[Pibe-division] Interesting job at the Maryland School

[Marianne Denning]

I totally agree, but it is used all too frequently in many blindness
agencies.  Thanks for your input.  I think this could be a great
discussion, information gathering and knowledge session for PIBE at
the national convention this summer.  It is a problem across all of
the country.

On 3/14/16, Hyde, David W. (ESC) via PIBE-Division
<pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Several things in this thread make me comment. First, a driver's license may
> be required if, and only if, driving is an essential duty of the job. Does
> the TVI routinely transport students as a regular part of the job? For that
> matter, a driver can be hired, and run through the same background check as
> the teacher. If the driver passes then they can provide any required
> transport service.
> Secondly, I would be surprised if the school does not already have drivers
> available. If not, one can be hired as a reasonable accomodati8on.
> Third, requiring a license to operate a motor vehicle is a violation of the
> school's non-discrimination policy. This means that if you want the job,
> apply. Ignore the requirement, or jot down your ID number.
> I work for the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, with
> which is the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. I
> routinely travel around the state. The department pays a driver.
> We have itinerant teachers who work for local districts. The districts pay
> drivers if the teacher needs to routinely travel among schools.
> Bottom line. The school should know better than to have that in their job
> qualifications.
>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
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