respect to policies within the purview of the Bureau of Prisons and institutions in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Qualifications:Required qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. experience. This attorney position will have promotion potential to the GS-15 level. Promotion criteria will include: two years of serving as the Deputy Regional Counsel, satisfactory yearly evaluations, and recommendation by the Regional Counsel. Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is highly desired. Travel: Some travel may be required. Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments for GS-14 is $105,211 to $136,771. Location: Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized. Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a resume or current OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a writing sample post marked by October 29, 2012 to: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Mid-Atlantic Regional Office 302 Sentinel Drive, Suite 200 Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701 Attention: Matthew Mellady You may also submit your application materials to mmellady at bop.gov. No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled, but no later than October 29, 2012. Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service connected disabilities or receipt of non-service-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed Oct 24 21:20:48 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:20:48 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Attorney Advisor DOJ Debt collection management Message-ID: 16 month term only ATTORNEY ADVISOR Developmental Assignment Opportunity DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Justice Management Division Debt Collection Management Staff REIMBURSABLE DETAIL OPPORTUNITY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This position will be filled with a temporary, non-renewable 18 month reimbursable detail. Applicants must have approval from their DOJ component / agency. About the Office: This position is located in the Justice Management Division (JMD), Office of the Controller, Debt Collection Management (DCM) Staff. DCM has authority to operate under several Public Laws including the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA) of 1996. There are four groups within DCM; the Debt Collection Management Unit; the Nationwide Central Intake Facility (NCIF); the Private Counsel Program; and the Debt Accounting Operations Group (DAOG). The mission of DCM is to advise the Controller and other Department of Justice officials on financial, legal, system, administrative, and policy issues associated with the formulation, development, and execution of policies and programs required to carry out the Department's debt collection responsibilities; represent the Department on debt collection matters in interagency meetings and conferences; coordinate responses to inquiries from external sources about the Department's debt collection program; advise, assist, and counsel officials of the bureaus, boards, offices, and divisions with respect to the Department's debt collection program and its implementation; and serve as the project leader on projects undertaken to implement and improve the Department's debt collection program. This position is located in Washington, DC. .Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: DCM is seeking an experienced attorney-adviser for the Office of the Director. The position will serve as an advisor to the Director of DCM and the DOJ Controller on debt collection policies and activities. The position will work with and support the U.S. Attorneys and litigating divisions on programs and projects of joint interest, including the Department's Private Counsel Program. The incumbent will provide input on DCM responses to FOIA requests, Congressional inquiries, and other requests for information and data, both internal and external to the Department. The position will review Memorandums of Understanding and other agreements, providing guidance as to under which circumstances data can be shared internal and external to the Department. The incumbent will work with other Federal agencies to improve the debt referral process and the quality of referrals being sent to the DOJ for litigation and initiate a plan to improve communications between client federal agencies, including their attorneys, and the Department of Justice, to foster improvement in our debt collection programs. As part of the detail, the attorney-advisor will review existing regulations and statutes and make recommendations for the creation or update of relevant regulations, guidance and policy associated with DCM's programs. The incumbent will prepare briefing materials, issues papers, and reports on complex issues affecting programs or initiatives related to debt collection/litigation at the Department. Finally, the attorney-advisor will conduct studies and program reviews to determine if DCM programs are meeting intended policy objectives, including reviewing allocations of Three Percent Funding. Duration:18 months Work hours: 9:00 - 5:30, but flexible. Qualification Requirements: Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: a background or understanding of debt collection litigation, including a knowledge base of the applicable laws and statutes that govern DOJ's debt collection activities; experience working with multiple litigating divisions, and other federal agencies; and experience conducting program, statutory and regulatory reviews. While no in-depth accounting or financial experience is required, a basic understanding of federal budgeting guidelines is desired. General attributes that are sought include: .incisive analytical ability and the facility to articulate the critical issues in a wide variety .of projects; .an established record of strong initiative; .the ability to balance a challenging workload and have a demonstrated ability to set .priorities; .excellent judgment and the ability to handle complex issues; .a demonstrated record of analysis of complex legal problems; .outstanding oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and .superior research abilities; and .a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. Travel: No travel is anticipated; however, if required, DCM will provide full reimbursement of any travel costs. Salary Information: This is a reimbursable position. Location: Washington, DC. DCM is located in DOJ's 2CON facility, which is at 145 N. Street NE, Washington, DC. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: To apply, interested candidates should: .submit their resume; .most recent performance appraisal .a cover letter that highlights the applicant's interest in the position, and addresses in detail how they meet the qualifications; [via e-mail to [Carla.M.Wiggins at usdoj.gov and Maureen.Lyons at usdoj.gov] or mail addressed to:] U.S. Department of Justice Debt Collection Management Staff, Office of the Director Two Constitution Building 145 N Street, NE Room 5E.102 Washington, DC 20002 (FedEx) - Washington, DC 20530 (Regular Mail) Attn: Carla Wiggins Deadline: Applications must be received by 5:00 pm EST on Friday, November 30, 2012. Start Date: The anticipated start date for this detail is Monday, January 14, 2013 but can be flexible. Internet Sites: For more information about the Debt Collection Management Staff, visit the Justice Department's intranet site at: http://dojnet.doj.gov/jmd/dcm/ Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 25 12:25:03 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:25:03 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Deputy chief organized crime section Message-ID: <9A14C5C7F8B64C23A12DCB4C08DFA255@mycomputer> DEPUTY CHIEF, ES-905 ORGANIZED CRIME AND GANG SECTION CRIMINAL DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON, DC ANNOUNCEMENT #: 13-CRM-SES-01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The Organized Crime and Gang Section oversees the Department's program to combat organized crime by: investigating and prosecuting the most significant domestic and international organized crime groups in conjunction with Strike Force Units and Assistant United States Attorneys in U.S. Attorney's Offices around the country; prosecuting significant Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO), Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering (VCAR) and violent crime cases against the most dangerous street gangs operating on a regional and national level; overseeing and coordinating the flow of criminal intelligence concerning organized crime cases to and from the field through the International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center; supervising the investigation and prosecution of all federal organized crime cases by the above-mentioned 21 Strike Force Units within U.S. Attorney's Offices around the country; exercising approval authority over all proposed federal prosecutions under the RICO and VCAR statutes; advising and assisting on criminal investigations and prosecutions of federal crimes involving labor-management disputes, the internal affairs of labor unions in the private sector, and the operation of employee pension and welfare benefit plans; working with U.S. intelligence agencies and U.S. and foreign law enforcement agencies to identify, target and investigate international organized crime groups; and contributing to the development of policy and legislation relating to numerous organized crime and gang related issues including gambling, firearms trafficking, human trafficking, violent crime, and international law enforcement strategies. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The incumbent serves as a principal Deputy Chief, performing in a hands on and supervisory capacity in a wide range of functions involving organized crime and gang cases, policy matters and initiatives. The principal Deputy Chief: o Manages the investigation and prosecution of the Section's nationwide caseload. In doing so, the incumbent coordinates with United States Attorney's Offices and the federal law enforcement agencies in the development and management of national and international organized crime and gang cases. The incumbent facilitates and improves coordination of information flow to and from U.S. Attorney's Offices to ensure maximum penetration on the operations of organized crime groups. The incumbent exercises discretion in connection with prosecutorial recommendations which involve difficult and complex questions of law, fact and policy. o Supervises and coordinates the most sensitive and complicated litigation matters assigned to the Organized Crime and Gang Section; works closely with the Section Chief and Deputy Chiefs in the development of cases for prosecution and on policy matters. o Supervises and coordinates the most sensitive Department initiatives regarding priority organized crime and gang groups; working closely with the Section Chief and other attorneys in the development of policy initiatives and interagency matters; and coordinating with senior Department officials, United States Attorneys' Offices and other federal agencies devoted to organized crime and enforcement and the development of enforcement matters against large-scale organized crime and gangs. o Serves as a representative on a wide range of Department, interagency and other committees and task forces regarding a broad range of policy and legal matters related to the enforcement of federal criminal laws related to organized crime and illegal gang activity. o Ensures that Section attorneys are properly prepared and trained to litigate complex matters, and in terms of their substantive knowledge and strategic and ethical insights; reviews the work of attorneys assigned to matters requiring grand jury presentation, motion practice and trial; ensures that appropriate technology is utilized in complex investigations. o Oversees the management of several important policy functions of the Section to help reduce the threat and violence stemming from organized crime and gang activity. Oversees the compilation of U.S. legislative initiatives and foreign legislative proposals and the drafting of strategic plans. Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) in good standing and have at least 5 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants must also have a high level of management/supervisory experience. You must submit a resume and a separate narrative statement/response that addresses each of the Mandatory Professional/Technical Qualification factors related to this position as well as the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) related to all positions in the Senior Executive Service. OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application. In particular, please note the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model that is recommended and very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses. The Guide is available on OPM's Website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf. Professional/Technical Requirements: 1. Knowledge and experience with federal criminal practice, including experience in investigating and prosecuting complex federal criminal cases including domestic and transnational organized crime groups, gangs, and/or labor-related matters. 2. Experience in managing and supervising federal prosecutors and their work product. 3. Experience in establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships with the public, members of Congress, federal law enforcement agencies, United States Attorney's Offices, and Department and Division senior officials. Candidates will be evaluated on the professional/technical requirements identified above based on their total background, i.e., education, training, self-development, awards, outside activities, performance appraisal, as well as work history. If candidates are found to possess all technical requirements, they will then be evaluated based on the Executive Core Qualifications as established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) outlined below. Executive/Managerial Requirements: ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. Inherent to it is the ability to balance change and continuity--to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic Government framework, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking, and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity. . Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, Continual Learning, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Service Motivation, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. . Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Cultural Awareness, Integrity/Honesty, Team Building ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification stresses accountability and continuous improvement. It includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. . Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making. . Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Technology Management, Human Resources Management ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. It also involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations, and to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. . Leadership Competencies: Influencing/Negotiating, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Partnering, Political Savvy, Written Communication Other Information: The managerial qualifications of a selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employee must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. In addition, individuals entering the SES career service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. If the selectee is not a current employee of the Offices, Boards, or Divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice, he/she will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced. Travel: Some travel required. Salary Information: $119,554 to $179,700* *SES pay is determined within the pay range, commensurate with experience, superior leadership qualifications, and/or other competencies consistent with the agency mission, contingent on Department pay-setting rules. Location: Washington, D.C. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will be authorized. Submission Process and Deadline Date: To receive consideration, applicants must submit: 1. A resume. 2. A separate statement addressing each of the Professional/Technical Requirements. 3. A separate statement addressing each ECQ that describes your managerial experience. While individuals who are current or former career SES members (approved by OPM and have completed an initial probationary period) need not submit an Executive Core Qualifications statement, they are required to provide an SF-50 or SES certificate to demonstrate their current or prior service. Otherwise, the absence of ECQs will be identified as a failure to comply with the requirements of the vacancy. Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. 4. If you are a current or recent Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) and a performance appraisal issued within the past 12 months, or if none exists, please include a statement to that effect. **Preference is to receive an application via e-mail at SES.CRMJOBS at USDOJ.GOV or faxed to (202) 353-0775. Applications being mailed should be sent to*: Department of Justice/Criminal Division 1400 New York Avenue, NW Attn: Monet Gregory Human Resources Management Staff Bond Building, Suite 5000 Washington, DC 20530 *As all incoming U.S. mail must be processed at a remote facility prior to final delivery, to avoid delay in receipt, it is highly recommended that applicants use Federal Express. For additional information, please call: CONTACT: Monet Gregory CONTACT PHONE: 202-305-1620 E-MAIL: SES.CRMJOBS at USDOJ.GOV FAX: 202-353-0775 TDD: 202-514-7972 Deadline Date: All applications (including mailed applications) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM EST on the CLOSING DATE: November 13, 2012. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/experienced.html For more information about the Criminal Division, visit the Criminal Division Web page at: http://www.justice.gov/criminal/ Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 25 12:26:56 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:26:56 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Federal Bureau of A.T. and F Message-ID: <5EC3A82EFE3B430AB0B83DE98E3AD6F5@mycomputer> U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Office of Chief Counsel Field Operations and Information Division Attorney Advisor (Forfeiture), GS-905-15 Opens: 10/24/2012 Closes: 11/07/2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who May Apply: Applications will be accepted from all US citizens. About the Office: This position is in the Office of the Chief Counsel, Field Operations and Information Division, within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Washington , DC, working in the Office of Management, providing legal advice on issues related to the seizure and forfeiture of firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco products. The Chief Counsel is responsible for performing all of the legal services related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives, arson, and administrative law. The Office of the Chief Counsel prepares, reviews, or assists in the preparation of proposed legislation, regulations and executive orders relating to laws affecting and enforced by the Bureau; makes recommendations to the Department of Justice concerning litigation involving the Bureau; represents the Bureau in administrative proceedings; and provides legal advice and assistance to other federal, state, and local agencies including U.S. Attorneys and Justice Department officials in the prosecution of ATF firearms, explosives and arson cases and cases involving alcohol and tobacco diversion. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: Serves as a staff attorney in the Office of the Chief Counsel, Field Operations and Information Division; Specifically, the attorney will provide legal advice on issues related to the seizure and forfeiture of firearms, explosives, alcohol and tobacco products; provides assistance and training to federal, state, and local prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and staff of the Asset Forfeiture Division on ATF's authority to seize and forfeit property. Assists agency policymakers and asset forfeiture specialists by developing and reviewing legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives; and assists with the investigation, prosecution, litigation, and coordination of ATF's asset forfeiture cases. Drafts significant legislative proposals amending the forfeiture laws for consideration by the department of Justice and congress. Reviews cases to determine whether to recommend prosecution. Recommends policies and develops procedures and regulations to implement new or amended legislation for the Bureau. Acts on cases or problems that involve, directly, or indirectly, very large sums of money and/or are frequently vigorously contested. Works on cases involving complex factual or policy issues that require extensive research, analysis, and evaluation of expert testimony or information in highly technical areas. Drafts, interprets or applies legislation, regulations, orders, decisions, opinions, or other legal documents that require a high order of original and creative legal endeavor. Required Qualifications: Applicants must be an active member of the bar in good standing (any state or territory, or the District of Columbia). Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the (GS-14) grade level in the Federal service. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Specialized Experience: is defined as experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specific specialized experience for this position includes: 1. Significant experience with the Federal Asset Forfeiture laws to include administrative, civil, judicial, and criminal forfeiture. 2. Significant experience in criminal law. 3. Superior analytical, written and communication skills. All applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school or currently be employed as an ATF attorney with a J.D. Degree. Applicants must be an active member of the bar in good standing (any state or territory, or the District of Columbia). All applicants must meet all qualification requirements described in this announcement by the closing date. Travel: Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. Subject to a 5-year periodic investigation. Salary Information: $123,758.00 - $155,500.00 Promotion Potenial: GS-0905-15 Application Process and Deadline Date: All applications and resume must be submitted on-line through USAJOBS, announcement number 13-EXC-022-NAT. Applications must be received by November 7, 2012, the closing date of this announcement. If you have questions or are unable to submit your application through USAJOBS, please contact: Nelia Talley, Human Resources Specialist, at (202) 648-8849. Internet Sites: http://www.atf.gov/careers/professional-technical (use this internet site to access the on-line application in USAJOBS). This and other attorney vacancy announcements with the Department of Justice can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Statement: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 25 12:28:51 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:28:51 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting Gulf Port Mississippi Message-ID: <8E3910E6CDF346DCB65A9810302486F1@mycomputer> Attorney Vacancy Announcement UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI Announcement Number: 13-SDMS-005 (AUSA) October 24, 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal offenses and defends the United States Government's interest in civil cases. The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi covers the 45 counties of the southern portion of the State and has a branch office located in Gulfport, Mississippi. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi is seeking applications from experienced litigators for 1 vacancy in the Criminal Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for prosecuting a variety of complex criminal cases including fraud and other white collar crime, narcotics, firearms, immigration, and violent crime, as well as other program areas. Qualifications - Required: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar in any jurisdiction and have at least 3 years post-J.D. experience as an attorney. If not a member of the Mississippi bar at the time of appointment, the selectee must take and pass the Mississippi bar at the first available opportunity. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance and demonstrate analytical ability, good judgment and excellent communication and courtroom skills. Applicants should possess excellent computer skills which includes experience with automated research, electronic court filing and various word-processing systems. Substantial litigation experience in the Federal Courts including criminal trial experience and a demonstrated ability to conduct complex criminal investigations is highly desirable. Travel: Some travel will be required. Type of Position: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 14 months. This position may be made permanent or extended without further competition. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The salary range for this position is $44,581.00 to $117,994.00. Location: This position will be located in the Gulfport branch office. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications should be postmarked no later than November 14, 2012. Interested parties should direct cover letters and resumes to: Harold Brittain, First Assistant US Attorney United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of Mississippi 501 East Court St., Suite 4.430 Jackson, MS 39201 Writing samples and additional information may be requested after review and consideration of the submitted resumes. Therefore, please, do not submit these documents with your initial resume/application. No telephone calls please. Internet Sites: Other information about the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/mss/ This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From freethaught at gmail.com Thu Oct 25 18:56:27 2012 From: freethaught at gmail.com (Antonio Guimaraes) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:56:27 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Petition to preserve the nemeth Uniform Braille system Message-ID: Dear reader, I would like to bring your attention to a petition concerning changes to the Braille system in the United States. The Braille Authority of North America will vote to adopt the Unified English Braille this November. The body will likely retain the Nemeth code for use in math and the sciences, but will change Braille in this country to reflect adoption of the Unified English Braille used in other countries. BANA has given little effort and thoughtful consideration to Dr. Abraham Nemeth’s most recent \work to make American Braille uniform. It is my opinion that BANA is more concerned with unification of Braille with other English-speaking countries than the impact changes will have on education of all blind people who will study math and science. However, uniformity is vastly more important than unification. This is especially true considering that the Nemeth code is unique to the United States, and enables blind children to excel in their chosen career paths in the hard sciences. The Nemeth Uniform Braille System, NUBS, is the most up-to-date revision to the Nemeth code in use today. It makes American Braille usage uniform, and incorporates changes to the Nemeth code revision of 40 years ago. BANA is moving towards adopting an older, outdated version of the Nemeth code available. Please sign a petition to preserve NUBS, and move blindness education on a path to excellence. Let’s bring the Nemeth system into the 21st century. Let’s give blind people a competitive edge. Let’s move together towards one Braille system for all Americans. Let’s preserve NUBS. The petition is available here: http://www.change.org/petitions/braille-authority-of-north-america-adopt-a-braille-code-that-supports-general-and-technical-readers Sincerely, Antonio Guimaraes From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 25 19:56:16 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:56:16 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Trustee's office posting Message-ID: <36D2A574A7D64320905783A5C9E06BAE@mycomputer> U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNITED STATES TRUSTEE PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES TRUSTEES OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL WASHINGTON, DC (1) EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY, GS-905-15 ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 12-43-14001 OPEN: October 25, 2012 CLOSE: November 15, 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a component of the Department of Justice and has the legal authority to appear in every bankruptcy case filed in the United States, from chapter 7 liquidations to major chapter 11 business reorganizations. