[Job-Discussions] Anyone in writing careers?

[Rayn Darren]

Hi Ericka,
Have you given any thought to business writing? In case I have the generalization wrong, I’m referring to the writing of grant proposals and letters of intent or things like press releases and reports?
Thanks,
Sarah 

> On May 19, 2021, at 12:38 PM, Ericka via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I put this out on stylist already, but I am burnt out of the helping profession. I am considering doing content writing but looking for other writing related jobs in general. Just brainstorming, not committing to anything. If there are other riders on here I would love to hear from you. Not just people who’ve written children’s books or novels that got published but any kind. I have any advice for someone who is 50 almost in breaking into a new career I’ll take it! Appreciate by the way the advice!
> 
> Adios from Wisconsin
> 
> Ericka Nelson
> 
>>> On May 19, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Justin Williams via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>> Under the americans with disabilities act, your friend with low vision, or
>> anyone else with a disability is not obligated to inform the employer of
>> this at all unless they want or need accommodations. In order to get
>> accommodations, they must disclose if they want the employer to allow and or
>> extend any accommodations.  If at anytime during the application process
>> accommodations are needed, then the applicant myst disclose.  So, your
>> friend is not obligated to disclose unless she needs accommodations.  
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Justin
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Job-Discussions [mailto:job-discussions-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Jess Shek via Job-Discussions
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:12 AM
>> To: job-discussions at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Jess Shek <jessshek at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Job-Discussions] Disclosing about your visual impairment
>> 
>> Dear All,
>> 
>> I have come across questions about when to disclose their visual impairment
>> when applying for jobs.
>> 
>> A lot of them (including myself) will not disclose their visual impairment
>> in the resume, and also in the initial chat with employers until the
>> face-to-face interview taking place, as there will be chances that your
>> application will be totally ignored.
>> 
>> One of my low-visioned friend only told the employer about her visual
>> impairment after she got an offer from the employer. She told the employer
>> as accommodations are needed. But the employer felt that this was an
>> integrity issue, that they thought that my friend should have informed them
>> about the visual impairment prior to the offer is given.
>> And my friend felt that since just slight accommodations is needed (e.g.
>> having a bigger monitor), she doesn't think she should let the employer
>> know, as from her past experience, employers will not consider her
>> application when she mentions to them her visual impairment during the
>> hiring process.
>> 
>> Could I seek your view on that, i.e. when is the best time to tell employers
>> about the applicant's visual impairment? And, if no accommodation is needed
>> (e.g. for a low-visioned person), do you think he/she needs not tell the
>> employer about his/her visual impairment?
>> 
>> Many thanks in advance!
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Jess
>> 
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