[humanser] traveling

[Ericka]

If you're allergic to the dog I can understand not being too willing to share a ride. That's something I've never had to worry about since I just carry my cane. I agree there's too much stuff that's necessary to go with you to take the bus. Let us knowg what the job accommodations network says. I don't think your boss is going to like the truth. I think they have to accommodate no matter what you said in an interview. At that time you didn't know all the specifics of the job so it it's not fair in my opinion  they can hold what you said against you now. In case you need to, find out where the nearest willing to go ADA center is. They may be able to assist too.


Ericka Short
"What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always right."

 from my iPhone

> On Apr 15, 2016, at 12:35 PM, Lisa Irving via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am trying to problem solve. A large part of my job involves going to and
> from work sites in the community. Like anyone else I'm traveling to a
> community-based worksite or to the office on my time and on my dime. On the
> other hand, when I leave the community-based work site; a resource fair;
> clubhouse; County HHS or any other mental health program, I'm on the clock.
> My supervisor and I had a discussion and left it unfinished for the
> short-term. The discussion centered around my request for the company to
> split the cost for someone to drive me from the distant site back to the
> office. (the site is at least 45 minutes by car). Her initial responses
> looked like this. 
> 
> 
> 
> At first she said there's no way the company would go for anything like
> that. She also reminded me that I stated during the interview that I could
> travel through out the county. I stand by my response. I have the confidence
> and the ability to go where I want and when I want, however, if I'm hauling
> heavy stuff or bulky stuff; including groceries or resource materials, I do
> not use the bus system.For work it's not uncommon to see team memberspulling
> a roller bag behindthem. Unlike my peers, in addition to a roller bag for
> resources and supplies, I'll carry my backpack that contains food; dog
> supplies and a few other things. I'll also take my laptop in a shoulder bag.
> That's too much to haul on and off the busses and my back and shoulder is
> shot from doing just that. 
> 
> 
> 
> I thought about some solutions and I'm hoping that you can share your
> thoughts. I can quit; not an option. I can use the bus system; not
> practicle. I can hire a driver. This what I do when I call Uber (when the
> darn app works). Each time I pay for driving it's more money out of my
> part-time employee pocket. I can do this to a small extent. I asked if the
> company would split the cost of someone driving for me when I have to go to
> multiple sites or travel long distances. The initial response was no. I am
> going to contact the Job Accommodations Network today. Please share your
> suggestions.
> 
> 
> 
> By the way Ericka, generally, each team member flys solo when working in the
> community. If we are teamed up it's each person's responsibility to make
> his/her own travel arrangements. For various reasons some team members do
> not want my dog in their car. There are other reasons too. We travel with
> equipment; sometimes a binder and other times more stuff. You may already
> know that folks who drive often leave half of their house in the car.
> Again, please share your thoughts. 
> 
> 
> 
> From,
> 
> Lisa    
> 
> 
> 
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