[Blindtlk] ADA Question

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi Brandon. The scool needs to offer "reasonable accommodation" for
the learning exercises. I don't know much about NLP, but my guess is
that there is a way to apply the technique nonvisually in your
counseling practice. Unless the technique itself is inherently visual,
which seems unlikely, they should be able to modify any visual
learning activities, for instance by allowing you to use a sighted
reader for assistance. The fact that a subject is often taught
visually does not mean that a blind person cannot master that subject.
HTH,
Arielle

On 6/15/15, Brandon A. Olivares via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I have a question about the ADA. I’m trying to go for a certification in NLP
> (Neuro-linguistic programming) in October. It’s basically a counseling
> technique for helping people to overcome limiting beliefs, phobias and the
> like.
>
> When I told them I was totally blind, they said it would be “highly
> unlikely” I could qualify for the certification, since all training
> exercises have to be completed, and some are visual. I told them, according
> to my knowledge, that to deny me the an equal opportunity to this
> certification just because of my disability would violate the ADA. They
> seemed to back-pedal a bit, and he said he’d ask his managers and that he
> understands I want to do this etc.
>
> Is there anything they can do? Am I right that this would violate the ADA?
> He seemed to be quite uncertain about the whole thing.
>
> Your help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Brandon
>
>
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