[nfbwatlk] FW: [Wcb-l] new call center to onlyemployeblindpeople

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
I have that concern too.  Plus, it isn't a good idea to segregate blind 
people.  Other companies, on hearing of this place, could say "don't they 
have a company for *you people*?"
Thanks
Lauren
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From: "Kevin LaRose" <kevin at kevinlarose.net>
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Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] FW: [Wcb-l] new call center to 
onlyemployeblindpeople


> What I did not find in this story was any indication that there was any 
> chance of upward mobility from these initial positions. The article does 
> not say, but I'd be willing to wager that supervisory positions are not 
> held by blind people and probably won't be. I kind of see this as a 
> double-edged sword; while it's great that some blind people have 
> employment, I'd hate to see them stereotyped into lifelong jobs of doing 
> nothing but taking calls. Disclaimer: Yes, I do have some rather strong 
> feelings on this issue. <G>
> Kevin L.
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