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Executive Office for United States Trustees (EOUST), is responsible for coordinating, directing, and developing legal policies, procedures, and litigation positions for the USTP to enforce the Bankruptcy Code, and for seeing that institutional interests of the Program are properly asserted and defended. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The incumbent will serve as a senior trial attorney in the Office of the General Counsel and will have primary responsibility for employment and employee-management relations matters. In this regard, the incumbent will be responsible for duties such as, but not limited to: (1) establishing, implementing and maintaining a component-level employee relations (ER) program within the context of applicable laws, regulations, and Department policies; (2) developing and refining component-level ER and equal employment opportunity (EEO) programs and policies; (3) educating employees, including senior managers and supervisors, through the development and presentation of training in this area; (4) providing expert advice and technical assistance to managers, supervisors and employees considering, or affected by, the application of program provisions; (5) representing the USTP before administrative bodies, e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB); (6) drafting responses, pleadings, and other legal documents for submission in connection with administrative proceedings; and (7) otherwise making substantive recommendations with respect to legal matters falling within area(s) of specialty. Qualifications Required: Interested parties must possess a Juris Doctorate degree and be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction). Applicants must be currently or previously employed with the Federal Government. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level. PREFERRED QULAIFICATIONS: In addition to the required qualifications above, it is preferred that candidates possess post-J.D. experience in one or more of the following legal specialties: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable laws involving employee relations and equal employment opportunity issues. Location: Washington, DC. Travel: A minimal amount of travel is required for this position. Salary Information: The appropriate salary range, including locality pay adjustments is: GS-15 ($113,735 to $147,857). Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must be United States citizens and must consent to a complete background investigation, and urinalysis. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, copy of your most recent performance evaluation, and two writing samples. Writing samples should consist primarily of the applicant's original unedited work, and preferably will include a statement of facts in a case and a detailed legal analysis of one or more questions of law. Resumes must include full name, mailing address, phone number, social security number, country of citizenship and veterans' preference. Resumes and application packages must be delivered electronically by email to eoust.hrd at usdoj.gov with the job announcement number in the subject line, and must be received by midnight of the closing date of the announcement. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found on the Internet at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. It is the policy of the U.S. Department of Justice to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected will be required to pass a drug test to screen for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation adjudicated by the Department of Justice. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans= preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans= preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans= preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 25 19:58:51 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:58:51 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Southern Texas Message-ID: Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas Announcement Number 13-SDTX-02 (MCALLEN-CRIMINAL) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, with approximately 190 Assistant United States Attorneys, is among the largest in the country. The office prosecutes federal crimes and represents the interests of the United States in civil cases. The Southern District of Texas stretches from the Houston area southwest to the Mexican border. The United States Attorney's Office operates staffed offices in Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Houston, Laredo, McAllen, and Victoria. Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas seeks one or more (1 or more) experienced criminal prosecutor to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in its McAllen, Texas office. The incumbent will investigate and prosecute violations of federal laws, primarily involving immigration, drug, and firearms offenses. About the McAllen Division: If you are looking for a true litigation job, then the McAllen Division is for you! The McAllen Division handles a extremely heavy criminal caseload. A total of 20 attorneys work in the office, 13 of whom prosecute the bulk of the division's criminal cases. The successful applicant will thus have ample and immediate opportunity for courtroom work. Qualifications: Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, and must be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state or territory of the United States or of the District of Columbia. Active bar membership (any jurisdiction) is required. Additionally, applicants must have at least three (3) years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney. Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preferences include first-chair federal criminal trial experience, strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Travel: Occasional travel may be required. Salary Information: Pay for Assistant United States Attorneys is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The 2012 range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534, plus locality pay. Location: Position is located in McAllen, Texas. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. How to apply: Submit required application materials (described below) via E-mail to: attorneys.usatxs at usdoj.gov. Please list the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of your E-mail. PDF format is preferred with all documents submitted in one PDF. Kenneth Magidson United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas 1000 Louisiana, Suite 2300 Houston, Texas 77002 No telephone calls or faxes, please. What to send: Required materials include: (1) a cover letter; (2) a resume; and (3) a writing sample of not more than 10 pages. Incomplete applications will not be considered. When to apply: The position is open until filled. The initial cutoff date for receipt of applications is November 9, 2012. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html. Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The United States Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/sf0015.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of non-service-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is ten percent or more). From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Oct 25 20:00:57 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:57 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Posting #2 for Texas U.S. Attorney office Message-ID: <7856E660799B452DA83ED5BEA3C81ECF@mycomputer> Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas Announcement Number 13-SDTX-01 (HOUSTON-CRIMINAL) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, with approximately 190 Assistant United States Attorneys, is among the largest in the country. The office prosecutes federal crimes and represents the interests of the United States in civil cases. The Southern District of Texas stretches from the Houston area southwest to the Mexican border. The United States Attorney's Office operates staffed offices in Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Houston, Laredo, McAllen, and Victoria. Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas seeks one experienced attorney to serve in the Criminal Division of its Houston, Texas office. The incumbent will investigate and prosecute violations of federal laws, primarily involving immigration, drug, and firearms offenses. Qualifications: Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, and must be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state or territory of the United States or of the District of Columbia. Active bar membership (any jurisdiction) is required. Additionally, applicants must have at least three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney. Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preferences include first-chair federal criminal trial experience, strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Travel: Occasional travel may be required. Salary Information: Pay for Assistant United States Attorneys is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The 2012 range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534, plus locality pay. Location: Position is located in Houston, Texas. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. How to apply: Submit required application materials (described below) via E-mail to: attorneys.usatxs at usdoj.gov. Please list the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of your E-mail. PDF format is preferred with all documents submitted in one PDF. Kenneth Magidson United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas 1000 Louisiana, Suite 2300 Houston, Texas 77002 No telephone calls or faxes, please. What to send: Required materials include: (1) a cover letter; (2) a resume; and (3) a writing sample of not more than 10 pages. Incomplete applications will not be considered. When to apply: The position is open until filled. The initial cutoff date for receipt of applications is November 9, 2012. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html. Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The United States Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/sf0015.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of non-service-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is ten percent or more). From steve.jacobson at visi.com Fri Oct 26 14:52:20 2012 From: steve.jacobson at visi.com (Steve Jacobson) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:52:20 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] [Cabs-talk] Petition to preserve the nemeth Uniform Braille system In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Antonio, You and I tried to talk this out last summer at the convention, and I recognize that we probably failed to change one another's mind. This is a complicated issue, and people should voice their opinions, but it just isn't as simple as you are portraying it here. First, readers need to know that NUBS is not just the most modern version of Nemeth Code. It is a braille code that includes literary braille as well and, like UEB, it changes literary braille as well. In my opinion, and this is definitely a subjective judgement, NUBS has a greater impact on Literary braille than does UEB, so readers need to understand that NUBS would also change the braille that is read every day and not just affect math. Readers may want to be sure they know what they are getting before making up their minds on this. There have been many opportunities over the past decade or more to participate in studies of both NUBS and UEB, something I have done, so this is not really debate that is all that new. You also did not mention that it is no longer just BANA who is talking about using UEB for literary braille and retaining Nemeth for technical and mathematical subjects. We passed a resolution to that effect at our NFB convention last summer, the very convention where you and I talked about this. I also understand that the ACB passed something similar. To leave that out of your note seems to me to be very incomplete. A lot of us have studied this at great length, and it is true that we don't all agree, but I believe people need to sign any petition from a perspective of understanding the two codes and not out of fear or partial information. Finally if a decision is made on this, even if that position is one you do not like such as adopting UEB for literary braille and retaining Nemeth Code, we can then give some good consideration to how Nemeth can be modernized, and I think that is something we should do. However, the Nemeth Code is not all that bad as it is. In my opinion, the big intent of a uniform code has been to standardize on upper and lower numbers. I felt this was important at one time but now see that to do that either impacts literary braille or math braille that I feel has more drawbacks than what is gained by uniform numbers. We're used to numbers being upper in literary braille and lower in math, so I just don't see the point in trying to solve that problem by adopting NUBS for literary braille or UEB for math. Keeping the Nemeth Code for math and using UEB for literary braille makes complete sense to me and I supported the resolution that we passed on this last summer. Braille just has to move forward, and while NUBS was finalized fairly recently, many of us have been aware of NUBS all along and have been following its development with interest but just feel a UEB/Nemeth approach makes the most sense. Best regards, Steve Jacobson Best regards, Steve Jacobson On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:56:27 -0400, Antonio Guimaraes wrote: >Dear reader, >I would like to bring your attention to a petition concerning changes >to the Braille system in the United States. >The Braille Authority of North America will vote to adopt the Unified >English Braille this November. The body will likely retain the Nemeth >code for use in math and the sciences, but will change Braille in this >country to reflect adoption of the Unified English Braille used in >other countries. >BANA has given little effort and thoughtful consideration to Dr. >Abraham Nemeth��s most recent \work to make American Braille uniform. >It is my opinion that BANA is more concerned with unification of >Braille with other English-speaking countries than the impact changes >will have on education of all blind people who will study math and >science. >However, uniformity is vastly more important than unification. This is >especially true considering that the Nemeth code is unique to the >United States, and enables blind children to excel in their chosen >career paths in the hard sciences. >The Nemeth Uniform Braille System, NUBS, is the most up-to-date >revision to the Nemeth code in use today. It makes American Braille >usage uniform, and incorporates changes to the Nemeth code revision of >40 years ago. >BANA is moving towards adopting an older, outdated version of the >Nemeth code available. >Please sign a petition to preserve NUBS, and move blindness education >on a path to excellence. Let��s bring the Nemeth system into the 21st >century. Let��s give blind people a competitive edge. Let��s move >together towards one Braille system for all Americans. Let��s preserve >NUBS. >The petition is available here: >http://www.change.org/petitions/braille-authority-of-north-america-adopt-a-braille-code-that-supports-general-and-technical-readers >Sincerely, >Antonio Guimaraes >_______________________________________________ >Cabs-talk mailing list >Cabs-talk at nfbnet.org >http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/cabs-talk_nfbnet.org >To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Cabs-talk: >http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/cabs-talk_nfbnet.org/steve.jacobson%40visi.com From taiablas at gmail.com Fri Oct 26 20:51:01 2012 From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:51:01 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next Message-ID: <031801cdb3bb$9c3752a0$d4a5f7e0$@gmail.com> Does anyone on this list use Westlaw's relatively new service Westlaw Next? If so, has anyone had problems with the internet browser crashing each time you attempt to save a resource to one of your online folders within Westlaw? It is very annoying and quite time consuming to log in again each time the page crashes, perform your search a second time, and find the specific resource with which you were working at the time of the crash. This happens to me repeatedly. Does anyone have contact information for Westlaw's accessibility department? I would like to make them aware of this problem. Thanks. Tai From angie.matney at gmail.com Fri Oct 26 21:03:03 2012 From: angie.matney at gmail.com (Angie Matney) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:03:03 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next In-Reply-To: <031801cdb3bb$9c3752a0$d4a5f7e0$@gmail.com> References: <031801cdb3bb$9c3752a0$d4a5f7e0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: I have not had this specific issue, but I have had problems with it crashing when I try to change jurisdictions. Every time I have to do that, I just hope and pray it doesn't all go down. Angie On 10/26/12, Tai Blas wrote: > Does anyone on this list use Westlaw's relatively new service Westlaw Next? > If so, has anyone had problems with the internet browser crashing each time > you attempt to save a resource to one of your online folders within > Westlaw? > It is very annoying and quite time consuming to log in again each time the > page crashes, perform your search a second time, and find the specific > resource with which you were working at the time of the crash. This happens > to me repeatedly. > > Does anyone have contact information for Westlaw's accessibility > department? > I would like to make them aware of this problem. > > Thanks. > > Tai > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40gmail.com > From taiablas at gmail.com Fri Oct 26 21:12:16 2012 From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:12:16 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next In-Reply-To: References: <031801cdb3bb$9c3752a0$d4a5f7e0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <033a01cdb3be$93fbe710$bbf3b530$@gmail.com> Angie, Now that you mention it, I have seen the same thing happen when changing jurisdictions. We should contact them about this. Do you have any contacts there? Tai -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Angie Matney Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 4:03 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next I have not had this specific issue, but I have had problems with it crashing when I try to change jurisdictions. Every time I have to do that, I just hope and pray it doesn't all go down. Angie On 10/26/12, Tai Blas wrote: > Does anyone on this list use Westlaw's relatively new service Westlaw Next? > If so, has anyone had problems with the internet browser crashing each > time you attempt to save a resource to one of your online folders > within Westlaw? > It is very annoying and quite time consuming to log in again each time > the page crashes, perform your search a second time, and find the > specific resource with which you were working at the time of the > crash. This happens to me repeatedly. > > Does anyone have contact information for Westlaw's accessibility > department? > I would like to make them aware of this problem. > > Thanks. > > Tai > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g > mail.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/taiablas%40gmail.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Oct 26 21:21:39 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:21:39 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next References: <031801cdb3bb$9c3752a0$d4a5f7e0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <3E5A78BC48FC457AAAE217039BFCCDDE@mycomputer> Hello Ty: No, I haven't used that service, but would you be sure to post any fixes to it so that the rest of us can use them? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tai Blas" To: Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 4:51 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next > Does anyone on this list use Westlaw's relatively new service Westlaw > Next? > If so, has anyone had problems with the internet browser crashing each > time > you attempt to save a resource to one of your online folders within > Westlaw? > It is very annoying and quite time consuming to log in again each time the > page crashes, perform your search a second time, and find the specific > resource with which you were working at the time of the crash. This > happens > to me repeatedly. > > Does anyone have contact information for Westlaw's accessibility > department? > I would like to make them aware of this problem. > > Thanks. > > Tai > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5355 - Release Date: 10/26/12 > From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com Fri Oct 26 22:43:12 2012 From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:43:12 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next References: <031801cdb3bb$9c3752a0$d4a5f7e0$@gmail.com> <3E5A78BC48FC457AAAE217039BFCCDDE@mycomputer> Message-ID: <63A47E0952D646EB8C7192DC0026A7A6@victory2> Call Westlaw at: 1-800-733-2889 Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado From taiablas at gmail.com Fri Oct 26 22:55:18 2012 From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:55:18 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next In-Reply-To: <63A47E0952D646EB8C7192DC0026A7A6@victory2> References: <031801cdb3bb$9c3752a0$d4a5f7e0$@gmail.com> <3E5A78BC48FC457AAAE217039BFCCDDE@mycomputer> <63A47E0952D646EB8C7192DC0026A7A6@victory2> Message-ID: <2F03BD77-61A5-4450-BBFB-4596EECBC29D@gmail.com> Thank you. I am aware of this general number, but when I called them in the past, they know nothing about accessibility With Screen readers such as JAWS. They didn't know Where to route my call. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 26, 2012, at 5:43 PM, "Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc." wrote: > Call Westlaw at: > > 1-800-733-2889 > > Sincerely, > Olusegun > Denver, Colorado > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/taiablas%40gmail.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Oct 26 23:24:38 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:24:38 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting, uncompensated Northern CA. Message-ID: SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (Serves Without Compensation) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA - CRIMINAL DIVISION Vacancy Announcement No. 13-NDCA-01-ES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Offices in the country with 111 attorneys located in three staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The Office prosecutes federal crimes and defends and pursues the interests of the United States in civil cases. The office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. Working in the Criminal Division, the Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws. The SAUSA will have an opportunity to maintain an individual caseload, responsible for handling a full compliment of matters from initial investigation through final disposition. The SAUSA will receive substantial training in investigating and prosecuting federal crimes, and will have the opportunity to attend conferences with SAUSAs and Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) from districts across the country. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction). Preferred Qualifications: Preferred applicants will possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills; and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance. Additionally, it is desired that the successful candidate have strong academic credentials and at least two years of post-J.D. experience. Travel: Travel may be required between Branch Offices, Headquarters and other U.S. Attorney's Offices for training, conferences, and work-related responsibilities. Type of Position: This position is temporary, not-to-exceed one year. It may be extended without further competition. The selected uncompensated SAUSA cannot be considered by this office for a permanent AUSA position with the Northern District of California for two years after the expiration of this SAUSA's one-year appointment. Salary Information: None - this is an uncompensated position. Note: Employees of the Department of Justice, including uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys, may not engage in the compensated practice of law outside the office. Attorneys are not eligible to serve as Special Assistant United States Attorneys if they have had an employment offer deferred by a law firm and received a payment for the period of their deferral with the expectation of future employment with the law firm, or if they will receive any payment from a law firm during their unpaid employment with the Department of Justice. In addition, contractors, including employees of contractors who do business with the Department of Justice, and who also are attorneys, are not eligible to serve as uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys. Location: San Francisco, California Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Please send your cover letter and resume to: Candace Kelly Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office, NDCA 450 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3495 Please include the announcement number 13-NDCA-01-ES and title of the position (above) in your resume or cover letter. References and additional information may be requested after review and consideration of the submitted applications. No telephone calls, faxes, or e-mails please. Applications must be received by Friday, November 9, 2012. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Internet Sites: Other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). From law at cordovaesq.com Sun Oct 28 00:35:04 2012 From: law at cordovaesq.com (Marina Cordova) Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:35:04 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next In-Reply-To: <031801cdb3bb$9c3752a0$d4a5f7e0$@gmail.com> References: <031801cdb3bb$9c3752a0$d4a5f7e0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <005f01cdb4a4$144736a0$3cd5a3e0$@com> Tai, How are you? Its been so many years since I saw you at convention! Yes, when I used JAWS with Westlaw Next I had all sorts of problems, and westlaw was no help what so ever. Have the problems been for all of westlaw or just westlaw next? I would suggest making sure you have the most updated JAWS and Internet Explorer (IE). All three programs also demand a high end sound card, graphics card, and memory and processor. The computer industry keeps making everything so graphical its difficult for our accessibility software to keep pace, but such components will help. Sometimes Freedom Scientific will help with technical problems and make settings appropriate for certain programs. Also, if you have windows XP it only allows Internet Explorer 8, but will not allow the most recent version of IE, which could be a problem in using westlaw next. I cant even use JAWS right now, because my system kept crashing, and I have all the above mentioned. I upgraded to windows 7 last year, and use the built in magnifier. I'm waiting for HP to come to the house Monday to replace the system board and processor in my computer. I also use Lexis now. (I also don't look forward to Windows 8 just released). Wish I could be of more help! Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law 1000 Cordova Place, # 234 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Office (505) 467-8395 Fax (505) 467-8746 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tai Blas Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 2:51 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Internet Explorer Crashing with Westlaw Next Does anyone on this list use Westlaw's relatively new service Westlaw Next? If so, has anyone had problems with the internet browser crashing each time you attempt to save a resource to one of your online folders within Westlaw? It is very annoying and quite time consuming to log in again each time the page crashes, perform your search a second time, and find the specific resource with which you were working at the time of the crash. This happens to me repeatedly. Does anyone have contact information for Westlaw's accessibility department? I would like to make them aware of this problem. Thanks. Tai _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/law%40cordovaesq.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 28 22:14:10 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:14:10 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Schedule A, Selective Placement Program Coordinator listing Message-ID: <58B560CED7764457980D1E9C7C29F25B@mycomputer> I've decided to post listing for each State as I get to them, these are the SPPC offices that are presently shown online, I have no idea if they are accurate. Remember what the Feds say about hiring under schedule A -- "Federal agencies fill jobs two ways, competitively and noncompetitively. Persons with disabilities may apply for jobs filled either way. Jobs filled competitively are advertised through vacancy announcements. Jobs that are filled noncompetitively do not have to be advertised. Instead, a selecting official can select a person with a disability who has a Schedule A certification and is qualified for the job. People who are selected for jobs must meet the qualification requirements for the jobs and be able to perform the essential duties of the jobs with or without reasonable accommodation." They say more than that, but you get the idea. *** Selective Placement Program Coordinator listing for California- but understand that there are others for other offices headquartered in WDC. F Federal Aviation Administration Western-Pacific Region Tonya R. Topsy SPPC and HR Specialist Employment Services Branch, AWP-14B 15000 Aviation Blvd, Room 2017 Lawndale, CA 90261 Phone: (310) 725-7871; (310) 725-7801 Fax: (310) 725-6832 Email: Tonya.R.Topsy at faa.gov N National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center Lyda Teov SPPC Human Resouces Office Ames Research Center Mail Stop 241-6 Moffett Field, CA 94035 Phone: 650-604-1219 Fax: 650-604-0495 Email: lyda.teov-1 at nasa.gov Dryden Flight Research Center Connie Bosworth Human Resources Office Dryden Flight Research Center Mail Stop 2407 Edwards, CA 93523-0273 Phone: 661-276-2397 Fax: 661-276-2276 Email: Connie.S.Bosworth at nasa.gov S Social Security Administration San Francisco Region Ronny Alvarez Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, Trust Territory of Pacific Islands, American Samoa Center for Human Resources P.O. Box 4115 Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 970-2865 Email: SF.CA.RO.HRC.SPP at ssa.gov From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 28 22:18:14 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:18:14 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] SPPC listing for Oklahoma Message-ID: Selective Placement Program Coordinator listing for Oklahoma *** E Energy Southwestern Power Administration Margaret Skidmore Human Resources Officer & SPPC 1 West Third Street Tulsa, OK 74103 Phone: 918-595-6619 Fax: 918-595-6656 Email: Margaret.skidmore at swpa.gov F Federal Aviation Administration Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Linda Dean SPPC and Lead HR Specialist Office of Human Resource Management, Employment Services Branch 6500 South MacArthur Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73169 Phone: (405) 954-4825 Email: linda.d.dean at faa.gov Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Scott Wagner Alternate SPPC Office of Human Resource Management, Employment Services Branch 6500 South MacArthur Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73169 Phone: (405) 954-7803 Fax: (405) 954-3003 Email: R.Scott.Wagner at faa.gov From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 28 22:22:11 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:22:11 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] SPPC listing for Texas Message-ID: <6C91D0E304704F5F9DDB28410EF26380@mycomputer> Selective Placement Program Coordinator Listing for Texas *** D Defense Army and Air Force Exchange Service Candace Owens Disability Employment Program Manager 3911 South Walton Walker Boulevard Dallas, TX 75236 Phone: (214) 312-3964 Fax: (214) 312-2636 Email: owensc at aafes.com F Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Region Faith Downes Acting Backup SPPC Human Resource Management Division 2601 Meacham Blvd ASW-10, 2nd Floor Fort Worth, TX 76137 Phone: 817-222-5844 Fax: 817-222-5852 Email: Faith.V.Downes at faa.gov Southwest Region Shari Mayhew Backup SPPC and Manager of Employment Services Human Resource Management Division 2601 Meacham Blvd ASW-10, 2nd Floor Fort Worth, TX 76137 Phone: (817) 222-5870 Fax: (817) 222-5852 Email: Shari.Mayhew at faa.gov I International Boundary and Water Commission Cecilia Rubio 4171 N. Mesa C-100 El Paso, TX 79902 Phone: 915-832-4112 Fax: 915-832-4183 Email: csrubio at ibwc.gov N National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center Diane Hawkins SPPC Human Resources Staffing Office 2101 NASA Parkway Mail Code AH8-Employment Operations Group Houston, TX 77058 Phone: (281) 483-3098 Fax: (281) 483-3405 Email: diane.w.hawkins at nasa.gov S Social Security Administration Dallas Region (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas) Linda Walters SPPC Center for Human Resources 1301 Young Street Suite 550 Dallas , TX 75202 Phone: (214) 767-4331 Email: Linda.Walters at ssa.gov From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 28 22:29:36 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:29:36 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] SPPC listing for Arizona Message-ID: <2A9E92DE0AF34CD3AD6BA2DB60DCBF5C@mycomputer> Be advised that Michigan, New Hampshire and maine show no SPPC listing in-state, so any similar inquiries that one would send to an in-state regional office would need to go to WDC and their headquarter office. *** SPPC listing for Arizona, and there is only one that I could find O Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Teresa Slater HR Specialist & SPPC P.O. Box KK Flagstaff, AZ 86002 Phone: 928-779-2721, ext 122 Fax: 928-774-1977 Email: tslater at onhir.gov From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 28 22:44:01 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:44:01 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] SPPC Listing for Colorado Message-ID: SPPC listing for Colorado E Energy Golden Field Office Ricky Newton Golden Field Office 1617 Cole Blvd Golden , CO 80401 Phone: 303-275-4718 Fax: 303-276-4975 Email: Ricky.Newton at go.doe.gov Western Area Power Administration - Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona and California Sandra Coate HR Specialist P.O. Box 281213 Lakewood, CO 80228-8213 Phone: 720-962-7115 Fax: 720-962-7041 Email: coate at wapa.gov S Social Security Administration Denver Region (Colorado, Montana, N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Utah and Wyoming) Christine Murphy SPPC Human Resources Office 1001 17th Street Room 780 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 844-7979 Fax: (303) 844-2059 Email: Christine.Becker at ssa.gov From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 28 22:50:14 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:50:14 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] SPPC listing for Washington State Message-ID: <3DDF55DF29CF433E9663D9737D699EC9@mycomputer> SPPC Listing for Washington State *** E Energy Office of River Protection Lisa Bonser Human Resources Specialist PO BOX 450, MSIN H6-60 Richland, WA 99352 Phone: (509) 376-0124 Fax: (509) 373-1313 F Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region Danielle Hellner SPPC and HR Specialist Employment Services Branch, ANM-14 ANM-14 Human Resources 1601 Lind Avenue, SW Renton, WA 98057 Phone: (425) 227-2691 Fax: (425) 227-2199 Email: danielle.hellner at faa.gov S Social Security Administration Seattle Region (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) Karen Madrigal-Young Benefits and Employment Services Team 701 5th Avenue Suite 2900, M/S 292B Seattle, WA 98104-7075 Phone: (206) 615-2625 Fax: (206) 615-2695 Email: Karen.Madrigal-Young at ssa.gov From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 28 22:54:07 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:54:07 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] SPPC listing for New Mexico Message-ID: <55D74D85A5B945C6B9AF354F3C33DCAB@mycomputer> SPPC Listing for New Mexico, only one shown E Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Julia Rael-Blanco Human Resources Consultant & SPPC Office of Human Capital Management NNSA ABQ complex P.O. Box 5400 ABQ, NM 87185 Phone: 505-845-4753 Fax: 505-845-6357 Email: julia.rael-blanco at nnsa.doe.gov From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 28 22:46:50 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:46:50 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] SPPC Listing for Oregon Message-ID: <6AF7D0C31F684079894415967D7461B9@mycomputer> SPPC listing for Oregon, only one shown *** E Energy Bonneville Power Administration Vickie McClary Human Resources Assistant 905 N.E. 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97232 Phone: 503-230-5330 Fax: 503-230-3816 Email: vlmcclary at bpa.gov From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 28 23:01:03 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:01:03 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Repeat of no state listings Message-ID: <5C04B9E9762647A496E4DFB2DBD13DBF@mycomputer> To repeat things, I found no SPPC/Schedule A people found for federal agencies in Michigan, New Hampshire, Maine and Wyoming so far. If you have better information than what I've posted here, please add in the information here. I will post more if Hurricane Sandy leaves me intact back here. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Mon Oct 29 13:39:47 2012 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:39:47 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002b01cdb5da$dd5f4a00$981dde00$@labarrelaw.com> FYI From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 8:00 AM To: Hunter, Sue (JMD) Subject: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice Below is a list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice. We encourage all interested applicants to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions we may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions. To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website: www.justice.gov/careers/legal/. In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the country. If you know any law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, please encourage them to review the many opportunities featured at www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html. Finally, please share this email with interested colleagues and peers. If you wish to update the contact information for you or the organization you represent, or no longer wish to receive these periodic email announcements, please respond to this email address and ask to be removed from our mailing list. Thank you. Deputy Chief, ES-905 Organized Crime and Gang Section Criminal Division U.S. Department of Justice Washington, D.C. Announcement #: 13-CRM-SES-01 All applications (including mailed applications) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM EST on the CLOSING DATE: November 13, 2012. Date posted: 10-24-2012 U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Office of Chief Counsel Field Operations and Information Division Attorney Advisor (Forfeiture), GS-905-15 Opens: 10/24/2012 Closes: 11/07/2012 Applications must be received by November 7, 2012, the closing date of this announcement. Date posted: 10-24-2012 United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Mississippi Announcement Number: 13-SDMS-005 (AUSA) October 24, 2012 Applications should be postmarked no later than November 14, 2012. Date posted: 10-24-2012 U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Office of Chief Counsel Division General Attorney, GS-905-12/13/14 Applications must be received by November 6, 2012. Date posted: 10-24-2012 Attorney Advisor Developmental Assignment Opportunity Department of Justice Justice Management Division Debt Collection Management Staff Applications must be received by 5:00 pm EST on Friday, November 30, 2012. Date posted: 10-24-2012 Attorney-Advisor (Deputy Regional Counsel) Federal Bureau of Prisons Mid-Atlantic Regional Office Consolidated Legal Center GS-905-14 This position is open until filled, but no later than October 29, 2012. Date posted: 10-24-2012 Special Assistant United States Attorney (UNCOMPENSATED) United States Attorney's Office Western District of Missouri Application materials must be received by October 26, 2012 to be considered. Date posted: 10-19-2012 From rothmanjd at gmail.com Mon Oct 29 14:13:31 2012 From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (Ronza Othman) Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:13:31 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <001201cdaf94$7f16e580$7d44b080$@sbcglobal.net> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> <00fb01cdaf8f$6fbb4360$4f31ca20$@gmail.com> <001201cdaf94$7f16e580$7d44b080$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <00f001cdb5df$93f05cb0$bbd11610$@gmail.com> Hi, I'm happy to help if I can. Anyone interested in tips or tricks beyond what I share below is welcome to message me privately. I earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences from a very small Catholic university in Chicago. I attended DePaul University and earned a Masters in Public Services Management with a concentration in Healthcare Administration, and I attended DePaul University College of Law where I earned my JD. I received a job offer to work in the county prosecutor's office post-law school during my last year of law school, but the county went broke, and I found out a few weeks before I was to sit for the Bar that they had to rescind all offers for new people. So I drifted a little bit, taking whatever jobs I could find, including working as an attorney investigator for a pseudo-federal agency (which means a federal judge stood up this office on a temporary basis to investigate and adjudicate employment discrimination claims for a class action). I got that job by simply sending an email with my resume and cover letter after seeing an ad for it on my law school's career office website. I also worked for a law firm for a bit, eventually managing the suburban branch, and then I struck out on my own. Meanwhile, I was handling immigration cases, both for the law firm and when I hung my own shingle, and I was having great success against USCIS and ICE. That drew some attention to me as an Arab American Muslim who was finding the systemic discrimination in DHS programs. I also networked, networked, networked. One day, I had a conversation with Joann Wilson from NFB, who asked me about my future plans. I confided that I wasn't big on managing my own law practice and thought I'd prefer to work for a nonprofit or government agency so I could have greater impact. She offered to introduce me to a friend of hers, who was the head of the civil rights office at DHS. It turned out that he had heard of me because of the litigation I'd been working on in Chicago, but he offered to conduct an informational interview with me the next time I was in DC thanks to Joann's introduction. I took him up on the offer, and when a position opened up, I applied for it. I was ready to go Schedule A, but they ended up processing my application for that job competitively. It took well over a year from initial application until I got my start date, but that was in part because I had to obtain a security clearance for the job. I stayed a few years, but I needed a change. I saw a vacancy announcement on this list for another federal position - actually Scott LaBarre posted it. That same day, I sent out my resume and cover letter to the Disability Employment Program Manager, and I had my first phone interview later that afternoon for that position. Several others on this list were also interviewed for that position, I later learned. I was brought in for an in-person interview, and I got the job. They used Schedule A for this position. Since then, I've applied using Schedule A maybe 7 times, and I've interviewed for 5 positions and have received 3 offers. These have been with various Agencies, including SBA, SSA, Education, HUD, and the DOJ. In my work, I also attend conferences on hiring individuals with disabilities. For example, there is an annual conference for federal agencies called the Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Disabilities Federal Conference each fall in Washington. It basically teaches agencies how to use Schedule A and other hiring authorities like the Workforce Recruitment Program (like Schedule A but for current students and recent graduates), in addition to resources for providing reasonable acommodations and strategies for retention. That is where I've met the hundreds of Schedule A hires, and I've maintained contact with many of them. Also, the disability community in Washington is small, so a lot of us know one another. We turn up at conferences, workshops, balls, and just randomly riding the metro or Marc trains. My experience is that the range in age for those hired using Schedule A is all over the place. Since it can be used to hire for pretty much any position, it isn't true that most hires are entry-level. I know Schedule A folks who are attorneys, accountants, actuaries, nurses, education specialists, transportation specialists, managers, HR folks, and on and on. I can't say I know very many in law enforcement though - but then again those folks are less likely to share that they have a disability, or their disabilities are likely to be hidden rather than obvious. Hope this helps. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel McBride Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:01 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Ronza: Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you attend undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were licensed to practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? In which agency, and in what capacity was the hire? You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. I believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these success stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With which agencies, and in what capacity, are these people finding success with Schedule A? Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you estimate the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious about this matter are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a bunch. Dan McBride, Attorney Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza Othman Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hi Will, I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two dozen in my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of several hundred individuals with disabilities who've been hired using Schedule A. But I live and interact in the Washington DC area, so I can't say how effective such programs are outside of the headquarters area. I do know folks who've been hired in the regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd say I'm more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule A, so I can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the same way. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William T. Miller Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. Will Miller -----Original Message----- From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name is on the government's website? I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have applicants send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even an acknowledgement of receipt. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried contacting some of them. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis Law Office Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. The whole thing is a joke. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Angie Matney Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Will: Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are openings. This page has more information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. Angie On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > Will: > > Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > the state and local levels. > > I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. > > I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > William T. > Miller > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > before they are posted to the public. > If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > Thank you, > > Will Miller > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of > "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made > during the presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > topic posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g > mail.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rothmanjd%40gmail.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rothmanjd%40gmail.com From rothmanjd at gmail.com Mon Oct 29 14:16:21 2012 From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (Ronza Othman) Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:16:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <215ACFA7051748E6BE4EA358CF18B9E0@mycomputer> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net><9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com><14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC><68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net> <013601cdaf90$805e7d80$811b7880$@gmail.com> <215ACFA7051748E6BE4EA358CF18B9E0@mycomputer> Message-ID: <00f201cdb5df$f8b8fda0$ea2af8e0$@gmail.com> In a sentence, I'd say don't quit. I'm serious - you just need to get your resume in the hands of the right person. Also, get to know people - if you meet someone on the bus who works where you want to work, strike up a conversation with them. Sometimes it helps if you get your resume in their hands, because they can share it with their manager - that way of a current employee referring someone is much more effective and powerful than a cold call, even if you are Schedule A eligible. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:16 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Ronza: You have me a bit confused. I understand how someone who works in the Washington DC area may know of individuals with a disability hired under the Schedule A programs, but hundreds of them? I'm very impressed, how on earth do the rest of us find ofices outside of DC to take us that seriously? It seems as if the rest of us can't seem to get the time of day from a Schedule A program coordinator "out here" while simultaneously it seems to be a well known and well functioning program in the DC area? I can tell you this much, the VR offices in two states in New England can't seem to do anything with it, if they understand it at all, and State versions of it do exist in print, but not in spirit. At least up here. Forgive the observation, but your experiences seem to be the polar opposite from what the rest of us experience year in and year out. Speaking for myself, what am I doing wrong? Obviously you did something right, or significanly different from what I've done, because you have a job, and my years of efforts have not resulted in anything. I can't even get a rejection letter from Federal agencies when I apply. Should I sell out and move to the DC area? Is that the secret? I stopped applying to Federal offices up here a year ago because I was never contacted, not once, and I have years of experience in the field of federal healthcare law. I contacted an outfit that claims to be recruiting for federal agencies, but when they demanded to know every job I'd had since high school, and then said that if I couldn't do that, they wouldn't list me, I really just gave up on working for the Federal government at all. Hundreds of us have years of experiences that are the opposite of what ;you relate, we aren't exagerating or making this up, we're frustrated. I will change what I do at once if you can tell me, what you did that is different from what I and many others out here have been dooing wrong for years. Ronza, how on earth do you do it? Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronza Othman" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > Aser, > > Great post. Thank you. While it is true that Schedule A is actually a > broader hiring authority than simply for individuals with disabilities, > individuals with disabilities are given greater preference than anyone > else > hired under that authority, for the mostpart. The federal government has > set aside several hiring authorities for various groups of individuals, > for > example political appointees, students, interns, etc. Attorneys who > represent the government are members of what is called the "accepted > service" - which means they don't have the same sort of protections as > other > federal employees. The logic behind that is that Congress wanted to allow > whichever political party in power to be able to ensure that "its lawyers" > are capable, ideologically and otherwise, to defend that party's policies. > Thus lawyers can be hired using Schedule A - but not the same Schedule A > as > individuals with disabilities. Attorneys still often have to compete for > the position with other attorneys. Schedule A for people with > disabilities > (subsection u of the provision) lets someone with a disability basically > bypass any of the other hiring processes. > > The program works, I promise. But as I said previously, it's only as > effective as the individuals administering it. > > Regards, > Ronza > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aser > Tolentino > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:47 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Hello, > The problem specific to people on the list, as I understand it, is that > disability is a grounds for rather than the sole basis of Schedule A > appointment. More to the point, another reason to use Schedule A > appointments is special requirements of a position, which happens to > include > all attorney positions. The Office of Personnel Management is forbidden by > law from creating standards for rating attorneys and thus must fill all > attorney positions by Schedule A non-competitive appointment. This would > seem to render the typical incentive for the hiring authority, the added > flexibility of faster appointment than the typical federal hiring process > if > you pick someone with a disability, rather moot. If I were a cynical > person, > I'd say that identifying yourself as a person with a disability by routing > an application through a Schedule A coordinator in addition to following > the > regular process might be the worst thing you could do, assuming that > disability is indeed a net negative without an incentive for the hiring > authority as a counterweight, which I think is the whole point of the > program. > If on the other hand, one believes federal agencies are sincere in their > desire to fulfill their diversity mandates, than Schedule A remains a > powerful tool for identifying qualified people with disabilities. I have > had > a fair amount of success working with Schedule A coordinators. The problem > as I've said is that the end result is not a hiring authority jumping at > the > opportunity to hire me, since anyone they pick will be a Schedule A hire. > That's all based on things that I've been told or rooted out while poking > around online as just another person looking for a job. I'd be happy to > learn I was mistaken in my understanding of Schedule A as applies to > persons > with disabilities. > Aser Tolentino > > P.S. Thanks Ross for the job postings, I've acted on several in recent > weeks. > > On Oct 19, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Patti Chang wrote: > >> I do know of several. >> >> p.s. give to our annual appeal by sending to NFBI c/o glenn Moore po box > 1065 Elgin, IL 60121. >> >> Patti S. Gregory-Chang >> NFBI President >> NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Oct 19, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "William T. Miller" > wrote: >> >>> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but >>> please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on >>> the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to >>> find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. >>> >>> Will Miller >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] >>> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with >>> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to > me: >>> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your >>> name is on the government's website? >>> >>> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have >>> applicants >>> >>> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives >>> even an acknowledgement of receipt. >>> >>> >>> Rod >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Deepa Goraya >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I >>> have tried contacting some of them. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>> Alcidonis Law Office >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that >>> title. >>> The whole thing is a joke. >>> >>> >>> Rod >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Angie Matney >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Hello Will: >>> >>> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) >>> advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in >>> and see if there are openings. This page has more information: >>> >>> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp >>> >>> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in >>> practice. >>> >>> Angie >>> >>> >>> >>> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >>>> Will: >>>> >>>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, >>>> I am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs >>>> at the state and local levels. >>>> >>>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >>>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >>>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to >>>> gain employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no >>>> doubt but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any > substance. >>>> >>>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >>>> >>>> Dan McBride, Attorney >>>> Fort Worth, Texas >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>>> William T. >>>> Miller >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >>>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>>> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >>>> >>>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned >>>> in the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this >>>> list feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding >>>> of Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can >>>> post for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the >>>> hiring manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't >>>> understand how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of >>>> potential jobs before they are posted to the public. >>>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >>>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >>>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >>>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >>>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> Will Miller >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >>>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>>> >>>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------- >>>> Daniel K. Beitz >>>> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >>>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >>>> Rochester, MI 48307 >>>> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >>>> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >>>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >>>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >>>> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is >>>> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the >>>> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended >>>> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or >>>> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >>>> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive >>>> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by >>>> replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) > 841-9400. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>>> Ross Doerr >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >>>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>>> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>>> >>>> Hello List: >>>> >>>> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job >>>> seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get >>>> more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a >>>> comment made during the presidential debate. >>>> >>>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >>>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >>>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >>>> topic message. >>>> >>>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >>>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly >>>> post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea >>>> to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >>>> thought provocation. >>>> >>>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >>>> topic posting. It will not happen again. >>>> >>>> Ross A. 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(a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <530E4DCAF3CB4845B3320F25D3E4FE14@RodPC> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net><9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com><14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC><68138B1A-18E9-4745-BFA8-EBF3E867B011@att.net><013601cdaf90$805e7d80$811b7880$@gmail.com> <215ACFA7051748E6BE4EA358CF18B9E0@mycomputer> <530E4DCAF3CB4845B3320F25D3E4FE14@RodPC> Message-ID: <00f401cdb5e0$331f6650$995e32f0$@gmail.com> I promise, there are a lot of us who have done this. Some people on this list, in fact, have been hired using Schedule A. I'm not going to put them on the spot either, but keep in mind that personnel matters are confidential, and there's still a bit of discomfort for some when they share they were hired using Schedule A. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis Law Office Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 7:53 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Ross: Thanks for putting Ronza on the spot. (smile). Ronza is the only one I know who were able to do it successfully and I, too, would be delighted to hear her methodology to this not so scientific process. Ross, I know the agency you are talking about and I have also concluded that they are a complete waste of time. Again, most of these agencies have never placed a professional in gainful employment wit the government or the private sector. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Ross Doerr Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:15 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Ronza: You have me a bit confused. I understand how someone who works in the Washington DC area may know of individuals with a disability hired under the Schedule A programs, but hundreds of them? I'm very impressed, how on earth do the rest of us find ofices outside of DC to take us that seriously? It seems as if the rest of us can't seem to get the time of day from a Schedule A program coordinator "out here" while simultaneously it seems to be a well known and well functioning program in the DC area? I can tell you this much, the VR offices in two states in New England can't seem to do anything with it, if they understand it at all, and State versions of it do exist in print, but not in spirit. At least up here. Forgive the observation, but your experiences seem to be the polar opposite from what the rest of us experience year in and year out. Speaking for myself, what am I doing wrong? Obviously you did something right, or significanly different from what I've done, because you have a job, and my years of efforts have not resulted in anything. I can't even get a rejection letter from Federal agencies when I apply. Should I sell out and move to the DC area? Is that the secret? I stopped applying to Federal offices up here a year ago because I was never contacted, not once, and I have years of experience in the field of federal healthcare law. I contacted an outfit that claims to be recruiting for federal agencies, but when they demanded to know every job I'd had since high school, and then said that if I couldn't do that, they wouldn't list me, I really just gave up on working for the Federal government at all. Hundreds of us have years of experiences that are the opposite of what ;you relate, we aren't exagerating or making this up, we're frustrated. I will change what I do at once if you can tell me, what you did that is different from what I and many others out here have been dooing wrong for years. Ronza, how on earth do you do it? Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronza Othman" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > Aser, > > Great post. Thank you. While it is true that Schedule A is actually a > broader hiring authority than simply for individuals with disabilities, > individuals with disabilities are given greater preference than anyone > else > hired under that authority, for the mostpart. The federal government has > set aside several hiring authorities for various groups of individuals, > for > example political appointees, students, interns, etc. Attorneys who > represent the government are members of what is called the "accepted > service" - which means they don't have the same sort of protections as > other > federal employees. The logic behind that is that Congress wanted to allow > whichever political party in power to be able to ensure that "its lawyers" > are capable, ideologically and otherwise, to defend that party's policies. > Thus lawyers can be hired using Schedule A - but not the same Schedule A > as > individuals with disabilities. Attorneys still often have to compete for > the position with other attorneys. Schedule A for people with > disabilities > (subsection u of the provision) lets someone with a disability basically > bypass any of the other hiring processes. > > The program works, I promise. But as I said previously, it's only as > effective as the individuals administering it. > > Regards, > Ronza > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aser > Tolentino > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:47 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Hello, > The problem specific to people on the list, as I understand it, is that > disability is a grounds for rather than the sole basis of Schedule A > appointment. More to the point, another reason to use Schedule A > appointments is special requirements of a position, which happens to > include > all attorney positions. The Office of Personnel Management is forbidden by > law from creating standards for rating attorneys and thus must fill all > attorney positions by Schedule A non-competitive appointment. This would > seem to render the typical incentive for the hiring authority, the added > flexibility of faster appointment than the typical federal hiring process > if > you pick someone with a disability, rather moot. If I were a cynical > person, > I'd say that identifying yourself as a person with a disability by routing > an application through a Schedule A coordinator in addition to following > the > regular process might be the worst thing you could do, assuming that > disability is indeed a net negative without an incentive for the hiring > authority as a counterweight, which I think is the whole point of the > program. > If on the other hand, one believes federal agencies are sincere in their > desire to fulfill their diversity mandates, than Schedule A remains a > powerful tool for identifying qualified people with disabilities. I have > had > a fair amount of success working with Schedule A coordinators. The problem > as I've said is that the end result is not a hiring authority jumping at > the > opportunity to hire me, since anyone they pick will be a Schedule A hire. > That's all based on things that I've been told or rooted out while poking > around online as just another person looking for a job. I'd be happy to > learn I was mistaken in my understanding of Schedule A as applies to > persons > with disabilities. > Aser Tolentino > > P.S. Thanks Ross for the job postings, I've acted on several in recent > weeks. > > On Oct 19, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Patti Chang wrote: > >> I do know of several. >> >> p.s. give to our annual appeal by sending to NFBI c/o glenn Moore po box > 1065 Elgin, IL 60121. >> >> Patti S. Gregory-Chang >> NFBI President >> NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Oct 19, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "William T. Miller" > wrote: >> >>> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but >>> please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on >>> the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to >>> find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. >>> >>> Will Miller >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] >>> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with >>> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to > me: >>> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your >>> name is on the government's website? >>> >>> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have >>> applicants >>> >>> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives >>> even an acknowledgement of receipt. >>> >>> >>> Rod >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Deepa Goraya >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I >>> have tried contacting some of them. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>> Alcidonis Law Office >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that >>> title. >>> The whole thing is a joke. >>> >>> >>> Rod >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Angie Matney >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM >>> To: Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan >>> question) >>> >>> Hello Will: >>> >>> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) >>> advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in >>> and see if there are openings. This page has more information: >>> >>> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp >>> >>> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in >>> practice. >>> >>> Angie >>> >>> >>> >>> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >>>> Will: >>>> >>>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, >>>> I am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs >>>> at the state and local levels. >>>> >>>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >>>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >>>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to >>>> gain employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no >>>> doubt but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any > substance. >>>> >>>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >>>> >>>> Dan McBride, Attorney >>>> Fort Worth, Texas >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>>> William T. >>>> Miller >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >>>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>>> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >>>> >>>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned >>>> in the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this >>>> list feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding >>>> of Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can >>>> post for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the >>>> hiring manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't >>>> understand how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of >>>> potential jobs before they are posted to the public. >>>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >>>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >>>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >>>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >>>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> Will Miller >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >>>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>>> >>>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------- >>>> Daniel K. Beitz >>>> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >>>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >>>> Rochester, MI 48307 >>>> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >>>> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >>>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >>>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >>>> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is >>>> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the >>>> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended >>>> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or >>>> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >>>> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive >>>> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by >>>> replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) > 841-9400. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>>> Ross Doerr >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >>>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>>> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>>> >>>> Hello List: >>>> >>>> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job >>>> seekers aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get >>>> more of "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a >>>> comment made during the presidential debate. >>>> >>>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >>>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >>>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >>>> topic message. >>>> >>>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >>>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly >>>> post job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea >>>> to improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >>>> thought provocation. >>>> >>>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >>>> topic posting. It will not happen again. >>>> >>>> Ross A. 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(a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <00f001cdb5df$93f05cb0$bbd11610$@gmail.com> References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> <00fb01cdaf8f$6fbb4360$4f31ca20$@gmail.com><001201cdaf94$7f16e580$7d44b080$@sbcglobal.net> <00f001cdb5df$93f05cb0$bbd11610$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <7A55F692E8244E6DA57161C3ED7ABCDB@RodPC> Ronza: Thanks for your generosity in sharing your experience with us in such great details. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Ronza Othman Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:13 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hi, I'm happy to help if I can. Anyone interested in tips or tricks beyond what I share below is welcome to message me privately. I earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences from a very small Catholic university in Chicago. I attended DePaul University and earned a Masters in Public Services Management with a concentration in Healthcare Administration, and I attended DePaul University College of Law where I earned my JD. I received a job offer to work in the county prosecutor's office post-law school during my last year of law school, but the county went broke, and I found out a few weeks before I was to sit for the Bar that they had to rescind all offers for new people. So I drifted a little bit, taking whatever jobs I could find, including working as an attorney investigator for a pseudo-federal agency (which means a federal judge stood up this office on a temporary basis to investigate and adjudicate employment discrimination claims for a class action). I got that job by simply sending an email with my resume and cover letter after seeing an ad for it on my law school's career office website. I also worked for a law firm for a bit, eventually managing the suburban branch, and then I struck out on my own. Meanwhile, I was handling immigration cases, both for the law firm and when I hung my own shingle, and I was having great success against USCIS and ICE. That drew some attention to me as an Arab American Muslim who was finding the systemic discrimination in DHS programs. I also networked, networked, networked. One day, I had a conversation with Joann Wilson from NFB, who asked me about my future plans. I confided that I wasn't big on managing my own law practice and thought I'd prefer to work for a nonprofit or government agency so I could have greater impact. She offered to introduce me to a friend of hers, who was the head of the civil rights office at DHS. It turned out that he had heard of me because of the litigation I'd been working on in Chicago, but he offered to conduct an informational interview with me the next time I was in DC thanks to Joann's introduction. I took him up on the offer, and when a position opened up, I applied for it. I was ready to go Schedule A, but they ended up processing my application for that job competitively. It took well over a year from initial application until I got my start date, but that was in part because I had to obtain a security clearance for the job. I stayed a few years, but I needed a change. I saw a vacancy announcement on this list for another federal position - actually Scott LaBarre posted it. That same day, I sent out my resume and cover letter to the Disability Employment Program Manager, and I had my first phone interview later that afternoon for that position. Several others on this list were also interviewed for that position, I later learned. I was brought in for an in-person interview, and I got the job. They used Schedule A for this position. Since then, I've applied using Schedule A maybe 7 times, and I've interviewed for 5 positions and have received 3 offers. These have been with various Agencies, including SBA, SSA, Education, HUD, and the DOJ. In my work, I also attend conferences on hiring individuals with disabilities. For example, there is an annual conference for federal agencies called the Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Disabilities Federal Conference each fall in Washington. It basically teaches agencies how to use Schedule A and other hiring authorities like the Workforce Recruitment Program (like Schedule A but for current students and recent graduates), in addition to resources for providing reasonable acommodations and strategies for retention. That is where I've met the hundreds of Schedule A hires, and I've maintained contact with many of them. Also, the disability community in Washington is small, so a lot of us know one another. We turn up at conferences, workshops, balls, and just randomly riding the metro or Marc trains. My experience is that the range in age for those hired using Schedule A is all over the place. Since it can be used to hire for pretty much any position, it isn't true that most hires are entry-level. I know Schedule A folks who are attorneys, accountants, actuaries, nurses, education specialists, transportation specialists, managers, HR folks, and on and on. I can't say I know very many in law enforcement though - but then again those folks are less likely to share that they have a disability, or their disabilities are likely to be hidden rather than obvious. Hope this helps. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel McBride Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:01 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Ronza: Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you attend undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were licensed to practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? In which agency, and in what capacity was the hire? You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. I believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these success stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With which agencies, and in what capacity, are these people finding success with Schedule A? Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you estimate the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious about this matter are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a bunch. Dan McBride, Attorney Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza Othman Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hi Will, I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two dozen in my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of several hundred individuals with disabilities who've been hired using Schedule A. But I live and interact in the Washington DC area, so I can't say how effective such programs are outside of the headquarters area. I do know folks who've been hired in the regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd say I'm more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule A, so I can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the same way. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William T. Miller Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. Will Miller -----Original Message----- From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name is on the government's website? I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have applicants send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even an acknowledgement of receipt. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Deepa Goraya Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have tried contacting some of them. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis Law Office Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. The whole thing is a joke. