[Nfbc-info] Employment related question

[westbroo at wellsfargo.com]

Hi Lisa - Do you use a Braille Note or only JAWS?  I ask because my daughter's college DSS office scans many pdf documents onto a thumb drive for her; she then uploads them onto her Braille Note and translates them into a Word doc so that she can type on them.  I thought maybe this was something you could try?  If you don't use a Braille Note, maybe we can all brainstorm another idea to help you access the form(s).  What about using the Kurtzweil reader to read them and then write the answers on a separate document?

Kind regards,

Jennifer Westbrook

Relationship Manager
Wells Fargo Merchant Services


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Lisa,

I suspect the employer may already know of its obligation to provide reasonable accommodations unless it is an unusually small or unsophisticated operation.  You really want to share accommodations resources more so than accommodations requirements, etc.  The job accommodation network is one such source.  Hiring a JAWS scripter or other assistive tech consultant might also be a resource.  You could probably provide the employer a list of consultants/trainers used by voc. Rehab.  Finally, encourage flexibility in how you fill out the orientation workbook, etc.  There is no reason it must be done in any particular way.  

Regards,

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 You want to look up the Department of fair employment and housing. They supersede the ADA in California. And they should be able to give you all the answers that you are looking for regarding reasonable accommodation.


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I'm working with a bunch of documents on DocuSign. It's not real screen reader user friendly. The company that I will work for regularly uses form of communication. What resources can I share with HR? 

 

I will have to complete an orientation workbook. While it can be scanned it cannot effectively be used. That is there empty spaces to complete; the text varies in location and that's what I understand so far. 

 

Would someone please share with me a non-threatening list of resources with citations from Calif. Disability Law and Title I on the ADA? 

 

I don't want to hammer the employer, however, I would like to let the HR team that there are state and federal laws put in place to help the employer and the employee. 

 

Thanks.

 

Lisa Irving

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