[nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog

Sat Dec 3 23:28:40 UTC 2011

Joe,
It's unfair to look at their past history and assume there is some form of 
prejudice here. If I were to hire for a position in my company, I would 
require an electronic resume or perhaps set up a website form. Yes, 
unfortunately, not everyone has a computer but it is also something I feel 
to be important as a part of my job process. I feel no obligation to accept 
a paper resume or one in a format that will not suit my hiring process.

Best Regards,
J.J. Meddaugh
A T Guys
Your Assistive Technology Experts
(269) 216-4798
http://www.ATGuys.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog

> Dear J.J. and All,
>
> My point was not that technically it is not duable, but rather, a .pdf, or 
> print, faxed version of a resume can be problematic for blind folks who do 
> not have access to all the latest and greatest in technology. It also goes 
> to the fact that creating say a .pdf file has noting to do with the 
> essential functions of the jobs at issue.
>
> Regardless a well put together Word document should not be an issue for 
> them at Leader Dog.
>
> What is troubling to me is this appears to have a prejudice of visual form 
> over substance at its core.
>
> It might seem subtle, and even trite, but it is very typical.
>
> For what these potential employers aresaying is they want visually 
> pleasing resumes and value that over the real substance of one's abilities 
> in a given feild.
>
> Shifting gears however it does go to show that we, who are blind 
> desperately need advanced technical training in all the latest and 
> greatest to be competative.
>
> We, for the most part including myself are not so. And we for the most 
> part, including myself cannot afford to keep up. I am living with a six 
> year old computer with Jaws 6.2, for example and cannot afford to upgrade 
> right now. I will be getting an I-phone as soon as Verizon gets the new 
> one in, perhaps on December 9.
>
> Anyway, one thing exciting is that the MCB TC will be upgrading its tech 
> component and we should all be able to access that component being 
> critical for not only employment prospects but even independent living in 
> the 21st century.
>
> Joe
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 8:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog
>
>
>> This is doable.
>> Create a resume in Microsoft Word and then either save it as a .PDF or 
>> use one of the many online Word to .PDF converters.
>> For example
>> http://www.convertfiles.com
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> J.J. Meddaugh
>> A T Guys
>> Your Assistive Technology Experts
>> (269) 216-4798
>> http://www.ATGuys.com
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
>> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:14 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog
>>
>>
>>>I like this except for the pdf requirement herein...
>>>
>>> The reason is obvious.
>>>
>>> Joe
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Larry Posont" <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>
>>> To: <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:11 AM
>>> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog
>>>
>>>
>>>> From: Rachelle Kniffen
>>>> To: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 11:41 AM
>>>> Subject: Leader Dog Job Listings
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Larry,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you again for giving Leader Dog time on your agenda at the
>>>> Michigan NFB Convention earlier this month.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> When we spoke you expressed an interest in finding out what jobs are
>>>> available at Leader Dog. You can always review our open positions at
>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind: Careers: Current Openings. Please feel free
>>>> to pass this link along to anyone you feel may be interested in
>>>> finding out what jobs we have open. This page is continually updated
>>>> as positions are filled and new ones come available.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Take care,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rachelle Kniffen
>>>>
>>>> Marketing Specialist
>>>>
>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>>
>>>> 248-659-5013
>>>>
>>>> leaderdog.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Enhancing the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> To learn more about how we help empower our clients to increase their
>>>> mobility, independence and quality of life visit us at
>>>> www.leaderdog.org.
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Rachelle Kniffen
>>>> To: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 11:41 AM
>>>> Subject: Leader Dog Job Listings
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Larry,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you again for giving Leader Dog time on your agenda at the
>>>> Michigan NFB Convention earlier this month.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> When we spoke you expressed an interest in finding out what jobs are
>>>> available at Leader Dog. You can always review our open positions at
>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind: Careers: Current Openings. Please feel free
>>>> to pass this link along to anyone you feel may be interested in
>>>> finding out what jobs we have open. This page is continually updated
>>>> as positions are filled and new ones come available.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Take care,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rachelle Kniffen
>>>>
>>>> Marketing Specialist
>>>>
>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>>
>>>> 248-659-5013
>>>>
>>>> leaderdog.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Enhancing the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> To learn more about how we help empower our clients to increase their
>>>> mobility, independence and quality of life visit us at
>>>> www.leaderdog.org.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Rachelle Kniffen
>>>> To: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 11:41 AM
>>>> Subject: Leader Dog Job Listings
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Larry,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you again for giving Leader Dog time on your agenda at the
>>>> Michigan NFB Convention earlier this month.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> When we spoke you expressed an interest in finding out what jobs are
>>>> available at Leader Dog. You can always review our open positions at
>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind: Careers: Current Openings. Please feel free
>>>> to pass this link along to anyone you feel may be interested in
>>>> finding out what jobs we have open. This page is continually updated
>>>> as positions are filled and new ones come available.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Take care,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rachelle Kniffen
>>>>
>>>> Marketing Specialist
>>>>
>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>>
>>>> 248-659-5013
>>>>
>>>> leaderdog.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Enhancing the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> To learn more about how we help empower our clients to increase their
>>>> mobility, independence and quality of life visit us at
>>>> www.leaderdog.org.
>>>>
>>>> Current Openings
>>>> An opportunity that fits your background might be waiting for you! To
>>>> apply for the following positions, complete an application or submit a
>>>> PDF version of your resume to humanresources at leaderdog.org. Please
>>>> note that if your resume is not a PDF, it will be discarded.
>>>>
>>>> Position Department
>>>> Director of Client Services Client Services
>>>> Manager of Residential Services Client Services
>>>> Deaf-Blind Apprentice Instructor Training
>>>> Orientation & Mobility Guide Dog Mobility Apprentice Instructor 
>>>> Training
>>>> Canine Care Attendant Dog Care/Puppy Care
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>> 1039 S. Rochester Rd.
>>>> Rochester Hills, MI 48307
>>>>
>>>> The mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind is to enhance the lives of
>>>> people who are blind and visually impaired. Visit us online at
>>>> leaderdog.org to find out more!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>> 1039 S. Rochester Rd.
>>>> Rochester Hills, MI 48307
>>>>
>>>> The mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind is to enhance the lives of
>>>> people who are blind and visually impaired. Visit us online at
>>>> leaderdog.org to find out more!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>> 1039 S. Rochester Rd.
>>>> Rochester Hills, MI 48307
>>>>
>>>> The mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind is to enhance the lives of
>>>> people who are blind and visually impaired. Visit us online at
>>>> leaderdog.org to find out more!
>>>>
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