[BlindTlk] Blind Intelligence Analyst Sues FBI and Department of Justice (fwd)

[Raymond Foret Jr]

Fair enough.  After all, what with the click by law suits of late…thanks for the clarification.


Sent from the first computer with built-in screen reader access for the blind:

Sincerely,

The constantly barefooted Ray

> On Nov 27, 2019, at 8:23 PM, David Andrews via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is a real lawsuit, and was actually filed by an individual and the NFB.  There was a nfbnet-members message about it a few days ago.
> 
> Dave
> 
> At 06:53 AM 11/26/2019, you wrote:
>> Has the NFB been officially notified about this?  Are you sure this is legit and not one of those click by law suit things?  A fair question considering what has been happening lately.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from the first computer with built-in screen reader access for the blind:
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> The constantly barefooted Ray
>> 
>> > On Nov 26, 2019, at 3:21 AM, Jude DaShiell via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> >
>> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> > Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 22:17:21
>> > From: "Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc." <ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com>
>> > Reply-To: antad at googlegroups.com
>> > To: antad at googlegroups.com
>> > Subject: Blind Intelligence Analyst Sues FBI and Department of Justice
>> >
>> > This one might run for years unend, but, there could be an attempt to SETTLE
>> > OUT OF COURT!
>> >
>> > The course of KEEPING OUR GREAT LANDS safe and secure is the job of all,
>> > blind or otherwise.  But when the organ of government that's supposed to
>> > JEALOUSLY GUARD against discriminatory practices looks the other way, it's
>> > time to say HELLO and have it come back home.
>> >
>> > Invoking Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the
>> > Justice Department and the FBI are being sued for failing to promote and
>> > encourage reasonable accommodations as required under law.
>> >
>> > The blind intelligence analyst bringing the suit is hamstrung, unable to
>> > discharge the duties required by the job as well as other assigned tasks
>> > because PROPRIETARY APP/SOFTWARE needed for work is COMPLETELY INACCESSIBLE.
>> >
>> >
>> > Far too often, we go to war against mainstream market for falling short when
>> > it comes to compliance with the ADA and related laws; however, each of our
>> > trillion governments:  City, county, state, and federal are equally guilty,
>> > constantly finding ways to wiggle themselves away from being caught in the
>> > act of persistent discrimination.
>> >
>> > This is one that I will keep watching with keen interest.  This might go all
>> > the way to SCOTUS, and may be the blind may yet record another victory.
>> > I'll keep scanning the dockets and yell when there's a major break; stay
>> > tuned!
>> >
>> > Sincerely,
>> > Olusegun
>> > Denver, Colorado
> 
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