[Job-Discussions] Professional headshot

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To explain the suggestion about making an ADA request - that means you 
clearly explain that you have a disability and request for them to be 
flexible to work within your limitations.  It is to educate them.  It is 
not a threat to sue for ADA violations as the comment "invoke the ADA" 
seems to suggest.  But it is not asking for a favor.  And you shouldn't 
have to do extra like paying for a professional if someone without that 
disability wouldn't have to do.  If it is a casual conversation or make 
it sound like you are asking for a favor, they may not understand the 
situation and when they refuse, that escalates the situation.  But by 
using the right language and approach, ideally in writing, it helps them 
understand what is going on and know how to work with you.  But if you 
get fired or face retaliation, then you have proof if you then need to 
invoke the ADA for legal remedy.  This is not legal advice, just 
unfortunate learning experiences.

> On Jun 24, 2023, at 1:10 AM, Justin Williams via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?True.
>
> I hope I didn't imply to just leap to the ADA, and I guess I did, my mistake.
>
> I just meant to have a meeting to see what accommodations could be made.
> Justin
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> From: Job-Discussions <job-discussions-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
> Of Dick Davis via Job-Discussions
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> I agree with Jennifer and Sandra: no need to invoke the ADA unless they push back.
> Dick Davis
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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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>>> Of Kelsey Nicolay via Job-Discussions
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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
>>>