[Blindtlk] ADA Question

[Brandon A. Olivares]

Thanks so much everyone. Just as an update…

I found another organization that also does the same certification, and it’s all online. They were willing to work with me and make any accommodations that might be necessary. It was an amazing response, especially given the response I got from the first organization. So I am successfully carrying out this training, and trying to get my money back from th first place.

For the principle of it, I should have stuck with the first one and fought it out…but this one is cheaper overall and I just didn’t want to deal with it all.

Brandon

> On Jun 16, 2015, at 5:02 PM, Marion Gwizdala via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Brandon,
> 
> 	I have attached the implementing regulations of the ADA concerning such things. It would also be good for you to become involved in the NFB's Human Services Division, as they are advocating for such things in the fields of counseling and related fields. I have copied this message to the president of the Division and provided you her name, email email address, and telephone number. If you will be attending convention, our legal department will address such things during the division meeting on Tuesday, July 7. Check the agenda for more details.
> 
> Merry Schoch, President
> NFB Human Services Division
> (813) 625-1850
> MerryS at verizon.net <mailto:MerryS at verizon.net>
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
> 
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> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] ADA Question
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> 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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