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

Tue Oct 1 02:30:17 UTC 2013

It is a journalism internship. I have spoken with the program director. I can still apply, but I won't be able to be placed in jobs that required a large amount of traveling at unpredictable times. And, traveling after hours as well. 

Bobbi A. L. Pompey
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> On Sep 30, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Anjelina Cruz <anjelinac26 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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