[nabs-l] Internships/Jobs Requiring a driver's license car

[Arielle Silverman]

I've often been told that you should never disqualify yourself for a
job you want. Apply and let them decide if you are worthy or not. If
you don't apply you have a 100% chance of not being hired.
You may also find that during the application process you learn about
other opportunities, even if you are not hired.

Arielle

On 9/30/13, justin williams <justin.williams2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Always ask the employer if there maybe a way to work around the driver's
> license.  There may not be, but you should at least explain your options,
> and how you are qualified, and see what they say.  If the license is
> because
> you may have to travel for business, there may be other ways.  If the
> license is because you have to drive cliants around, that may be different.
> Without knowing the parameters of the internship in question, my first
> response is to just ask.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Arielle
> Silverman
> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 3:11 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Internships/Jobs Requiring a driver's license car
>
> I disagree. If you want the job and are otherwise qualified, I think it's
> worth calling or emailing the employer to ask why a car is required.
> Explain
> your transportation options and emphasize that you should be able to
> perform
> the job duties just fine using the transportation you have available to
> you,
> but that due to blindness you cannot drive your own vehicle. Also,
> sometimes
> employers request a driver's license when what they really mean is just a
> form of identification (and you should have some kind of state ID card). If
> the job requires getting around, but not actually driving other people
> around, you should be fine.
>
> Arielle
>
> On 9/30/13, Jane <juanitatighan at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I've discovered that no matter what, if you don't have a license they
>> will use it as an excuse not to hire you, so don't bother applying.
>>
>> Jane
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sep 30, 2013, at 2:43 PM, Bobbi Pompey <pompey2010 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I have come across several job and internship applications that say a
>>> driver's license and car is required for the position. I have access
>>> to reliable transportation, but obviously I will not be driving due
>>> to my vision.  What do you suggest? What are my legal rights?
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> Bobbi A. L. Pompey
>>> (336) 988-6375
>>> pompey2010 at yahoo.com
>>> http://pompey2050.wix.com/bobbi-pompey
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