[humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment

[Shannon Cook]

What a great idea!



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From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Karen Rose
Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 5:16 PM
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Subject: Re: [humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment

Unless these jobs specifically involve driving other people such as clients a drivers license requirement is illegal. Rather than immediately challenged the requirement I would recommend simply entering your non-driver state ID number in the box for drivers license. The number will appear like a drivers license number and no one will know the difference until you appear for the interview.

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> On Oct 12, 2013, at 5:12 PM, Leslie Fairall <fairall at shellworld.net> wrote:
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> The problem Anfelina is having is that these agencies are requiring a driver's license, in order for her to be considered for the job. I have seen the same requirements for some jobs in the VA as well. The problem is that a blind person gets screened out before they even have a chance to get an interview and discuss job accommodations. Requiring a driver's license in the majority of human services jobs is illegal because driving is not an essential function of the job. That makes it really tough. Most likely these agencies are discriminating against blind people without realizing it. They need to be educated about the law.
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