[nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog

joe harcz Comcast joeharcz at comcast.net
Sun Dec 4 00:55:58 UTC 2011 

I was speaking generically in that there is nowadays a prejudice for visual 
presentation over substance in the workplace, period.

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog


> 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
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> ----- 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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