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

[Anjelina Cruz]

Bobby, This is a good question.
Since I'm going into the social work field and have encountered the  driver's
 licens quandary, I'm taking the approach of asking before assuming
I'm not qualified for the job. Unfortunately the jobs I've asked about
so far are transporting clients and since I'm in an area with no
public transit, I'd be working to pay a driver.
I've discussed this issue with my intern supervisor and she said as
the director of a small nonprofit, even is she wanted to hire a person
who couldn't drive she wouldn't have the funds to provide such an
accommodation.

On 9/30/13, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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Anjelina