[nfbwatlk] new call center to only employ blind

[PUBLIC RADIO 113]

Would such a call center in this country be descrimination against the
sighted, or would it be another quota system that would "level the
field" for the blind?  Many jobs are not available to the blind
because even with ADA employers perceive that it is too expensive to
make special arrangements for employing blind people.  Fortunately, in
my case, I came to be employed as a transcriptionist because not only
did I have excellent qualifications, but the kind folks at Voc Rehab
invested the $1000 for JAWS and the employer did not have to make any
"special accommodations" except to have their tech install it on the
computer.  We are still far behind the sighted where employment is
concerned.

Paul Van Dyck