[Nfbc-info] Nfbc-info Digest, Vol 110, Issue 11

Wed Jul 16 14:04:11 UTC 2014

From: Dennis Russak, Good Morning everyone, 

  I read with great interest Lisa Irving's entry about the job offer from an Agency for the Blind in San Diego about the part time Recreation coordinator. 

  From what I understand about the Americans with Disabilities Act, as long as you can come up with an alternative technique in performing that part of the job that the agency says supposedly requires driving, then the driving requirement may be illegal according to the ADA. However, the ADA. has been through the courts so many times, I couldn't even try to tell you much about it anymore. 

  I would contact either Shannon Dillon, Tim Elder, or Scott LaBarre further  about this matter. They are three Federation attorneys who know the law and can give you a better and more educated opinion about it. In my opinion, though, this agency may not have the best posative beliefs about blindness. I've dealt with these type agencies before when I lived back east, and they leave a lot to be desired. (For this agency's information, a blind person could (1) hire a driver at his/her own expense to drive the perspective employee when required, or (2) the agency in question could pay such a driver). 

  So, Lisa, I would contact the people I suggested about this, because in my opinion, if it truly is illegal, that agency down there should know better than this, and shouldn't be allowed to get away with this. 

    Dennis Russak    

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>    1. CABS Got Talent (Joseph Retherford)
>    2. FW: New Posts on LFLegal: access to prescription labels, Blue
>       Cross information, legal update (Lisa Irving)
>    3. part-time recreation position, San Diego (Lisa Irving)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:54:53 com0700
> From: "Joseph Retherford" <jgretherford at ucdavis.edu>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>,
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> Subject: [Nfbc-info] CABS Got Talent
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> Hello Everyone,
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> CABS is proud to announce our first annual CABS Got Talent. Please
> distribute far and wide to all that may be interested.
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> Thanks and good luck,
> 
> California Association of Blind Students
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> CABS's GOT TALENT
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>  
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> comAre you a blind or visually impaired student living in California?
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> comD you have an amazing talent you're just itching to show off? 
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>  
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> Then enter The California Association of Blind Students first annual talent
> contest. 
> 
> All musicians, poets, singers, and actors are welcome.  
> 
>  
> 
> Upload a 1-3 minute clip of yourself showing off  your talent to sendspace
> or youtube, and send the link via email to the CABS's Got Talent committee
> chair Roselyn Perez at 
> 
>  <mailto:rp1rules at gmail.com> rp1rules at gmail.com  
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> Or visit 
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>  <http://www.nfbcal.org/cabs> www.nfbcal.org/cabs 
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> for more information
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> The grand prize winner will receive $50 and will get the chance to perform
> at the CABS annual board meeting at this year's National Federation of the
> Blind State Convention.
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> From: Lainey Feingold [mailto:LF at LFLEGAL.COM] 
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> To: Lainey Feingold
> Subject: New Posts on LFLegal: access to prescription labels, Blue Cross
> information, legal update 
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> Dear colleagues:  I have put up three new posts on my website.  Please share
> as appropriate, and as always, feedback welcomed:
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>  
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> Health Insurance Accessibility:  WellPoint health insurance giant has made a
> big committment to access for blind members — and they own Blue Cross and
> Blue Shield operations (including Anthem companies) around the country.
> Learn more and send feedback on the accessibility initiatve:
> http://lflegal.com/2014/07/wellpoint-blue/  
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> Information Access Legal Update:  I used to do a legal update on information
> access just once a year for the CSUN conference.  But so much is going on in
> the law around web, mobile and other digital and print access issues that
> I've started to do them more frequently.  Here's the update for developments
> between March 15 and July 15, 2014:
> http://lflegal.com/2014/07/july-legal-update/  If you think anything is
> missing, please let me know!
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>  
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> Accessible Prescription Information Update:  Three national retailers in the
> United States now offer talking pill bottles. Please help us spread the word
> about the services being offered by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.
> http://lflegal.com/2014/07/talking-prescription-labels/
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> Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 01:19:40 com0700
> From: "Lisa Irving" <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
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> Subject: [Nfbc-info] part-time recreation position, San Diego
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> I have mixed feelings about posting this position. A local organization for
> the blind is seeking a Program Director (rec. coordinator). However, it
> appears as though only the sighted need apply.   Your point of view? Does
> anyone know if a qualified blind person can legally be excluded from this
> position based on driving "as needed". 
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> Program Coordinator  
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> 7/14/2014 
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> Blind Community Center of San Diego    
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>  Job                          Description        
> 
>  
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> Position Overview: The Program Coordinator identifies new activities and
> programs, manages existing programs and monthly activities for adults and
> children who are visually impaired. Responsibilities also include managing
> the monthly newsletter. The person in this position works closely with the
> volunteer coordinator and the executive director to recruit volunteer
> drivers, facilitators and assistants.  Responsibilities: Identifies key
> partnerships with other agencies and government entities to develop
> 
> short- and long-term recreation and life-enrichment programming.
> Ultimately responsible for program calendar for the year. Attends to
> logistical needs of instructors to ensure the most effective learning
> environment possible.  Maintains data for all BCCSAID and private events and
> manages special events on an as-needed basis.  Drives blind community
> members in agency vehicles as needed.  Inputs program and transportation
> data into spreadsheet on weekly basis and prepares a monthly report for the
> executive
> 
> director.     
> 
>  
> 
>  Qualifications       
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>  
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> Must have a general interest in and capability of working with adults with
> disabilities.  Must possess a California Driver's License and maintain an
> excellent record. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.  Must possess
> strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite,
> specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Excellent written, telephone and
> oral communication skills at a high functioning level.  Bilingual
> English/Spanish preferred.  Ability to work with people in a respectful,
> 
> culturally-sensitive manner.  Ability to complete all tasks with a high
> degree of accuracy and in a manner to meet deadline and compliance
> requirements.  At least two years of experience working with persons with
> disabilities, or two years of recreation or program activity management
> experience.  Must have reliable transportation to and from agency and to
> perform community outreach.  Must be physically capable of lifting and
> moving 20 pounds.      
> 
>  
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> Additional                          Information       
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> Position Type: Part-time, under 20 hours per week, non-exempt, $10 per hour.
> Must be available to work daytime and nighttime shifts seven days a week,
> and split shifts depending on program and special event needs.  To be
> considered for this position, please send a cover letter and resume by email
> or fax to (619) 298-1565. No phone calls will be accepted regarding this
> position.     
> 
>  
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>  Contact 
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> Fax                          to: 
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> Email                          Inquiries to: 
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> Barbara Runco  
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> (619) 298-1565 
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> barbara at bccsd.org            
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