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

[Ericka]

True. And Kenosha Wisconsin where I live the county offers a low cost – $4.50 both ways if you are lower income and nine if you are not – – they take you wherever you want to go if you call in advance. These are generally elderly people and their insurance is most often the only decision whether they are volunteers or not. They are not paid more than a percentage for mileage. I have to say these little ladies and little man are safer and more reliable than any time I can remember riding on paratransit. I haven't use them to take somebody else somewhere, but I have easily gotten to job interviews and back-and-forth daily to internship type things with no problem. The staff is also very supportive and understanding unlike a lot of more corporate entities. I don't have a guy dog so I can't speak to that side of things. The sad thing is though this is a wonderful thing every rule county ought to have and many do not. You have to qualify for it of course, but it's not that hard. If you can't see, you call by. If you can't read street signs. You qualify. If you have a wheelchair that cannot fold, you have to take the bus or paratransit. I think that is the worst because that limits others options. However I understand. Most people are not trained on how to transfer people and most people do not have wheelchair accessible vans which are very expensive. I am glad I barely qualify for paratransit as they are not reliable and are losing contracts left and right because of this. May I take this question up on the jobs list to see what Dick and others have to say in that arena? I know here we are discussing not just getting to work, but using it to transport clients while on the job.g

Ericka Short
"Friends are like flowers in the garden of life"

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> On Nov 20, 2015, at 6:48 PM, Merry Schoch via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Uberr is not regulated so you can never be sure who will be driving and what
> condition their vehicle will be in.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> humanser
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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"
> 
> 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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