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Angie Matney Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Hello Will: Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. I guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there are openings. This page has more information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. Angie On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > Will: > > Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > the state and local levels. > > I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. > > I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > William T. > Miller > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > before they are posted to the public. > If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > Thank you, > > Will Miller > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting > > Hello List: > > I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of > "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made > during the presidential debate. > > In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > topic message. > > I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > thought provocation. > > Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > topic posting. It will not happen again. > > Ross A. Doerr Attorney at law > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/angie.matney%40g > mail.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deepa.goraya%40gmail.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rothmanjd%40gmail.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rothmanjd%40gmail.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonislaw.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Oct 29 16:36:04 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:36:04 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> <00fb01cdaf8f$6fbb4360$4f31ca20$@gmail.com><001201cdaf94$7f16e580$7d44b080$@sbcglobal.net> <00f001cdb5df$93f05cb0$bbd11610$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Thank you Ronza. I see that you did a great deal of networking, and that is something I have been trying to do a lot. I didn't know that you knew Joanne Wilson - now a former director of a Federal Agency is a connection! I have been doing the same sort of emailing that you suggest with introductory letters with a resume, and application writing for 3 years, and don't seem to get much beyond a reply letter saying either they will keep me on file for the next job opening or that they don't know what they can do to help. It would seem that a move out of Maine to a more cosmepolitan area such as down in Boston or WDC would be in order. The reason I say that is we don't really have any mass transit up here to speak of unless you are on the Amtrack train, running out of Portland regularly, so being able to do the type of networking that you refer to isn't possible on a bus or train up here, but I wish that it were. My litigation record is an excellent one in State and Federal matters but the type of open-minded disability hiring doesn't seem to be as evident in this area. Your experiences highlight the need to be either in a physical location where the type of casual, coincidental contacts can be made, or to get a good networking contact to help you get a foot in the door. Like you, I'm a proven and seasoned professional in healthcare litigation (Medicaid) and with litigation experience in the Help America Vote Act on the administrative level, and then via ADA Title II into Federal Court for polling place access. I'm glad your experiences are successful and not as protracted in the down side as mine are, but thanks for the information. Ross A. Doerr Esq. Admitted to Practice in: Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admissions: ME & NH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronza Othman" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > Hi, > > I'm happy to help if I can. Anyone interested in tips or tricks beyond > what > I share below is welcome to message me privately. > > I earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences from a very > small Catholic university in Chicago. I attended DePaul University and > earned a Masters in Public Services Management with a concentration in > Healthcare Administration, and I attended DePaul University College of Law > where I earned my JD. I received a job offer to work in the county > prosecutor's office post-law school during my last year of law school, but > the county went broke, and I found out a few weeks before I was to sit for > the Bar that they had to rescind all offers for new people. So I drifted > a > little bit, taking whatever jobs I could find, including working as an > attorney investigator for a pseudo-federal agency (which means a federal > judge stood up this office on a temporary basis to investigate and > adjudicate employment discrimination claims for a class action). I got > that > job by simply sending an email with my resume and cover letter after > seeing > an ad for it on my law school's career office website. I also worked for > a > law firm for a bit, eventually managing the suburban branch, and then I > struck out on my own. Meanwhile, I was handling immigration cases, both > for > the law firm and when I hung my own shingle, and I was having great > success > against USCIS and ICE. That drew some attention to me as an Arab American > Muslim who was finding the systemic discrimination in DHS programs. I > also > networked, networked, networked. > > One day, I had a conversation with Joann Wilson from NFB, who asked me > about > my future plans. I confided that I wasn't big on managing my own law > practice and thought I'd prefer to work for a nonprofit or government > agency > so I could have greater impact. She offered to introduce me to a friend > of > hers, who was the head of the civil rights office at DHS. It turned out > that he had heard of me because of the litigation I'd been working on in > Chicago, but he offered to conduct an informational interview with me the > next time I was in DC thanks to Joann's introduction. I took him up on > the > offer, and when a position opened up, I applied for it. I was ready to go > Schedule A, but they ended up processing my application for that job > competitively. It took well over a year from initial application until I > got my start date, but that was in part because I had to obtain a security > clearance for the job. > > I stayed a few years, but I needed a change. I saw a vacancy announcement > on this list for another federal position - actually Scott LaBarre posted > it. That same day, I sent out my resume and cover letter to the > Disability > Employment Program Manager, and I had my first phone interview later that > afternoon for that position. Several others on this list were also > interviewed for that position, I later learned. I was brought in for an > in-person interview, and I got the job. They used Schedule A for this > position. > > Since then, I've applied using Schedule A maybe 7 times, and I've > interviewed for 5 positions and have received 3 offers. These have been > with various Agencies, including SBA, SSA, Education, HUD, and the DOJ. > > In my work, I also attend conferences on hiring individuals with > disabilities. For example, there is an annual conference for federal > agencies called the Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Disabilities > Federal Conference each fall in Washington. It basically teaches agencies > how to use Schedule A and other hiring authorities like the Workforce > Recruitment Program (like Schedule A but for current students and recent > graduates), in addition to resources for providing reasonable > acommodations > and strategies for retention. That is where I've met the hundreds of > Schedule A hires, and I've maintained contact with many of them. Also, > the > disability community in Washington is small, so a lot of us know one > another. We turn up at conferences, workshops, balls, and just randomly > riding the metro or Marc trains. > > > My experience is that the range in age for those hired using Schedule A is > all over the place. Since it can be used to hire for pretty much any > position, it isn't true that most hires are entry-level. I know Schedule > A > folks who are attorneys, accountants, actuaries, nurses, education > specialists, transportation specialists, managers, HR folks, and on and > on. > I can't say I know very many in law enforcement though - but then again > those folks are less likely to share that they have a disability, or their > disabilities are likely to be hidden rather than obvious. > > Hope this helps. > > Regards, > Ronza > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel > McBride > Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:01 AM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Ronza: > > Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you attend > undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were licensed to > practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? In which agency, > and > in what capacity was the hire? > > > You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. I > believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these success > stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With which agencies, and > in what capacity, are these people finding success with Schedule A? > > Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you > estimate > the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious about this > matter > are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a bunch. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza > Othman > Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Hi Will, > > I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two dozen in > my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of several hundred > individuals with disabilities who've been hired using Schedule A. But I > live and interact in the Washington DC area, so I can't say how effective > such programs are outside of the headquarters area. I do know folks > who've > been hired in the regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd > say I'm more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different > federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule A, so > I > can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the same way. > > Regards, > Ronza > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William > T. > Miller > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but > please > spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is > aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my > skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. > > Will Miller > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with > so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: > "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name > is > on the government's website? > > I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have > applicants > > send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even > an acknowledgement of receipt. > > > Rod > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have > tried > contacting some of them. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis > Law Office > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. > The whole thing is a joke. > > > Rod > -----Original Message----- > From: Angie Matney > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Hello Will: > > Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. > I > guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there > are > openings. This page has more information: > > http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp > > I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. > > Angie > > > > On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >> Will: >> >> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I >> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at >> the state and local levels. >> >> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain >> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt >> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. >> >> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >> >> Dan McBride, Attorney >> Fort Worth, Texas >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >> William T. >> Miller >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in >> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list >> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of >> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post >> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring >> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand >> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs >> before they are posted to the public. >> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >> Thank you, >> >> Will Miller >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >> >> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> Daniel K. 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Should you receive >> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying >> to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross >> Doerr >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >> >> Hello List: >> >> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers >> aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of >> "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made >> during the presidential debate. >> >> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >> topic message. >> >> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post >> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to >> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >> thought provocation. >> >> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >> topic posting. It will not happen again. >> >> Ross A. 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(a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> <00fb01cdaf8f$6fbb4360$4f31ca20$@gmail.com><001201cdaf94$7f16e580$7d44b080$@sbcglobal.net> <00f001cdb5df$93f05cb0$bbd11610$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <00a501cdb624$975684c0$c6038e40$@gmail.com> Ross, If you do make a move to Boston, New York, or Washington, please let me know. I'd be happy to share your resume with folks in my health care network. I'd also suggest you think about broadening what you're looking for in terms of actual positions - there are a lot of jobs on the policy side and very few on the litigation side. If you do policy work for a while, you might have the opportunity to get back into the litigation arena once you've expanded your network and gotten your foot in the federal door. Regards, Ronza -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 12:36 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) Thank you Ronza. I see that you did a great deal of networking, and that is something I have been trying to do a lot. I didn't know that you knew Joanne Wilson - now a former director of a Federal Agency is a connection! I have been doing the same sort of emailing that you suggest with introductory letters with a resume, and application writing for 3 years, and don't seem to get much beyond a reply letter saying either they will keep me on file for the next job opening or that they don't know what they can do to help. It would seem that a move out of Maine to a more cosmepolitan area such as down in Boston or WDC would be in order. The reason I say that is we don't really have any mass transit up here to speak of unless you are on the Amtrack train, running out of Portland regularly, so being able to do the type of networking that you refer to isn't possible on a bus or train up here, but I wish that it were. My litigation record is an excellent one in State and Federal matters but the type of open-minded disability hiring doesn't seem to be as evident in this area. Your experiences highlight the need to be either in a physical location where the type of casual, coincidental contacts can be made, or to get a good networking contact to help you get a foot in the door. Like you, I'm a proven and seasoned professional in healthcare litigation (Medicaid) and with litigation experience in the Help America Vote Act on the administrative level, and then via ADA Title II into Federal Court for polling place access. I'm glad your experiences are successful and not as protracted in the down side as mine are, but thanks for the information. Ross A. Doerr Esq. Admitted to Practice in: Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admissions: ME & NH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronza Othman" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > Hi, > > I'm happy to help if I can. Anyone interested in tips or tricks beyond > what > I share below is welcome to message me privately. > > I earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences from a very > small Catholic university in Chicago. I attended DePaul University and > earned a Masters in Public Services Management with a concentration in > Healthcare Administration, and I attended DePaul University College of Law > where I earned my JD. I received a job offer to work in the county > prosecutor's office post-law school during my last year of law school, but > the county went broke, and I found out a few weeks before I was to sit for > the Bar that they had to rescind all offers for new people. So I drifted > a > little bit, taking whatever jobs I could find, including working as an > attorney investigator for a pseudo-federal agency (which means a federal > judge stood up this office on a temporary basis to investigate and > adjudicate employment discrimination claims for a class action). I got > that > job by simply sending an email with my resume and cover letter after > seeing > an ad for it on my law school's career office website. I also worked for > a > law firm for a bit, eventually managing the suburban branch, and then I > struck out on my own. Meanwhile, I was handling immigration cases, both > for > the law firm and when I hung my own shingle, and I was having great > success > against USCIS and ICE. That drew some attention to me as an Arab American > Muslim who was finding the systemic discrimination in DHS programs. I > also > networked, networked, networked. > > One day, I had a conversation with Joann Wilson from NFB, who asked me > about > my future plans. I confided that I wasn't big on managing my own law > practice and thought I'd prefer to work for a nonprofit or government > agency > so I could have greater impact. She offered to introduce me to a friend > of > hers, who was the head of the civil rights office at DHS. It turned out > that he had heard of me because of the litigation I'd been working on in > Chicago, but he offered to conduct an informational interview with me the > next time I was in DC thanks to Joann's introduction. I took him up on > the > offer, and when a position opened up, I applied for it. I was ready to go > Schedule A, but they ended up processing my application for that job > competitively. It took well over a year from initial application until I > got my start date, but that was in part because I had to obtain a security > clearance for the job. > > I stayed a few years, but I needed a change. I saw a vacancy announcement > on this list for another federal position - actually Scott LaBarre posted > it. That same day, I sent out my resume and cover letter to the > Disability > Employment Program Manager, and I had my first phone interview later that > afternoon for that position. Several others on this list were also > interviewed for that position, I later learned. I was brought in for an > in-person interview, and I got the job. They used Schedule A for this > position. > > Since then, I've applied using Schedule A maybe 7 times, and I've > interviewed for 5 positions and have received 3 offers. These have been > with various Agencies, including SBA, SSA, Education, HUD, and the DOJ. > > In my work, I also attend conferences on hiring individuals with > disabilities. For example, there is an annual conference for federal > agencies called the Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Disabilities > Federal Conference each fall in Washington. It basically teaches agencies > how to use Schedule A and other hiring authorities like the Workforce > Recruitment Program (like Schedule A but for current students and recent > graduates), in addition to resources for providing reasonable > acommodations > and strategies for retention. That is where I've met the hundreds of > Schedule A hires, and I've maintained contact with many of them. Also, > the > disability community in Washington is small, so a lot of us know one > another. We turn up at conferences, workshops, balls, and just randomly > riding the metro or Marc trains. > > > My experience is that the range in age for those hired using Schedule A is > all over the place. Since it can be used to hire for pretty much any > position, it isn't true that most hires are entry-level. I know Schedule > A > folks who are attorneys, accountants, actuaries, nurses, education > specialists, transportation specialists, managers, HR folks, and on and > on. > I can't say I know very many in law enforcement though - but then again > those folks are less likely to share that they have a disability, or their > disabilities are likely to be hidden rather than obvious. > > Hope this helps. > > Regards, > Ronza > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel > McBride > Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:01 AM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Ronza: > > Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you attend > undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were licensed to > practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? In which agency, > and > in what capacity was the hire? > > > You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. I > believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these success > stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With which agencies, and > in what capacity, are these people finding success with Schedule A? > > Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you > estimate > the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious about this > matter > are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a bunch. > > Dan McBride, Attorney > Fort Worth, Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza > Othman > Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Hi Will, > > I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two dozen in > my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of several hundred > individuals with disabilities who've been hired using Schedule A. But I > live and interact in the Washington DC area, so I can't say how effective > such programs are outside of the headquarters area. I do know folks > who've > been hired in the regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd > say I'm more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different > federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule A, so > I > can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the same way. > > Regards, > Ronza > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William > T. > Miller > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but > please > spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list is > aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my > skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. > > Will Miller > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with > so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to me: > "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name > is > on the government's website? > > I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have > applicants > > send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives even > an acknowledgement of receipt. > > > Rod > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deepa Goraya > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have > tried > contacting some of them. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alcidonis > Law Office > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. > The whole thing is a joke. > > > Rod > -----Original Message----- > From: Angie Matney > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > Hello Will: > > Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. > I > guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there > are > openings. This page has more information: > > http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp > > I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. > > Angie > > > > On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >> Will: >> >> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I >> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at >> the state and local levels. >> >> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain >> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt >> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. >> >> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >> >> Dan McBride, Attorney >> Fort Worth, Texas >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >> William T. >> Miller >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in >> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list >> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of >> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post >> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring >> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand >> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs >> before they are posted to the public. >> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >> Thank you, >> >> Will Miller >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >> >> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> Daniel K. Beitz >> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >> Rochester, MI 48307 >> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is >> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the >> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended >> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or >> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive >> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying >> to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross >> Doerr >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >> >> Hello List: >> >> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers >> aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of >> "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made >> during the presidential debate. >> >> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >> topic message. >> >> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post >> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to >> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >> thought provocation. >> >> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >> topic posting. It will not happen again. >> >> Ross A. 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(a nonpartisan question) References: <0095FB2356534F2BB3A8DF1DEE81D18F@mycomputer><004d01cdad51$386f0ad0$a94d2070$@wiennergould.com><003101cdad64$8a25f290$9e71d7b0$@sbcglobal.net> <9608421186B74D37AED47AB57BA15AE6@RodPC><000301cdadac$b8975cc0$29c61640$@gmail.com> <14762F344F974E2FB367DEBF5FD47F41@RodPC> <00fb01cdaf8f$6fbb4360$4f31ca20$@gmail.com><001201cdaf94$7f16e580$7d44b080$@sbcglobal.net><00f001cdb5df$93f05cb0$bbd11610$@gmail.com> <00a501cdb624$975684c0$c6038e40$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <579574313F8C4184996B18CD0CB03A08@mycomputer> Where does one find policy jobs, I'm on the list for attorney postings, but don't know how to find the policy type. