[Nfbc-info] Employment related question

[Lisa Irving]

Tim,


Here's part of the challenge. I think there need to be far more information
about how to work  with and support the employer's efforts to create a
workplace where everyone has equal access and has equal expectations. This
topic of how to and how not to request an accommodation; what constitutes an
accommodation needs to become a more central teaching point within the NFB.
The NFB will also emphasize the importance of employees not just asking for
something but when and if and how to ask for a reasonable accommodation. 

All of this is pretty new to me. I posted my earlier question after I spoke
to Valarie Yingling. She is familiar with EEOC but not Calif. DFEAH. My goal
is to succeed and to keep my job. I've been told to basically bone up on the
law and to know what I want to ask for. How about some 101 workplace
etiquette for blind and visually impaired job seekers and new employees. 

Lisa 

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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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Subject: [Nfbc-info] Employment related question

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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