[Job-Discussions] Professional headshot

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I agree with Jennifer and Sandra: no need to invoke the ADA unless they push back. 
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> On Jun 23, 2023, at 2:56 PM, Sandra Gayer via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello,
> I would like to echo what Jennifer said. Eyes closed should be fine if
> you're able to discuss it with the photographer for your company. I
> agree that ID photos are a necessary evil. I had some done only last
> week and it was a booth so no humans to negotiate with, hee hee!
> 
> You'll get there. Good luck!
> Very best wishes,
> Sandra.
> 
>> On 6/23/23, Jennifer Wenzel via Job-Discussions
>> <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Good Morning Kelsey,
>> In my experience, having a photo taken for a professional headshot is a much
>> less stressful experience then for a state ID. Whether it is someone from
>> your company or a professional brought in for this purpose, they will likely
>> be much more patient and skilled than those who take Id pics. I have the
>> same issue and talked to the person who was taking mine and he was ale to
>> get a nice shot. I had the same concern for my wedding pictures, and a
>> conversation with our photographer resulted in him taking some great shots.
>> I hope it turns out great. Communication always goes a long way towards
>> resolving issues. A good headshot is also useful for things like LinkedIn,
>> just make sure your company is OK with you using it if they are doing this
>> specifically for internal use.
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>> From: Job-Discussions <job-discussions-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Kelsey Nicolay via Job-Discussions
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>> Subject: [Job-Discussions] Professional headshot
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>> Hello,
>> My employer would like everyone to have a professional headshot for their
>> own internal use. However, I do not have control over my eye movements and
>> cannot look at the camera; this also results in The picture coming out with
>> eyes closed, so getting my state ID picture taken at the BMV is a stressful
>> experience because the staff don’t care; they will make me redo the picture
>> until it’s right, but they cannot expect me to change something I have no
>> control over. Therefore, would it be within reason to communicate to them
>> that I do not have control over eye movements and that it is better if they
>> bring the camera to my face instead of havto look at it and that my eyes may
>> be closed?
>> Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone
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