[humanser] traveling

Lisa Irving peacefulwoman89 at cox.net
Fri Apr 15 23:14:05 UTC 2016 

Good point about the SDI impairment-related work expenses. While SSI allows
for tons of deductions; SDI does NOT. SDI allows for "spend down" when it
comes to traveling from "home to the office and back to home" The rules are
not clear about traveling from home to off-site work sites and then from the
off-site workplace back to the office. 

I was at a recent coalition meeting and heard a presentation which addressed
some of what we're talking about. I also contacted the 800 SSA folks. I
spoke to some one who really went out of his way to explain what I can and
cannot count. For example, while I can count my service animal's food and
vet care I can not count grooming expenses. Go figure. The ADA says "clean"
One would think SSA would be onboard with the ADA. Lol. 

Lisa 

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Subject: Re: [humanser] traveling

Good point Justin. Doesn't matter whether your part or full-time if you're
just starting out? I know she's on probation because she just started. Just
curious for future reference.

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

 from my iPhone

> On Apr 15, 2016, at 4:29 PM, justin williams via Humanser
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> If you have ssi, or ssdi, you can use either blind related work 
> expenses, or the Impaired related work expenses to alay the costs.
> You nearest center for Independent living should be able to assist you 
> with that.
> Justin
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Ericka via Humanser
> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 4:58 PM
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> Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] traveling
> 
> 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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