[NFBMV] Blindness disclosure advice

[richard]

Well it would seem to me that all of the applicants have to be subject to
the same test that being true then agree to the test and then call back to
ask for help on the test. I do not think you have to tell them that you are
blind and that would be up to you. When I applied for my job I did not tell
them that I was blind until I had to go in to the location and take a test.
I hope this helps. Richard

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From: NFBMV [mailto:nfbmv-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Cohen via
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Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2016 5:44 AM
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Cc: David Cohen <adcohen823 at gmail.com>
Subject: [NFBMV] Blindness disclosure advice

Hello Everyone,

I am writing to request advice about disclosing my blindness to a
prospective  employer.  I was contacted by a recruiter from the Reynolds &
Reynolds Company yesterday and have been asked to take an aptitude test.  I
have not yet replied to the email.  I am still nervous about this process
despite my prior experience because as you all know, judgement is not easy
for any person at any time.

When I reply do you think I should include my blindness and the request for
assistance in the email?  Maybe I should email my confirmation of receipt
and the times I am available to take the test
and also phone the recruiter and inform her directly?   Has anyone
taken a test like this and used the KNFB reader?  I write legibly and could
record my answers on a piece of unlined paper instead of writing on the test
form.  Thanks for taking the time to read this request.  I know that blind
people working and being seen working in public places is one of the best
means of education about us and that this makes it easier for other blind
people to gain employment.

Dave Cohen

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