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

[Merry Schoch]

Uberr is not regulated so you can never be sure who will be driving and what
condition their vehicle will be in.  

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From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via
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Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 4:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [humanser] Uber as an alternative for a driving requirement
driving

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"

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> 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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