[humanser] Drivers license requirement

Mon Jan 23 03:12:42 UTC 2017

Good point.  You can call and explain your situation.  That's letting them
know you are a person who is blind, but you are at least not lying on the
application. 
I don't know if this is a good idea or not, they could just flag it and not
interview you because of that and say you just didn't make the cut, but that
is one solution that in some cases, I'd consider. I've actually done that
before, but I didn't get the interview.  Irronically, I'm working for that
same agency now, but they are a Center for Independent living, so I'm not
sure if my story really counts.
Justin

-----Original Message-----
From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cheryl Wade
via HumanSer
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2017 8:23 PM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Cheryl Wade <wadecher at msu.edu>
Subject: Re: [humanser] Drivers license requirement

Greetings,

I have a couple of suggestions about driver licenses. At one point, when I
was very interested in a position, I called the director of human resources,
explained my situation and asked her to flag my application as being
qualified, if my other attributes were suitable. She assured me that she
would do so.

Second, here is a letter I sometimes include with applications when the
driver license comes up.

Thanks.

Cheryl Wade, Outpatient Therapist

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center

On 1/21/2017 6:29 AM, Danielle Ledet via HumanSer wrote:
>   would have to agree with Janice. It's been my experience that when
> asked for a DL a State ID is always accepted.
>
> On 1/21/17, Justin Williams via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Yes it could, but I don't know how lift and Uber work when transporting
>> clnsumers.  My guess is that they wouldn't work for that, but you could
>> transport yourself.  However, if it comes down to getting an interview,
by
>> saying yes, and not getting an interview by saying no, I saying yes.
>> Unless
>> driving is an essential part of the job, it shouldn't be on the job
>> discription.
>> Justin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan
>> Franks via HumanSer
>> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2017 2:10 AM
>> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jonathan Franks <jfranks at nfbtx.org>
>> Subject: Re: [humanser] Drivers license requirement
>>
>> Hello all,
>> This is a very interesting thread that I actually came across a situation
>> today.
>>
>> I was looking for jobs at my State's Department of Family and Protective
>> Services and came across a CPS Trainee position.
>>
>> One of the job requirements is:
>> This position requires use of the applicant's personal motor vehicle to
>> complete job functions. Applicants for positions must have a reliable
motor
>> vehicle; an acceptable driving record for the past five years; a current,
>> valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or
>> cargo load that applies to the job; and proof of insurance. Applicants
must
>> provide proof of driving record, insurance, and license.
>>
>> However, my question is:
>> Could ride sharing services such as Uber and Lift substitute for this
>> requirement?
>>
>> I look forward to hearing your responses as this situation is quite new
for
>> me.
>>
>> Jonathan Franks BSW
>> Secretary
>> National Federation of the Blind Human Services Division
>>
>>
>> On 1/20/17, Miranda via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hi Janice,
>>> I like your train of thought, especially because for anything other
>>> than driving, a valid state ID card is equivalent to that of a drivers
>>> license. I do have a quick question for you though. What solutions do
>>> you propose for responsibilities related to most social work or human
>> services positions?
>>> For transporting yourself, you could have a private driver,  use a
>>> taxi or Uber, use paratransit or ride the city bus depending on time
>>> constraints, but what if clients need to be transported? I am simply
>>> asking, because this is a concern that I myself have encountered. When
>>> I did my internship, I rode with another coworker who was supervising
>>> and teaming up with me on projects. However, I would love to hear
>>> anyone's
>> proposed solutions.
>>> Thanks, and have a wonderful weekend!
>>>
>>> Best wishes, Miranda
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Jan 20, 2017, at 7:36 PM, Janice Toothman via HumanSer
>>>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hey Sarah,
>>>>
>>>> I live in MD and in the counseling professional.  I decided that
>>>> since I have an ID card from the MD department of Motor Vehicles that
>>>> I will answer "yes" for the dilemma you propose.
>>>>
>>>> I hope then that once granted an interview that I can state my case
>>>> and explain a solution if they truly believe that this is an
>>>> Essential component of the job.
>>>>
>>>> However, I feel that this is a way for businesses and agencies to
>>>> start a criminal background checks on potential interviewees as well
>>>> as potentially discriminate against certain groups if they have a way
>>>> to access a persons drivers license/ID.
>>>>
>>>> Janice
>>>>
>>>>> On 1/20/2017 6:49 PM, patnaude.sarah--- via HumanSer wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey everyone,
>>>>>
>>>>> The last several months I have been applying for jobs in the social
>>>>> work/mental health/criminal justice field. My hope is to one day be
>>>>> a Victim Advocate. However, through this process, comes the
>>>>> frustration with the issue surrounding driver license. Many of the
>>>>> jobs in these fields require you to transport clients, which is
>>>>> another frustration all in itself. However, even jobs where I
>>>>> wouldn't have to transport anyone requires a drivers license.
>>>>> Usually I just put no on the application and hope for an interview
>>>>> but it seems the Virginia Government website automatically
>>>>> disqualifies my application from being considered if I press no.
>>>>> This has happened twice, both for jobs I was qualified for and in
>>>>> some cases even over-qualified. I was wondering what you all have
>>>>> done about this or would advise me to do. I would say yes and then
>>>>> just explain in the interview since I do have a State ID, but I don't
>> want to lie on the application.
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Sarah
>>>>>
>>>>>
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