[humanser] Questions

[Amy Hatten]

What type of formal training did you guys all have for the blind? And what technology as an assistive technology do you guys use a lot in your jobs?

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> On Jun 23, 2014, at 3:20 PM, "justin williams via humanser" <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Yes, the employer does have to prove that driving is an essential part of
> the job.  I've met people who used a system of drivers in situations when
> driving was required.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marion
> Gwizdala via humanser
> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 3:56 PM
> To: 'Amy Hatten'; 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Questions
> 
> Amy,
>    In the field of psychology, it is very difficult to find gainful
> employment without a master's degree. As for the driver license requirement,
> the Human Services Division is working to help employers understand that,
> unless this requirement is an essential function of the job, it cannot be
> used to disqualify a disabled person from the job. We will have a speaker
> from the Equal Employment Opportunity commission at our meeting this year to
> discuss this and other disability related employment questions.
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> 
> Marion Gwizdala, M.S., Co-Chair
> Policy & Law Committee
> National Federation of the Blind
> Human Services Division
> (813) 626-2789
> Marion.Gwizdala at Verizon.net
> 
> High expectations create unlimited opportunities for the blind!
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amy Hatten
> via humanser
> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 2:23 PM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [humanser] Questions
> 
> Hello all.my name is Amy and new to the list. I have a few questions and
> hopefully I will get some answers. I graduated with a bachelors degree in
> psychology. When searching for jobs I have noticed some of them that I am
> interested and require either a valid drivers license and/or  a Masters
> degree.  If it is not one or the other, sometimes it can be both are
> required. Is there any way around any of these requirements? 
> Has anyone else experienced this problem? I would love to hear back from
> anyone and to meet people to discover what my options are with a degree in
> psychology. My main goal with the degree is to help people, change and make
> a positive difference and impact on the lives of others. 
> 
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