[humanser] Uber as an alternative for a driving requirement driving

[Christina Moore]

I am wondering about this as well though there is no Uber where I live
so unless I move or get an internship/job in a place with Uber this
would not matter.
Though it could for the future.

On 11/20/15, Ericka via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Using Uber is a creative answer. After all they are required to have
> insurance etc. I too am interested in how this might play out.
>
> Ericka Short
> "Friends are like flowers in the garden of life"
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Nov 19, 2015, at 8:27 PM, Lisa Irving via humanser
>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am in the process of applying for a part-time Peer Specialist position.
>> The job is mostly center-based. The facility is a non-descript acute
>> residential crisis house. Occasionally, clients are transported to social
>> service appointments. I have an evolving solution and I'd really
>> appreciate
>> your professional expertise and how you address this sensitive issue;
>> maintaining confidentiality and making the workplace inclusive for
>> qualified
>> blind professionals.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'd like to propose using Uber or public transportation to transport the
>> client to his/her appointment. I'd like to think that the issue of
>> confidentiality is moot for these reasons.  The facility looks like a
>> large
>> house. The client doesn't wear anything could identify him as an acute
>> care
>> resident. Also, the client and I can agree to not use his name or discuss
>> the particulars of her appointment or psychiatric needs. Please give me a
>> reality check.
>>
>>
>>
>> Has anyone  worked with an employer who is willing to reimburse you for
>> gas
>> and mileage when using a paid car service? As far as gas and mileage, I'm
>> not asking for anything beyond what is allowed for employees with similar
>> responsibilities. So far, what do you think about this evolving solution?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> There's the matter of the remaining cost to transport a client  encored
>> when
>> using Uber/Lyft or a similar car service. Should I offer to soak up the
>> cost
>> of travel that goes beyond the standard reimbursement, or should I
>> request
>> the employer to cover the remaining cost as a lawful accommodation? I
>> already have a sense this is shaky terrain.
>>
>>
>>
>> I've also wondered about trying to swap some job duties with other
>> employees. The downside to this, is I'm pretty sure there are no other
>> Peer
>> Specialists working at this site. The majority of the staff are
>> therapists
>> and admin. Folks. Please let me know how to proceed without burning
>> bridges
>> to employment.
>>
>>
>>
>> From, Lisa Irving
>>
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