[Blindtlk] ADA Question

[Judy Jones]

There are people who would limit us, because, from their frame of reference, 
they really believe most things blind people cannot do.

However, in a field like somnography, for instance, as far as my husband 
could find, the software could not be made accessible, (this is a field he 
thought about studying for).  I'm not saying we have the final word on 
everything, but there are instances when certain things are not yet 
available to us, because of the lack of technology advancement.

I would definitely pull in the assistance of an AT person on this if you 
can.

Judy


-----Original Message----- 
From: Brandon A. Olivares via blindtlk
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 8:54 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Cc: Brandon A. Olivares
Subject: [Blindtlk] ADA Question

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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