[NAGDU] Criminal background check

Wed Jun 21 14:51:56 UTC 2017

Wowzer! That is a pretty damning bunch of posts except the damage control
one, which is pretty transparent by what it said.
Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com

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Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 8:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Criminal background check

Dan,

	I agree with you and have asked Fidelco for more information. I am
very doubtful, though, we will get an answer to my inquiry, since Fidelco
believes, as stated by their Chief Operating Officer, Julie Unwinn, that we
do not deserve answers to our inquiries nor input into their policies since
we do not pay for the services they provide. We are only the beneficiaries
of such services paid for by their assertions that they help the blind.
Their convoluted arguments reflect the arrogance of their CEO, Eliot
Russman. 

	While doing a little more research on this issue, I found a very
interesting website with numerous comments from past employees about the
corporate culture of Fidelco. You may want to take a look for yourselves!

https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Fidelco-Guide-Dog-Foundation-Reviews-E6546
08.htm

Fraternally yours,
Marion

Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU) National Federation of
the Blind
(813) 626-2789
President at NAGDU.ORG

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind  people
and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds
you back.

-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Weiner via
NAGDU
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 10:29 PM
To: Alana Leonhardy via NAGDU
Cc: Dan Weiner
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Criminal background check

I don't know, guys,is it really necessary, I mean, unless a school can tell
me or convince me that they've had problem with people with criminal records
in enough cases that this is warranted, I would be very hesitant to just buy
in to that type of reasoning.

So let's see, all  do you need a criminal background check to receive
services for the blind? What about other comparable services, yes I know, it
all boils down to the argument about what you're allowed to ask if you are
providing a service and ultimately it comes back to the same type of
arguments we hear about ownership, to give ownership or not to give
ownership.  If it were up to me, NAGDU and GDUI would be asking Fidelco why
this is so necessary.

On 6/18/2017 10:08 PM, Alana Leonhardy via NAGDU wrote:
> Hi, all,
> First off, if a school is going to require a background check, they
absolutely need to use a fully accessible website.
> On the issue itself, I think background checks are fine for a couple 
> of
reasons. I agree with some previous posters that having a criminal record
should not automatically disqualify someone from being accepted to
training...and if that's how some schools are doing things, then that's a
big problem. I think that, with some acceptions for various serious crimes,
things need to be looked at on a case by case basis.
> That being said, the safety of the dog isn't the only thing that needs 
> to
be taken in to account. There are also the other student's to consider. For
example, a person convicted of rape may be a fine dog handler, but it
wouldn't be fair to potentially put the other students in danger regardless
of how well that person may be able to work a guide dog.
> Alana
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 18, 2017, at 07:03, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>>
>> A friend of mine is applying to Fidelco, and he had to undergo a 
>> criminal background check as part of the application process.
>> Fidelco told him the IGDF is recommending that all schools add the 
>> check.  He also said the website Fidelco used for his part of the 
>> check wasn't really accessible, and he had to have a sighted person 
>> fill
out the form for him.
>>
>> Just thought I'd share.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>>
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