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

[Ashley Bramlett]

Bobbi,
I think you should use your networks and career center to get an internship.
Its hard enough getting an internship because they are so competetive even 
if you have excellent grades and references.
I remember my unsuccessful attempts to secure internships; I applied for 
nonprofit jobs with a nonprofit called Volunteer Fairfax. Each summer they 
got a grant from Exxon to give to nonprofits. This grant was divided up to 
give each intern a stipend for two months of interning. I applied for 
several positions and was interviewed for one job. I was not selected.

The driving issue did not come up for me.
I agree with Jane. They are looking for the top notch candidates and one who 
can get around fast; that is with a car as public transit is often slower.
So, I would not apply. I would do my best to apply to jobs without such a 
requirement.

Barriers are definitely transportation. Just because you may be able to get 
around does not mean
that they will let you transport clients. What about transporting materials? 
If you use public transport or paratransit, you may not have room to 
transport this stuff.
Also not everywhere has public transit.

You have the legal right to work here with proper identification. You can 
use other forms of ID other than a drivers license.
But if the job requires driving, there is often no way around that.

If you know the organization though, you may be able to call and negotiate 
something with them.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bobbi Pompey
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 2:43 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: [nabs-l] Internships/Jobs Requiring a driver's license car

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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