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronza Othman" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > Ross, > If you do make a move to Boston, New York, or Washington, please let me > know. I'd be happy to share your resume with folks in my health care > network. I'd also suggest you think about broadening what you're looking > for in terms of actual positions - there are a lot of jobs on the policy > side and very few on the litigation side. If you do policy work for a > while, you might have the opportunity to get back into the litigation > arena > once you've expanded your network and gotten your foot in the federal > door. > > Regards, > Ronza > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > Doerr > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 12:36 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > Thank you Ronza. I see that you did a great deal of networking, and that > is > something I have been trying to do a lot. I didn't know that you knew > Joanne Wilson - now a former director of a Federal Agency is a > connection! > I have been doing the same sort of emailing that you suggest with > introductory letters with a resume, and application writing for 3 years, > and > don't seem to get much beyond a reply letter saying either they will keep > me > on file for the next job opening or that they don't know what they can do > to > help. > It would seem that a move out of Maine to a more cosmepolitan area such > as > down in Boston or WDC would be in order. The reason I say that is we don't > really have any mass transit up here to speak of unless you are on the > Amtrack train, running out of Portland regularly, so being able to do the > type of networking that you refer to isn't possible on a bus or train up > here, but I wish that it were. > My litigation record is an excellent one in State and Federal matters but > the type of open-minded disability hiring doesn't seem to be as evident in > this area. Your experiences highlight the need to be either in a physical > location where the type of casual, coincidental contacts can be made, or > to > get a good networking contact to help you get a foot in the door. Like > you, > I'm a proven and seasoned professional in healthcare litigation (Medicaid) > and with litigation experience in the Help America Vote Act on the > administrative level, and then via ADA Title II into Federal Court for > polling place access. > I'm glad your experiences are successful and not as protracted in the down > side as mine are, but thanks for the information. > Ross A. Doerr Esq. > Admitted to Practice in: > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admissions: > ME & NH > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ronza Othman" > To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:13 AM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > >> Hi, >> >> I'm happy to help if I can. Anyone interested in tips or tricks beyond >> what >> I share below is welcome to message me privately. >> >> I earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences from a very >> small Catholic university in Chicago. I attended DePaul University and >> earned a Masters in Public Services Management with a concentration in >> Healthcare Administration, and I attended DePaul University College of >> Law >> where I earned my JD. I received a job offer to work in the county >> prosecutor's office post-law school during my last year of law school, >> but >> the county went broke, and I found out a few weeks before I was to sit >> for >> the Bar that they had to rescind all offers for new people. So I drifted >> a >> little bit, taking whatever jobs I could find, including working as an >> attorney investigator for a pseudo-federal agency (which means a federal >> judge stood up this office on a temporary basis to investigate and >> adjudicate employment discrimination claims for a class action). I got >> that >> job by simply sending an email with my resume and cover letter after >> seeing >> an ad for it on my law school's career office website. I also worked for >> a >> law firm for a bit, eventually managing the suburban branch, and then I >> struck out on my own. Meanwhile, I was handling immigration cases, both >> for >> the law firm and when I hung my own shingle, and I was having great >> success >> against USCIS and ICE. That drew some attention to me as an Arab >> American >> Muslim who was finding the systemic discrimination in DHS programs. I >> also >> networked, networked, networked. >> >> One day, I had a conversation with Joann Wilson from NFB, who asked me >> about >> my future plans. I confided that I wasn't big on managing my own law >> practice and thought I'd prefer to work for a nonprofit or government >> agency >> so I could have greater impact. She offered to introduce me to a friend >> of >> hers, who was the head of the civil rights office at DHS. It turned out >> that he had heard of me because of the litigation I'd been working on in >> Chicago, but he offered to conduct an informational interview with me the >> next time I was in DC thanks to Joann's introduction. I took him up on >> the >> offer, and when a position opened up, I applied for it. I was ready to >> go >> Schedule A, but they ended up processing my application for that job >> competitively. It took well over a year from initial application until I >> got my start date, but that was in part because I had to obtain a >> security >> clearance for the job. >> >> I stayed a few years, but I needed a change. I saw a vacancy >> announcement >> on this list for another federal position - actually Scott LaBarre posted >> it. That same day, I sent out my resume and cover letter to the >> Disability >> Employment Program Manager, and I had my first phone interview later that >> afternoon for that position. Several others on this list were also >> interviewed for that position, I later learned. I was brought in for an >> in-person interview, and I got the job. They used Schedule A for this >> position. >> >> Since then, I've applied using Schedule A maybe 7 times, and I've >> interviewed for 5 positions and have received 3 offers. These have been >> with various Agencies, including SBA, SSA, Education, HUD, and the DOJ. >> >> In my work, I also attend conferences on hiring individuals with >> disabilities. For example, there is an annual conference for federal >> agencies called the Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Disabilities >> Federal Conference each fall in Washington. It basically teaches >> agencies >> how to use Schedule A and other hiring authorities like the Workforce >> Recruitment Program (like Schedule A but for current students and recent >> graduates), in addition to resources for providing reasonable >> acommodations >> and strategies for retention. That is where I've met the hundreds of >> Schedule A hires, and I've maintained contact with many of them. Also, >> the >> disability community in Washington is small, so a lot of us know one >> another. We turn up at conferences, workshops, balls, and just randomly >> riding the metro or Marc trains. >> >> >> My experience is that the range in age for those hired using Schedule A >> is >> all over the place. Since it can be used to hire for pretty much any >> position, it isn't true that most hires are entry-level. I know Schedule >> A >> folks who are attorneys, accountants, actuaries, nurses, education >> specialists, transportation specialists, managers, HR folks, and on and >> on. >> I can't say I know very many in law enforcement though - but then again >> those folks are less likely to share that they have a disability, or >> their >> disabilities are likely to be hidden rather than obvious. >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> Regards, >> Ronza >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel >> McBride >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:01 AM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Ronza: >> >> Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you >> attend >> undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were licensed to >> practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? In which agency, >> and >> in what capacity was the hire? >> >> >> You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. I >> believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these success >> stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With which agencies, >> and >> in what capacity, are these people finding success with Schedule A? >> >> Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you >> estimate >> the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious about this >> matter >> are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a bunch. >> >> Dan McBride, Attorney >> Fort Worth, Texas >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza >> Othman >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Hi Will, >> >> I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two dozen >> in >> my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of several hundred >> individuals with disabilities who've been hired using Schedule A. But I >> live and interact in the Washington DC area, so I can't say how effective >> such programs are outside of the headquarters area. I do know folks >> who've >> been hired in the regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd >> say I'm more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different >> federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule A, so >> I >> can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the same way. >> >> Regards, >> Ronza >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William >> T. >> Miller >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but >> please >> spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list >> is >> aware of any Schedule A success stories -- I'd love to find out that my >> skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. >> >> Will Miller >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Alcidonis Law Office [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with >> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to >> me: >> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name >> is >> on the government's website? >> >> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have >> applicants >> >> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives >> even >> an acknowledgement of receipt. >> >> >> Rod >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Deepa Goraya >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have >> tried >> contacting some of them. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >> Alcidonis >> Law Office >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. >> The whole thing is a joke. >> >> >> Rod >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Angie Matney >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> Hello Will: >> >> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. >> I >> guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there >> are >> openings. This page has more information: >> >> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp >> >> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. >> >> Angie >> >> >> >> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >>> Will: >>> >>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I >>> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at >>> the state and local levels. >>> >>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain >>> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt >>> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. >>> >>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. >>> >>> Dan McBride, Attorney >>> Fort Worth, Texas >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >>> William T. >>> Miller >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >>> >>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in >>> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list >>> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of >>> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post >>> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring >>> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand >>> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs >>> before they are posted to the public. >>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Will Miller >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] "Question" Posting >>> >>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. >>> >>> ------------------------------------------- >>> Daniel K. Beitz >>> Wienner & Gould, P.C. >>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 >>> Rochester, MI 48307 >>> Phone: (248) 841-9405 >>> Fax: (248) 652-2729 >>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com >>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email >>> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is >>> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the >>> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended >>> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or >>> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or >>> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. 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It was my blatant reference to a comment made >>> during the presidential debate. >>> >>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >>> topic message. >>> >>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post >>> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to >>> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >>> thought provocation. >>> >>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >>> topic posting. It will not happen again. >>> >>> Ross A. 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(a nonpartisan question) Message-ID: <20121029235956.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> I have the same question. Ray Wayne ----- Original Message ----- ,f3 ,ross ,do]r ,to3 8,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , Date: Monday, Oct 29, 2012 19:25:57 Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > Where does one find policy jobs, I'm on the list for attorney postings, but > don't know how to find the policy type. > > > ----- Original Message ----- @> ,f3 8,ronza ,o?man0 @> ,to3 8',bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/'0 > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 6:27 PM > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > > Ross, > > If you do make a move to Boston, New York, or Washington, please let me > > know. I'd be happy to share your resume with folks in my health care > > network. I'd also suggest you think about broadening what you're looking > > for in terms of actual positions �� there are a lot of jobs on the policy > > side and very few on the litigation side. If you do policy work for a > > while, you might have the opportunity to get back into the litigation > > arena > > once you've expanded your network and gotten your foot in the federal > > door. > > > > Regards, > > Ronza > > > > @> @> -----Original Message----- > > From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > > Doerr > > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 12:36 PM > > To: Blind Law Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > > > > Thank you Ronza. I see that you did a great deal of networking, and that > > is > > something I have been trying to do a lot. I didn't know that you knew > > Joanne Wilson �� now a former director of a Federal Agency is a > > connection! > > I have been doing the same sort of emailing that you suggest with > > introductory letters with a resume, and application writing for 3 years, > > and > > don't seem to get much beyond a reply letter saying either they will keep > > me > > on file for the next job opening or that they don't know what they can do > > to > > help. > > It would seem that a move out of Maine to a more cosmepolitan area such > > as > > down in Boston or WOULDC would be in order. The reason I say that is we don't > > really have any mass transit up here to speak of unless you are on the > > Amtrack train, running out of Portland regularly, so being able to do the > > type of networking that you refer to isn't possible on a bus or train up > > here, but I wish that it were. > > My litigation record is an excellent one in State and Federal matters but > > the type of open-minded disability hiring doesn't seem to be as evident in > > this area. Your experiences highlight the need to be either in a physical > > location where the type of casual, coincidental contacts can be made, or > > to > > get a good networking contact to help you get a foot in the door. Like > > you, > > I'm a proven and seasoned professional in healthcare litigation (Medicaid) > > and with litigation experience in the Help America Vote Act on the > > administrative level, and then via ADA Title II into Federal Court for > > polling place access. > > I'm glad your experiences are successful and not as protracted in the down > > side as mine are, but thanks for the information. > > Ross A. Doerr Esq. > > Admitted to Practice in: > > Maine and New Hampshire > > F. Ct. Admissions: > > ME & NH > > > > > > > > @> @> ----- Original Message ----- @> @> ,f3 8,ronza ,o?man0 @> @> ,to3 8',bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/'0 > > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:13 AM > > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> I'm happy to help if I can. Anyone interested in tips or tricks beyond > >> what > >> I share below is welcome to message me privately. > >> > >> I earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences from a very > >> small Catholic university in Chicago. I attended DePaul University and > >> earned a Masters in Public Services Management with a concentration in > >> Healthcare Administration, and I attended DePaul University College of > >> Law > >> where I earned my JD. I received a job offer to work in the county > >> prosecutor's office post-law school during my last year of law school, > >> but > >> the county went broke, and I found out a few weeks before I was to sit > >> for > >> the Bar that they had to rescind all offers for new people. So I drifted > >> a > >> little bit, taking whatever jobs I could find, including working as an > >> attorney investigator for a pseudo-federal agency (which means a federal > >> judge stood up this office on a temporary basis to investigate and > >> adjudicate employment discrimination claims for a class action). I got > >> that > >> job by simply sending an email with my resume and cover letter after > >> seeing > >> an ad for it on my law school's career office website. I also worked for > >> a > >> law firm for a bit, eventually managing the suburban branch, and then I > >> struck out on my own. Meanwhile, I was handling immigration cases, both > >> for > >> the law firm and when I hung my own shingle, and I was having great > >> success > >> against USCIS and ICE. That drew some attention to me as an Arab > >> American > >> Muslim who was finding the systemic discrimination in DHS programs. I > >> also > >> networked, networked, networked. > >> > >> One day, I had a conversation with Joann Wilson from NFB, who asked me > >> about > >> my future plans. I confided that I wasn't big on managing my own law > >> practice and thought I'd prefer to work for a nonprofit or government > >> agency > >> so I could have greater impact. She offered to introduce me to a friend > >> of > >> hers, who was the head of the civil rights office at DHS. It turned out > >> that he had heard of me because of the litigation I'd been working on in > >> Chicago, but he offered to conduct an informational interview with me the > >> next time I was in DC thanks to Joann's introduction. I took him up on > >> the > >> offer, and when a position opened up, I applied for it. I was ready to > >> go > >> Schedule A, but they ended up processing my application for that job > >> competitively. It took well over a year from initial application until I > >> got my start date, but that was in part because I had to obtain a > >> security > >> clearance for the job. > >> > >> I stayed a few years, but I needed a change. I saw a vacancy > >> announcement > >> on this list for another federal position �� actually Scott LaBarre posted > >> it. That same day, I sent out my resume and cover letter to the > >> Disability > >> Employment Program Manager, and I had my first phone interview later that > >> afternoon for that position. Several others on this list were also > >> interviewed for that position, I later learned. I was brought in for an > >> in-person interview, and I got the job. They used Schedule A for this > >> position. > >> > >> Since then, I've applied using Schedule A maybe 7 times, and I've > >> interviewed for 5 positions and have received 3 offers. These have been > >> with various Agencies, including SBA, SSA, Education, HUD, and the DOJ. > >> > >> In my work, I also attend conferences on hiring individuals with > >> disabilities. For example, there is an annual conference for federal > >> agencies called the Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Disabilities > >> Federal Conference each fall in Washington. It basically teaches > >> agencies > >> how to use Schedule A and other hiring authorities like the Workforce > >> Recruitment Program (like Schedule A but for current students and recent > >> graduates), in addition to resources for providing reasonable > >> acommodations > >> and strategies for retention. That is where I've met the hundreds of > >> Schedule A hires, and I've maintained contact with many of them. Also, > >> the > >> disability community in Washington is small, so a lot of us know one > >> another. We turn up at conferences, workshops, balls, and just randomly > >> riding the metro or Marc trains. > >> > >> > >> My experience is that the range in age for those hired using Schedule A > >> is > >> all over the place. Since it can be used to hire for pretty much any > >> position, it isn't true that most hires are entry-level. I know Schedule > >> A > >> folks who are attorneys, accountants, actuaries, nurses, education > >> specialists, transportation specialists, managers, HR folks, and on and > >> on. > >> I can't say I know very many in law enforcement though �� but then again > >> those folks are less likely to share that they have a disability, or > >> their > >> disabilities are likely to be hidden rather than obvious. > >> > >> Hope this helps. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Ronza > >> > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel > >> McBride > >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:01 AM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Ronza: > >> > >> Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you > >> attend > >> undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were licensed to > >> practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? In which agency, > >> and > >> in what capacity was the hire? > >> > >> > >> You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. I > >> believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these success > >> stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With which agencies, > >> and > >> in what capacity, are these people finding success with Schedule A? > >> > >> Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you > >> estimate > >> the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious about this > >> matter > >> are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a bunch. > >> > >> Dan McBride, Attorney > >> Fort Worth, Texas > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza > >> Othman > >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Hi Will, > >> > >> I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two dozen > >> in > >> my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of several hundred > >> individuals with disabilities who've been hired using Schedule A. But I > >> live and interact in the Washington DC area, so I can't say how effective > >> such programs are outside of the headquarters area. I do know folks > >> who've > >> been hired in the regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd > >> say I'm more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different > >> federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule A, so > >> I > >> can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the same way. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Ronza > >> > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William > >> T. > >> Miller > >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but > >> please > >> spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list > >> is > >> aware of any Schedule A success stories �� I'd love to find out that my > >> skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. > >> > >> Will Miller > >> > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- @> @>@> ,f3 ,alcidonis ,law ,(fice [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] > >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM > >> To: Blind Law Mailing List > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with > >> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to > >> me: > >> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your name > >> is > >> on the government's website? > >> > >> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have > >> applicants > >> > >> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives > >> even > >> an acknowledgement of receipt. > >> > >> > >> Rod > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Deepa Goraya > >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have > >> tried > >> contacting some of them. > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > >> Alcidonis > >> Law Office > >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM > >> To: Blind Law Mailing List > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. > >> The whole thing is a joke. > >> > >> > >> Rod @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Angie Matney > >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM > >> To: Blind Law Mailing List > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Hello Will: > >> > >> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. > >> I > >> guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there > >> are > >> openings. This page has more information: > >> @> @>@> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp > >> > >> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. > >> > >> Angie > >> > >> > >> > >> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > >>> Will: @> >>> > >>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > >>> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > >>> the state and local levels. @> >>> > >>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > >>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > >>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > >>> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > >>> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. @> >>> > >>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. @> >>> > >>> Dan McBride, Attorney > >>> Fort Worth, Texas @> >>> @> >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > >>> William T. > >>> Miller > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >>> Subject: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) @> >>> > >>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > >>> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > >>> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > >>> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > >>> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > >>> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > >>> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > >>> before they are posted to the public. > >>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > >>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > >>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > >>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > >>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > >>> Thank you, @> >>> > >>> Will Miller @> >>> -----Original Message----- @> >>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >>> Subject: Re: [bllaw] "Question" Posting @> >>> > >>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. @> >>> @> >>> ------------------------------------------- > >>> Daniel K. Beitz > >>> Wienner & Gould, P.C. > >>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > >>> Rochester, MI 48307 > >>> Phone: (248) 841-9405 > >>> Fax: (248) 652-2729 @> >>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com > >>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > >>> messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > >>> legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > >>> individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > >>> recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > >>> distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > >>> attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > >>> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > >>> to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. @> >>> @> >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > >>> Doerr > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > >>> Subject: [bllaw] "Question" Posting @> >>> > >>> Hello List: @> >>> > >>> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > >>> aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of > >>> "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made > >>> during the presidential debate. @> >>> > >>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > >>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > >>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > >>> topic message. @> >>> > >>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > >>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > >>> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > >>> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > >>> thought provocation. @> >>> > >>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > >>> topic posting. It will not happen again. @> >>> > >>> Ross A. 