[blindlaw] Employment Discrimination?

[Tim Elder]

Hi Jordan,

I'm happy to talk with you more about this off list.  But legal opinions and
privileged/confidential communications should not be discussed publically on
this list.  Anyone, including your employer's attorneys, can review the
contents of this forum.  


-----Original Message-----
From: Jordan Richardson [mailto:lilrichie411 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 4:06 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Employment Discrimination?

Hi all,

I was hired as a preschool tutor with the Minnesota Reading Corps (an
AmeriCorps affiliate).  They work with different sites to hire tutors.  They
have trained me and payed me, but when it came time for me to start working
they delayed my start and barred me from showing up at the site.

I have requested Braille as an accommodation and said that I can provide the
Braille myself.  I would use dymo tape on flash cards and books.  The
following paragraph is from an email from the

> "I understand Kay Tellinghuisen of The Family Partnership (TFP) has been
working with you to place a Reading Corps member. Because of the work
conditions which are presented at TFP for this position and the visual
impairment of your member, we are requesting your further help to ensure the
safety and success for all."


To this emailthere was a document attached titled "ADA Medical Provider
Report."  As I understand I am under no obligation to fill out this form.
Is that correct?  It is obvious the need for accommodations.

What are my legal obligations?  What do you suggest I do next?

Respectfully,
Jordan Richardson 

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