[blindlaw] Seeking Advice

[Sy Hoekstra]

I like Angie's approach. It is totally possible to get an offer though not
bringing up your vision at all, which is what I did. I think the best way to
counter the ever-lurking danger of prejudice is to be as professional,
sharp, and prepared as possible. If they still think it's impossible or
difficult for a visually impaired person to do the job because they don't
know how it works logistically, there is probably relatively little you can
do to convince them otherwise. It's terrible, but there are enough smart
recruiters out there that I'm sure you will land a great summer gig.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Angie
Matney via blindlaw
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 12:38 PM
To: Derek Manners; Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice

I never disclosed blindness prior to on-campus (on-grounds, at UVA)
interviews, and I landed several opportunities that way, including a
summer position with my current employer. I am totally blind also. I
specifically remember the interview that landed me the summer job with
the firm I work for now. At the end, I asked the two attorneys if they
wanted to ask me about how I would perform certain tasks. They said,
"No, we assume based on your resume that you're capable of doing the
job." (If only we all were so lucky to get that response every time.)
I did talk with them a little about braille and screen-readers. And of
course I had to provide more specific information later. But the
strategy of just showing up worked well for me. Best of luck.

On 8/14/14, Derek Manners via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I'm in the process of OCI right now. I'd be happy to share my strategy
with
> you.
>
> Feel free to call. 9032716494.
>
> It's been somewhat successful. I've gotten two call backs at two firms I'm
> interested in, 3 no's, and haven't heard from several others. I'm applying
> for too firms in DC so it's probably slightly different but the strategy
> should be the same.
>
> Best
> Derek
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:38 PM, "Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw"
>> <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Listers,
>>
>> I have several on campus interviews coming up. The good news is, I
>> have a good resume and am very qualified. The bad news is, I don't
>> know how to communicate that the fact that I am totally blind does not
>> somehow mean I can't work as quickly, efficiently, or with the same
>> degree of quality as a sighted person.
>>
>> Has anyone had luck with an on campus interview? Has anyone found a
>> way to allay people's concerns in the context of these 20 minute
>> interviews?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chris
>>
>>
>> --
>> Chris K. Stewart
>> University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016
>> Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal
>> Co-President, American Constitution Society
>> California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010
>> Ph:
>> (502)457-1757
>>
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