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http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com From attorney at alcidonislaw.com Tue Oct 30 00:17:37 2012 From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Alcidonis Law Office) Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:17:37 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <20121029235956.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> References: <20121029235956.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> Message-ID: <3BC3CE1A7BA04DEFA0626F009ED06C5A@RodPC> You guys beat me to it -- I was just writing to ask Ronza if she could share a few "policy position" titles to facilitate searches. One of them I have used in the past is "Attorney Adviser." Rod Alcidonis, Esquire. Alcidonis Law Office, LLC 2824 Cottman Avenue Suite 15 Philadelphia, PA 19149 Tel: (215) 305-8085 Fax: (215) 525-0999 Work: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com Listservs: lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. -----Original Message----- From: ray wayne Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 7:59 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) I have the same question. Ray Wayne ----- Original Message ----- ,f3 ,ross ,do]r ,to3 8,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , Date: Monday, Oct 29, 2012 19:25:57 Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > Where does one find policy jobs, I'm on the list for attorney postings, > but > don't know how to find the policy type. > > > ----- Original Message ----- @> ,f3 8,ronza ,o?man0 @> ,to3 8',bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/'0 > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 6:27 PM > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > > Ross, > > If you do make a move to Boston, New York, or Washington, please let me > > know. I'd be happy to share your resume with folks in my health care > > network. I'd also suggest you think about broadening what you're > > looking > > for in terms of actual positions — there are a lot of jobs on the policy > > side and very few on the litigation side. If you do policy work for a > > while, you might have the opportunity to get back into the litigation > > arena > > once you've expanded your network and gotten your foot in the federal > > door. > > > > Regards, > > Ronza > > > > @> @> -----Original Message----- > > From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > > Doerr > > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 12:36 PM > > To: Blind Law Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > > > > Thank you Ronza. I see that you did a great deal of networking, and that > > is > > something I have been trying to do a lot. I didn't know that you knew > > Joanne Wilson — now a former director of a Federal Agency is a > > connection! > > I have been doing the same sort of emailing that you suggest with > > introductory letters with a resume, and application writing for 3 years, > > and > > don't seem to get much beyond a reply letter saying either they will > > keep > > me > > on file for the next job opening or that they don't know what they can > > do > > to > > help. > > It would seem that a move out of Maine to a more cosmepolitan area such > > as > > down in Boston or WOULDC would be in order. The reason I say that is we > > don't > > really have any mass transit up here to speak of unless you are on the > > Amtrack train, running out of Portland regularly, so being able to do > > the > > type of networking that you refer to isn't possible on a bus or train up > > here, but I wish that it were. > > My litigation record is an excellent one in State and Federal matters > > but > > the type of open-minded disability hiring doesn't seem to be as evident > > in > > this area. Your experiences highlight the need to be either in a > > physical > > location where the type of casual, coincidental contacts can be made, or > > to > > get a good networking contact to help you get a foot in the door. Like > > you, > > I'm a proven and seasoned professional in healthcare litigation > > (Medicaid) > > and with litigation experience in the Help America Vote Act on the > > administrative level, and then via ADA Title II into Federal Court for > > polling place access. > > I'm glad your experiences are successful and not as protracted in the > > down > > side as mine are, but thanks for the information. > > Ross A. Doerr Esq. > > Admitted to Practice in: > > Maine and New Hampshire > > F. Ct. Admissions: > > ME & NH > > > > > > > > @> @> ----- Original Message ----- @> @> ,f3 8,ronza ,o?man0 @> @> ,to3 8',bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/'0 > > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:13 AM > > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> I'm happy to help if I can. Anyone interested in tips or tricks beyond > >> what > >> I share below is welcome to message me privately. > >> > >> I earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences from a very > >> small Catholic university in Chicago. I attended DePaul University and > >> earned a Masters in Public Services Management with a concentration in > >> Healthcare Administration, and I attended DePaul University College of > >> Law > >> where I earned my JD. I received a job offer to work in the county > >> prosecutor's office post-law school during my last year of law school, > >> but > >> the county went broke, and I found out a few weeks before I was to sit > >> for > >> the Bar that they had to rescind all offers for new people. So I > >> drifted > >> a > >> little bit, taking whatever jobs I could find, including working as an > >> attorney investigator for a pseudo-federal agency (which means a > >> federal > >> judge stood up this office on a temporary basis to investigate and > >> adjudicate employment discrimination claims for a class action). I got > >> that > >> job by simply sending an email with my resume and cover letter after > >> seeing > >> an ad for it on my law school's career office website. I also worked > >> for > >> a > >> law firm for a bit, eventually managing the suburban branch, and then I > >> struck out on my own. Meanwhile, I was handling immigration cases, > >> both > >> for > >> the law firm and when I hung my own shingle, and I was having great > >> success > >> against USCIS and ICE. That drew some attention to me as an Arab > >> American > >> Muslim who was finding the systemic discrimination in DHS programs. I > >> also > >> networked, networked, networked. > >> > >> One day, I had a conversation with Joann Wilson from NFB, who asked me > >> about > >> my future plans. I confided that I wasn't big on managing my own law > >> practice and thought I'd prefer to work for a nonprofit or government > >> agency > >> so I could have greater impact. She offered to introduce me to a > >> friend > >> of > >> hers, who was the head of the civil rights office at DHS. It turned > >> out > >> that he had heard of me because of the litigation I'd been working on > >> in > >> Chicago, but he offered to conduct an informational interview with me > >> the > >> next time I was in DC thanks to Joann's introduction. I took him up on > >> the > >> offer, and when a position opened up, I applied for it. I was ready to > >> go > >> Schedule A, but they ended up processing my application for that job > >> competitively. It took well over a year from initial application until > >> I > >> got my start date, but that was in part because I had to obtain a > >> security > >> clearance for the job. > >> > >> I stayed a few years, but I needed a change. I saw a vacancy > >> announcement > >> on this list for another federal position — actually Scott LaBarre > >> posted > >> it. That same day, I sent out my resume and cover letter to the > >> Disability > >> Employment Program Manager, and I had my first phone interview later > >> that > >> afternoon for that position. Several others on this list were also > >> interviewed for that position, I later learned. I was brought in for > >> an > >> in-person interview, and I got the job. They used Schedule A for this > >> position. > >> > >> Since then, I've applied using Schedule A maybe 7 times, and I've > >> interviewed for 5 positions and have received 3 offers. These have > >> been > >> with various Agencies, including SBA, SSA, Education, HUD, and the DOJ. > >> > >> In my work, I also attend conferences on hiring individuals with > >> disabilities. For example, there is an annual conference for federal > >> agencies called the Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with > >> Disabilities > >> Federal Conference each fall in Washington. It basically teaches > >> agencies > >> how to use Schedule A and other hiring authorities like the Workforce > >> Recruitment Program (like Schedule A but for current students and > >> recent > >> graduates), in addition to resources for providing reasonable > >> acommodations > >> and strategies for retention. That is where I've met the hundreds of > >> Schedule A hires, and I've maintained contact with many of them. Also, > >> the > >> disability community in Washington is small, so a lot of us know one > >> another. We turn up at conferences, workshops, balls, and just > >> randomly > >> riding the metro or Marc trains. > >> > >> > >> My experience is that the range in age for those hired using Schedule A > >> is > >> all over the place. Since it can be used to hire for pretty much any > >> position, it isn't true that most hires are entry-level. I know > >> Schedule > >> A > >> folks who are attorneys, accountants, actuaries, nurses, education > >> specialists, transportation specialists, managers, HR folks, and on and > >> on. > >> I can't say I know very many in law enforcement though — but then again > >> those folks are less likely to share that they have a disability, or > >> their > >> disabilities are likely to be hidden rather than obvious. > >> > >> Hope this helps. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Ronza > >> > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel > >> McBride > >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:01 AM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Ronza: > >> > >> Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you > >> attend > >> undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were licensed > >> to > >> practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? In which > >> agency, > >> and > >> in what capacity was the hire? > >> > >> > >> You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. I > >> believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these success > >> stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With which agencies, > >> and > >> in what capacity, are these people finding success with Schedule A? > >> > >> Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you > >> estimate > >> the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious about this > >> matter > >> are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a bunch. > >> > >> Dan McBride, Attorney > >> Fort Worth, Texas > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza > >> Othman > >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Hi Will, > >> > >> I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two dozen > >> in > >> my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of several hundred > >> individuals with disabilities who've been hired using Schedule A. But > >> I > >> live and interact in the Washington DC area, so I can't say how > >> effective > >> such programs are outside of the headquarters area. I do know folks > >> who've > >> been hired in the regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, > >> I'd > >> say I'm more familiar with success in that area. In addition, > >> different > >> federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule A, > >> so > >> I > >> can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the same way. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Ronza > >> > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William > >> T. > >> Miller > >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, but > >> please > >> spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if anyone on the list > >> is > >> aware of any Schedule A success stories — I'd love to find out that my > >> skepticism regarding the program is unwarranted. > >> > >> Will Miller > >> > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- @> @>@> ,f3 ,alcidonis ,law ,(fice [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] > >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM > >> To: Blind Law Mailing List > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time with > >> so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much admitted to > >> me: > >> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your > >> name > >> is > >> on the government's website? > >> > >> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have > >> applicants > >> > >> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never receives > >> even > >> an acknowledgement of receipt. > >> > >> > >> Rod > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Deepa Goraya > >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have > >> tried > >> contacting some of them. > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > >> Alcidonis > >> Law Office > >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM > >> To: Blind Law Mailing List > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that > >> title. > >> The whole thing is a joke. > >> > >> > >> Rod @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Angie Matney > >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM > >> To: Blind Law Mailing List > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Hello Will: > >> > >> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) > >> advertized. > >> I > >> guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if > >> there > >> are > >> openings. This page has more information: > >> @> @>@> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp > >> > >> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in > >> practice. > >> > >> Angie > >> > >> > >> > >> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > >>> Will: @> >>> > >>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > >>> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > >>> the state and local levels. @> >>> > >>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > >>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > >>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > >>> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > >>> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. @> >>> > >>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. @> >>> > >>> Dan McBride, Attorney > >>> Fort Worth, Texas @> >>> @> >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > >>> William T. > >>> Miller > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >>> Subject: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) @> >>> > >>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > >>> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > >>> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > >>> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > >>> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > >>> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > >>> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > >>> before they are posted to the public. > >>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > >>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > >>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > >>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > >>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > >>> Thank you, @> >>> > >>> Will Miller @> >>> -----Original Message----- @> >>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >>> Subject: Re: [bllaw] "Question" Posting @> >>> > >>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. @> >>> @> >>> ------------------------------------------- > >>> Daniel K. 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It was my blatant reference to a comment made > >>> during the presidential debate. @> >>> > >>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > >>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > >>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > >>> topic message. @> >>> > >>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > >>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > >>> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > >>> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > >>> thought provocation. @> >>> > >>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > >>> topic posting. It will not happen again. @> >>> > >>> Ross A. 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bllaw: @> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonislaw.com From rothmanjd at gmail.com Tue Oct 30 16:52:09 2012 From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (Ronza Othman) Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:52:09 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) In-Reply-To: <20121029235956.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> References: <20121029235956.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> Message-ID: <003901cdb6be$e71d21e0$b55765a0$@gmail.com> There isn't an easy answer to that question. The federal government has people working on policy in a variety of series. At Education, they might be Education Specialists or Management Analysts. At DOT they might be Transportation Specialists or Infrastructure Specialists. At HHS, they're Health Insurance Specialists or Healthcare Analysts. There are also policy jobs in each agency's office that handles regulatory affairs or FOIA offices, in the offices that handle legislation (often called Office of Legislation or Office of Congressional Affairs), in the offices of communication or public affairs, and on and on. I'd suggest if you're interested in a particular agency, you take a look at their organizational chart from their website and see where you want to go based on your personal interests. Alternatively, go to USAJobs.gov and search for a particular agency and see what's posted. Remember, you can apply using Schedule A for positions that have been posted, even if they're posted as competitive positions. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ray wayne Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 8:00 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) I have the same question. Ray Wayne ----- Original Message ----- ,f3 ,ross ,do]r ,to3 8,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , Date: Monday, Oct 29, 2012 19:25:57 Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > Where does one find policy jobs, I'm on the list for attorney > postings, but don't know how to find the policy type. > > > ----- Original Message ----- @> ,f3 8,ronza ,o?man0 @> ,to3 8',bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/'0 > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 6:27 PM > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > > Ross, > > If you do make a move to Boston, New York, or Washington, please let > > me know. I'd be happy to share your resume with folks in my health > > care network. I'd also suggest you think about broadening what > > you're looking for in terms of actual positions  there are a lot of > > jobs on the policy side and very few on the litigation side. If you > > do policy work for a while, you might have the opportunity to get > > back into the litigation arena once you've expanded your network and > > gotten your foot in the federal door. > > > > Regards, > > Ronza > > > > @> @> -----Original Message----- > > From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > > Doerr > > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 12:36 PM > > To: Blind Law Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > > > > Thank you Ronza. I see that you did a great deal of networking, and > > that is something I have been trying to do a lot. I didn't know > > that you knew Joanne Wilson  now a former director of a Federal > > Agency is a connection! > > I have been doing the same sort of emailing that you suggest with > > introductory letters with a resume, and application writing for 3 > > years, and don't seem to get much beyond a reply letter saying > > either they will keep me on file for the next job opening or that > > they don't know what they can do to help. > > It would seem that a move out of Maine to a more cosmepolitan area > > such as down in Boston or WOULDC would be in order. The reason I say > > that is we don't really have any mass transit up here to speak of > > unless you are on the Amtrack train, running out of Portland > > regularly, so being able to do the type of networking that you refer > > to isn't possible on a bus or train up here, but I wish that it > > were. > > My litigation record is an excellent one in State and Federal > > matters but the type of open-minded disability hiring doesn't seem > > to be as evident in this area. Your experiences highlight the need > > to be either in a physical location where the type of casual, > > coincidental contacts can be made, or to get a good networking > > contact to help you get a foot in the door. Like you, I'm a proven > > and seasoned professional in healthcare litigation (Medicaid) and > > with litigation experience in the Help America Vote Act on the > > administrative level, and then via ADA Title II into Federal Court > > for polling place access. > > I'm glad your experiences are successful and not as protracted in > > the down side as mine are, but thanks for the information. > > Ross A. Doerr Esq. > > Admitted to Practice in: > > Maine and New Hampshire > > F. Ct. Admissions: > > ME & NH > > > > > > > > @> @> ----- Original Message ----- @> @> ,f3 8,ronza ,o?man0 @> @> ,to3 8',bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/'0 > > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:13 AM > > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> I'm happy to help if I can. Anyone interested in tips or tricks > >> beyond what I share below is welcome to message me privately. > >> > >> I earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences from a > >> very small Catholic university in Chicago. I attended DePaul > >> University and earned a Masters in Public Services Management with > >> a concentration in Healthcare Administration, and I attended DePaul > >> University College of Law where I earned my JD. I received a job > >> offer to work in the county prosecutor's office post-law school > >> during my last year of law school, but the county went broke, and I > >> found out a few weeks before I was to sit for the Bar that they had > >> to rescind all offers for new people. So I drifted a little bit, > >> taking whatever jobs I could find, including working as an attorney > >> investigator for a pseudo-federal agency (which means a federal > >> judge stood up this office on a temporary basis to investigate and > >> adjudicate employment discrimination claims for a class action). I > >> got that job by simply sending an email with my resume and cover > >> letter after seeing an ad for it on my law school's career office > >> website. I also worked for a law firm for a bit, eventually > >> managing the suburban branch, and then I struck out on my own. > >> Meanwhile, I was handling immigration cases, both for the law firm > >> and when I hung my own shingle, and I was having great success > >> against USCIS and ICE. That drew some attention to me as an Arab > >> American Muslim who was finding the systemic discrimination in DHS > >> programs. I also networked, networked, networked. > >> > >> One day, I had a conversation with Joann Wilson from NFB, who asked > >> me about my future plans. I confided that I wasn't big on managing > >> my own law practice and thought I'd prefer to work for a nonprofit > >> or government agency so I could have greater impact. She offered > >> to introduce me to a friend of hers, who was the head of the civil > >> rights office at DHS. It turned out that he had heard of me > >> because of the litigation I'd been working on in Chicago, but he > >> offered to conduct an informational interview with me the next time > >> I was in DC thanks to Joann's introduction. I took him up on the > >> offer, and when a position opened up, I applied for it. I was > >> ready to go Schedule A, but they ended up processing my application > >> for that job competitively. It took well over a year from initial > >> application until I got my start date, but that was in part because > >> I had to obtain a security clearance for the job. > >> > >> I stayed a few years, but I needed a change. I saw a vacancy > >> announcement on this list for another federal position  actually > >> Scott LaBarre posted it. That same day, I sent out my resume and > >> cover letter to the Disability Employment Program Manager, and I > >> had my first phone interview later that afternoon for that > >> position. Several others on this list were also interviewed for > >> that position, I later learned. I was brought in for an in-person > >> interview, and I got the job. They used Schedule A for this > >> position. > >> > >> Since then, I've applied using Schedule A maybe 7 times, and I've > >> interviewed for 5 positions and have received 3 offers. These have > >> been with various Agencies, including SBA, SSA, Education, HUD, and the DOJ. > >> > >> In my work, I also attend conferences on hiring individuals with > >> disabilities. For example, there is an annual conference for > >> federal agencies called the Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with > >> Disabilities Federal Conference each fall in Washington. It > >> basically teaches agencies how to use Schedule A and other hiring > >> authorities like the Workforce Recruitment Program (like Schedule A > >> but for current students and recent graduates), in addition to > >> resources for providing reasonable acommodations and strategies for > >> retention. That is where I've met the hundreds of Schedule A > >> hires, and I've maintained contact with many of them. Also, the > >> disability community in Washington is small, so a lot of us know > >> one another. We turn up at conferences, workshops, balls, and just > >> randomly riding the metro or Marc trains. > >> > >> > >> My experience is that the range in age for those hired using > >> Schedule A is all over the place. Since it can be used to hire for > >> pretty much any position, it isn't true that most hires are > >> entry-level. I know Schedule A folks who are attorneys, > >> accountants, actuaries, nurses, education specialists, > >> transportation specialists, managers, HR folks, and on and on. > >> I can't say I know very many in law enforcement though  but then > >> again those folks are less likely to share that they have a > >> disability, or their disabilities are likely to be hidden rather > >> than obvious. > >> > >> Hope this helps. