[Blindtlk] ADA Question

[Kevin]

On 6/15/2015 10:54 PM, Brandon A. Olivares via blindtlk 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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Brandon, I advise you to fight this.  They are in violation of the A D 
a.  I can't tell you what exact part but they are going to be in hot 
water if they treat you this way.


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