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Ronza > >> > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > >> Daniel McBride > >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:01 AM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Ronza: > >> > >> Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you > >> attend undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were > >> licensed to practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? > >> In which agency, and in what capacity was the hire? > >> > >> > >> You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. > >> I believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these > >> success stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With > >> which agencies, and in what capacity, are these people finding > >> success with Schedule A? > >> > >> Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you > >> estimate the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious > >> about this matter are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a > >> bunch. > >> > >> Dan McBride, Attorney > >> Fort Worth, Texas > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza > >> Othman > >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Hi Will, > >> > >> I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two > >> dozen in my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of > >> several hundred individuals with disabilities who've been hired > >> using Schedule A. But I live and interact in the Washington DC > >> area, so I can't say how effective such programs are outside of the > >> headquarters area. I do know folks who've been hired in the > >> regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd say I'm > >> more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different > >> federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule > >> A, so I can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the > >> same way. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Ronza > >> > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > >> William T. > >> Miller > >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, > >> but please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if > >> anyone on the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories  I'd > >> love to find out that my skepticism regarding the program is > >> unwarranted. > >> > >> Will Miller > >> > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- @> @>@> ,f3 ,alcidonis ,law ,(fice [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] > >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM > >> To: Blind Law Mailing List > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time > >> with so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much > >> admitted to > >> me: > >> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your > >> name is on the government's website? > >> > >> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have > >> applicants > >> > >> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never > >> receives even an acknowledgement of receipt. > >> > >> > >> Rod > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Deepa Goraya > >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM > >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have > >> tried > >> contacting some of them. > >> @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > >> Alcidonis > >> Law Office > >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM > >> To: Blind Law Mailing List > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that title. > >> The whole thing is a joke. > >> > >> > >> Rod @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Angie Matney > >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM > >> To: Blind Law Mailing List > >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> > >> Hello Will: > >> > >> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) advertized. > >> I > >> guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if there > >> are > >> openings. This page has more information: > >> @> @>@> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp > >> > >> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in practice. > >> > >> Angie > >> > >> > >> > >> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: > >>> Will: @> >>> > >>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I > >>> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at > >>> the state and local levels. @> >>> > >>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a > >>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is > >>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain > >>> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt > >>> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. @> >>> > >>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. @> >>> > >>> Dan McBride, Attorney > >>> Fort Worth, Texas @> >>> @> >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of > >>> William T. > >>> Miller > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM > >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >>> Subject: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) @> >>> > >>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned in > >>> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list > >>> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of > >>> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post > >>> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the hiring > >>> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand > >>> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs > >>> before they are posted to the public. > >>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A > >>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the > >>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the > >>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific > >>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. > >>> Thank you, @> >>> > >>> Will Miller @> >>> -----Original Message----- @> >>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM > >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > >>> Subject: Re: [bllaw] "Question" Posting @> >>> > >>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. @> >>> @> >>> ------------------------------------------- > >>> Daniel K. 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Should you receive > >>> this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > >>> to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. @> >>> @> >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross > >>> Doerr > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:45 PM > >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > >>> Subject: [bllaw] "Question" Posting @> >>> > >>> Hello List: @> >>> > >>> I am the one who posted the "question" about why disabled job seekers > >>> aren't being asked for binders full of their resumes to get more of > >>> "us" into the workplace. It was my blatant reference to a comment made > >>> during the presidential debate. @> >>> > >>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about > >>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for > >>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off > >>> topic message. @> >>> > >>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues > >>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post > >>> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to > >>> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive > >>> thought provocation. @> >>> > >>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off > >>> topic posting. It will not happen again. @> >>> > >>> Ross A. 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http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Oct 30 17:07:54 2012 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:07:54 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) References: <20121029235956.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> <003901cdb6be$e71d21e0$b55765a0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <261CF6F57EF741A2A50AF1CD6DE1B10D@mycomputer> Thank you Ronza. How does one find out about the jobs that are not posted so that the Schedule A initiative is maximized for applicants like us? Speaking strictly for myself, I will do that simply to get a paycheck coming in, but I do confess that it frustrating to spend years in the past doing exactly that to get into litigation where I have a proven success record, only to have to drop back to the "get a foot in the door" type of job and then try to manuver myself internaly back into practicing law all over again. That is frustrating. But thank you for the advice. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronza Othman" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > There isn't an easy answer to that question. The federal government has > people working on policy in a variety of series. At Education, they might > be Education Specialists or Management Analysts. At DOT they might be > Transportation Specialists or Infrastructure Specialists. At HHS, they're > Health Insurance Specialists or Healthcare Analysts. There are also > policy > jobs in each agency's office that handles regulatory affairs or FOIA > offices, in the offices that handle legislation (often called Office of > Legislation or Office of Congressional Affairs), in the offices of > communication or public affairs, and on and on. I'd suggest if you're > interested in a particular agency, you take a look at their organizational > chart from their website and see where you want to go based on your > personal > interests. Alternatively, go to USAJobs.gov and search for a particular > agency and see what's posted. Remember, you can apply using Schedule A > for > positions that have been posted, even if they're posted as competitive > positions. > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ray wayne > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 8:00 PM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > > I have the same question. > Ray Wayne > > > ----- Original Message ----- > ,f3 ,ross ,do]r > ,to3 8,bl ,law ,mail+ ,li/0 , > Date: Monday, Oct 29, 2012 19:25:57 > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > >> >> >> Where does one find policy jobs, I'm on the list for attorney >> postings, but don't know how to find the policy type. >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- > @> ,f3 8,ronza ,o?man0 @> ,to3 8',bl ,law ,mail+ > ,li/'0 >> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 6:27 PM >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> >> > Ross, >> > If you do make a move to Boston, New York, or Washington, please let >> > me know. I'd be happy to share your resume with folks in my health >> > care network. I'd also suggest you think about broadening what >> > you're looking for in terms of actual positions  there are a lot of >> > jobs on the policy side and very few on the litigation side. If you >> > do policy work for a while, you might have the opportunity to get >> > back into the litigation arena once you've expanded your network and >> > gotten your foot in the federal door. >> > >> > Regards, >> > Ronza >> > >> > > @> @> -----Original Message----- >> > From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross >> > Doerr >> > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 12:36 PM >> > To: Blind Law Mailing List >> > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> > >> > >> > Thank you Ronza. I see that you did a great deal of networking, and >> > that is something I have been trying to do a lot. I didn't know >> > that you knew Joanne Wilson  now a former director of a Federal >> > Agency is a connection! >> > I have been doing the same sort of emailing that you suggest with >> > introductory letters with a resume, and application writing for 3 >> > years, and don't seem to get much beyond a reply letter saying >> > either they will keep me on file for the next job opening or that >> > they don't know what they can do to help. >> > It would seem that a move out of Maine to a more cosmepolitan area >> > such as down in Boston or WOULDC would be in order. The reason I say >> > that is we don't really have any mass transit up here to speak of >> > unless you are on the Amtrack train, running out of Portland >> > regularly, so being able to do the type of networking that you refer >> > to isn't possible on a bus or train up here, but I wish that it >> > were. >> > My litigation record is an excellent one in State and Federal >> > matters but the type of open-minded disability hiring doesn't seem >> > to be as evident in this area. Your experiences highlight the need >> > to be either in a physical location where the type of casual, >> > coincidental contacts can be made, or to get a good networking >> > contact to help you get a foot in the door. Like you, I'm a proven >> > and seasoned professional in healthcare litigation (Medicaid) and >> > with litigation experience in the Help America Vote Act on the >> > administrative level, and then via ADA Title II into Federal Court >> > for polling place access. >> > I'm glad your experiences are successful and not as protracted in >> > the down side as mine are, but thanks for the information. >> > Ross A. Doerr Esq. >> > Admitted to Practice in: >> > Maine and New Hampshire >> > F. Ct. Admissions: >> > ME & NH >> > >> > >> > >> > > @> @> ----- Original Message ----- > @> @> ,f3 8,ronza ,o?man0 @> @> ,to3 8',bl ,law > ,mail+ > ,li/'0 >> > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:13 AM >> > Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> > >> > >> >> Hi, >> >> >> >> I'm happy to help if I can. Anyone interested in tips or tricks >> >> beyond what I share below is welcome to message me privately. >> >> >> >> I earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences from a >> >> very small Catholic university in Chicago. I attended DePaul >> >> University and earned a Masters in Public Services Management with >> >> a concentration in Healthcare Administration, and I attended DePaul >> >> University College of Law where I earned my JD. I received a job >> >> offer to work in the county prosecutor's office post-law school >> >> during my last year of law school, but the county went broke, and I >> >> found out a few weeks before I was to sit for the Bar that they had >> >> to rescind all offers for new people. So I drifted a little bit, >> >> taking whatever jobs I could find, including working as an attorney >> >> investigator for a pseudo-federal agency (which means a federal >> >> judge stood up this office on a temporary basis to investigate and >> >> adjudicate employment discrimination claims for a class action). I >> >> got that job by simply sending an email with my resume and cover >> >> letter after seeing an ad for it on my law school's career office >> >> website. I also worked for a law firm for a bit, eventually >> >> managing the suburban branch, and then I struck out on my own. >> >> Meanwhile, I was handling immigration cases, both for the law firm >> >> and when I hung my own shingle, and I was having great success >> >> against USCIS and ICE. That drew some attention to me as an Arab >> >> American Muslim who was finding the systemic discrimination in DHS >> >> programs. I also networked, networked, networked. >> >> >> >> One day, I had a conversation with Joann Wilson from NFB, who asked >> >> me about my future plans. I confided that I wasn't big on managing >> >> my own law practice and thought I'd prefer to work for a nonprofit >> >> or government agency so I could have greater impact. She offered >> >> to introduce me to a friend of hers, who was the head of the civil >> >> rights office at DHS. It turned out that he had heard of me >> >> because of the litigation I'd been working on in Chicago, but he >> >> offered to conduct an informational interview with me the next time >> >> I was in DC thanks to Joann's introduction. I took him up on the >> >> offer, and when a position opened up, I applied for it. I was >> >> ready to go Schedule A, but they ended up processing my application >> >> for that job competitively. It took well over a year from initial >> >> application until I got my start date, but that was in part because >> >> I had to obtain a security clearance for the job. >> >> >> >> I stayed a few years, but I needed a change. I saw a vacancy >> >> announcement on this list for another federal position  actually >> >> Scott LaBarre posted it. That same day, I sent out my resume and >> >> cover letter to the Disability Employment Program Manager, and I >> >> had my first phone interview later that afternoon for that >> >> position. Several others on this list were also interviewed for >> >> that position, I later learned. I was brought in for an in-person >> >> interview, and I got the job. They used Schedule A for this >> >> position. >> >> >> >> Since then, I've applied using Schedule A maybe 7 times, and I've >> >> interviewed for 5 positions and have received 3 offers. These have >> >> been with various Agencies, including SBA, SSA, Education, HUD, and >> >> the > DOJ. >> >> >> >> In my work, I also attend conferences on hiring individuals with >> >> disabilities. For example, there is an annual conference for >> >> federal agencies called the Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with >> >> Disabilities Federal Conference each fall in Washington. It >> >> basically teaches agencies how to use Schedule A and other hiring >> >> authorities like the Workforce Recruitment Program (like Schedule A >> >> but for current students and recent graduates), in addition to >> >> resources for providing reasonable acommodations and strategies for >> >> retention. That is where I've met the hundreds of Schedule A >> >> hires, and I've maintained contact with many of them. Also, the >> >> disability community in Washington is small, so a lot of us know >> >> one another. We turn up at conferences, workshops, balls, and just >> >> randomly riding the metro or Marc trains. >> >> >> >> >> >> My experience is that the range in age for those hired using >> >> Schedule A is all over the place. Since it can be used to hire for >> >> pretty much any position, it isn't true that most hires are >> >> entry-level. I know Schedule A folks who are attorneys, >> >> accountants, actuaries, nurses, education specialists, >> >> transportation specialists, managers, HR folks, and on and on. >> >> I can't say I know very many in law enforcement though  but then >> >> again those folks are less likely to share that they have a >> >> disability, or their disabilities are likely to be hidden rather >> >> than obvious. >> >> >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> Ronza >> >> >> >> > @> @>@> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >> >> Daniel McBride >> >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:01 AM >> >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> >> >> Ronza: >> >> >> >> Would you share with us your personal success story? Where did you >> >> attend undergraduate school and law school? From the time you were >> >> licensed to practice, how long was it before your Schedule A hire? >> >> In which agency, and in what capacity was the hire? >> >> >> >> >> >> You mention "hundreds" of Schedule A success stories in your area. >> >> I believe you do not mean hundreds of blind lawyers. Of these >> >> success stories, what type of disabilities are involved? With >> >> which agencies, and in what capacity, are these people finding >> >> success with Schedule A? >> >> >> >> Also, including yourself and the hundreds of others, what would you >> >> estimate the age demographics to be. I know several of us curious >> >> about this matter are in our late 50s to early 60s. Thanks a >> >> bunch. >> >> >> >> Dan McBride, Attorney >> >> Fort Worth, Texas >> >> > @> @>@> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronza >> >> Othman >> >> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:25 AM >> >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> >> >> Hi Will, >> >> >> >> I am a Schedule A "success story" myself, and I know at least two >> >> dozen in my Agency alone. I'd say overall, I probably know of >> >> several hundred individuals with disabilities who've been hired >> >> using Schedule A. But I live and interact in the Washington DC >> >> area, so I can't say how effective such programs are outside of the >> >> headquarters area. I do know folks who've been hired in the >> >> regions, but since the majority of feds work in DC, I'd say I'm >> >> more familiar with success in that area. In addition, different >> >> federal agencies have different protocols for implementing Schedule >> >> A, so I can't say each agency takes advantage of Schedule A in the >> >> same way. >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> Ronza >> >> >> >> > @> @>@> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >> >> William T. >> >> Miller >> >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:44 PM >> >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> >> >> Sounds familiar. I don't feel entitled to noncompetitive status, >> >> but please spare me the dangling carrot. I'm curious to know if >> >> anyone on the list is aware of any Schedule A success stories  I'd >> >> love to find out that my skepticism regarding the program is >> >> unwarranted. >> >> >> >> Will Miller >> >> >> >> > @> @>@> -----Original Message----- > @> @>@> ,f3 ,alcidonis ,law ,(fice [mailto:attorney at alcidonislaw.com] >> >> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 12:13 AM >> >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> >> >> As I said, it is just a joke. Long ago I stopped wasting my time >> >> with so-called schedule A coordinators. One of them pretty much >> >> admitted to >> >> me: >> >> "I don't think I am still the coordinator though." Really? And your >> >> name is on the government's website? >> >> >> >> I also don't see what the heck they are coordinating if they have >> >> applicants >> >> >> >> send resume to their attentions and the applicant just never >> >> receives even an acknowledgement of receipt. >> >> >> >> >> >> Rod >> >> > @> @>@> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: Deepa Goraya >> >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:49 PM >> >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> >> >> Many Schedule A coordinators don't even return calls or emails. I have >> >> tried >> >> contacting some of them. >> >> > @> @>@> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >> >> Alcidonis >> >> Law Office >> >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:25 PM >> >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> >> >> Some of the schedule A coordinators don't even know they hold that > title. >> >> The whole thing is a joke. >> >> >> >> >> >> Rod > @> @>@> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: Angie Matney >> >> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:41 PM >> >> To: Blind Law Mailing List >> >> Subject: Re: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) >> >> >> >> Hello Will: >> >> >> >> Jobs filled through schedule a do not have to be (but may be) > advertized. >> >> I >> >> guess you could contact the agency you're interested in and see if > there >> >> are >> >> openings. This page has more information: >> >> > @> @>@> http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_3-13.asp >> >> >> >> I don't know how well this theoretically great program works in > practice. >> >> >> >> Angie >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 10/18/12, Daniel McBride wrote: >> >>> Will: > @> >>> >> >>> Not only do I find the Schedule A Federal program somewhat suspect, I >> >>> am curious about the complete absence of Schedule A type programs at >> >>> the state and local levels. > @> >>> >> >>> I have been practicing criminal law for 29 years; 3 years as a >> >>> prosecutor and the remainder in defense. The local DA's office is >> >>> quite familiar with me and my abilities. However, my efforts to gain >> >>> employment with them do not receive the time of day. I have no doubt >> >>> but that their stated EEOC policy is mere form lacking any substance. > @> >>> >> >>> I cannot agree more with the posts entered since Ross' apology. > @> >>> >> >>> Dan McBride, Attorney >> >>> Fort Worth, Texas > @> >>> > @> >>> -----Original Message----- >> >>> From: bllaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of >> >>> William T. >> >>> Miller >> >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:41 PM >> >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> >>> Subject: [bllaw] binders = Schedule A? (a nonpartisan question) > @> >>> >> >>> Theoretically there is a process similar to the "binders" mentioned >> >>> in >> >>> the last presidential debate: Schedule A. I'm curious if this list >> >>> feels that schedule A is an effective process? My understanding of >> >>> Schedule A is that disabled candidates for federal positions can post >> >>> for jobs before they are posted publicly and, if qualified, the >> >>> hiring >> >>> manager may hire them noncompetitively. However, I don't understand >> >>> how disabled job candidates are supposed to know of potential jobs >> >>> before they are posted to the public. >> >>> If disabled candidates have no way of knowing what Schedule A >> >>> opportunities exists, then how can he or she take advantage of the >> >>> program? I'm definitely no expert on this topic, so if anyone on the >> >>> list can correct me and explain how one applies for a specific >> >>> position as a Schedule A candidate, please enlighten me. >> >>> Thank you, > @> >>> >> >>> Will Miller > @> >>> -----Original Message----- > @> >>> From: Daniel K. Beitz [mailto:dbeitz at wiennergould.com] >> >>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:54 PM >> >>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' >> >>> Subject: Re: [bllaw] "Question" Posting > @> >>> >> >>> I didn't see anything wrong with the post. > @> >>> > @> >>> ------------------------------------------- >> >>> Daniel K. 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It was my blatant reference to a comment >> >>> made >> >>> during the presidential debate. > @> >>> >> >>> In view of the on list and off list reprimands I have received about >> >>> the posting, I feel that I should go onto the list and apologize for >> >>> posting what is, as it has been pointed out to me repeatedly, an off >> >>> topic message. > @> >>> >> >>> I had thought that, in view of the underlying unemployment issues >> >>> that face those of us on the list, and those of us who regularly post >> >>> job listings, such as myself and Noel Nightengale, that an idea to >> >>> improve the employment situation would be net with some positive >> >>> thought provocation. > @> >>> >> >>> Since I was wrong, I apologize to the list as a whole for my off >> >>> topic posting. It will not happen again. > @> >>> >> >>> Ross A. 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All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The United States Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/sf0015.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of non-service-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is ten percent or more).