[Social-sciences-list] Social-sciences-list Digest, Vol 17, Issue 7

Fri Apr 25 02:39:50 UTC 2014

I suspect the question might technically be legal under the ADA, if
the interviewer genuinely believed your disability could prevent you
from doing your essential job duties. However, I agree that this
concern is unfounded. I would suggest joining the HumanSer list on
NFBNet and asking your question there since there are several blind
social workers and other clinicians on this list and I think at least
some of them have experience working with substance-abuse populations.
Best,
Arielle

On 4/24/14, Vincent Martin <vincent.martin at gatech.edu> wrote:
> Renee,
> I am not sure of the legalities of the question, but I am sure of the lack
> of understanding in asking the question.  What procedures do they have in
> place for any other social worker, whether they be male, female, or either
> of those scenarios with another type of disability.  Their security
> procedure should be good enough to insure the safety of anyone and not just
> someone that they consider vulnerable for some reason.
> As long as their security procedures are good enough to insure the basic
> security for any employee, then it should be up to the social worker to use
> their skills to determine if a situation is dangerous or not.  Many, many
> sighted people never see it coming when they are attacked, while people
> "sense" it because they are using other skills to gauge the nature the
> situation.  I know I make people, specifically campus police, my wife, and
> my advisor,  feel safe because I follow what they think are more safe
> procedures on campus and in the city, but in actuality I only do it to make
> them feel good.  I literally think I have the advantage, because a person
> might think I am an easy target.  I literally have had to jump into two
> frays when my guide dog was being attacked by another person's dog.  I am
> in
> an arm sling for two more weeks, but normally I carry a folded up folding
> cane or collapsible cane in my right hand.  The first reason is to assist
> in
> finding things that my dog just cannot tell me that are in the environment.
> The other reason is to insure I have a nice rigid weapon in my right hand!
> I have used it to crack the skull of a person's German
> Shepherd that was attacking my dog and the other time, I took pity on the
> dog, because the owner was trying hard to contain the dog and had been
> yanked off their feet.  If I had not recognized that the person was on the
> ground and was trying to restrain their dog, then I would not have just
> gotten in between. it would have  been another vicious blow to the head or
> neck of the other dog.
> I have given a motivational speech for years called, "Turn your
> disadvantages into your advantages".  This is one of these situations.  If
> someone does intend to rob or do me bodily harm, they are probably thinking
> I am easy prey.  I like to keep a spare wallet that has no real valuables
> in
> it.  It has about fifteen dollars in loose bills and old business cards.  I
> use it as the one that I will give up if someone wants to rob me.  I'll let
> that occur, but if they seem like they are really trying to do me bodily
> harm and are getting close, I intend to "surprise" them.
> My suggestion is to devise a response to questions like the one you were
> given that explains how you maintain your safety right now and give them
> examples of how you intend to do your assigned duties and incur the same
> level of safety or danger anyone in your chosen profession has to endure.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Social-sciences-list [mailto:social-sciences-list-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Renee Pavlus
> Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 5:51 PM
> To: social-sciences-list at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Social-sciences-list] Social-sciences-list Digest, Vol 17,
> Issue 7
>
> Hello:
> I have a question. My name is Renee Pavlus. I just sat for a job interview
> at Provo Canyon Behavioral Health Hospital located in Orem Utah; They deal
> with addiction; this is a in-patient 80 bed facility.
> Apparently they are looking for a part time Social Worker. My Masters is a
> CmHC not a LCSW. My concern is: After discussing the degree and all of that
> stuff they openly noted their concern  , bringing up possable safety
> issues,
> if I worked with substance abusers who may cause harm or be voletal when
> working with me. I am totally blind with no useful vision. Safety issues,
> specifically having to do with client or my own protection was repeatedly
> addressed. At the end the HR person did admit that perhaps finding creative
> ways to deal could happen.  Did they have the write to openly ask, or is
> this one of those maybe, perhaps questions asked in a hospital or substance
> related program? If so, were they ADA compliant by bringing up this issue?
> I, myself,  didn't bring it up. I am just curious since it seems that I
> will
> have many more interviews ahead. I addressed their concern in a respectful
> manner, but, it bugs me on one level that they would ask.
> They also spoke about having a set of keys to unlock the varied doors or
> locked wards.
> Respectfully
> Renee
>
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>> In general it is always best to use the most recent version of JAWS.
>> It is going to work with newer technologies better.
>>
>> JAWS 15 does work with Windows 8.1 and there are touch screen commands.
>> However, there still seem to be some rough edges with Windows 8 and
>> assistive technology, as well as with Office 2013.  Unless you are a
>> geek, you will probably be more comfortable with Windows 7.
>>
>> Dave
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>> HI All,
>>  Just a quick set of questions here. I am in need of a new laptop
>> because of  MS' decision to stop providing support for XP. Since I use
>> JAWS for teaching, my research, and for general use, I am wondering
>> about a few
>> things:
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>> 1)  How well does Window's 8 work with JAWS and are there particular
>> versions of JAWS that work best with it?
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>> 2)  Are touch screens a problem for JAWS? If some versions of JAWS do
>> work with touch screens, which ones work well?
>>
>> 3)  Is Window's 7 a better option for JAWS users?
>>
>> 4)  I want to stay with the Dell Inspiron series as I have  had a
>> really good experience with my current Inspiron and am looking for
>> something particularly light weight and fast. Any recommendations?
>>
>> Have a wonderful rest of the day!
>> Chris
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>> I have had no trouble running JAWS 15 with Windows 8.  Although I
>> opted out of the touch screen, I hear it works well with it.There is a
>> touch cursor to use with touch enabled apps.
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>> Hi All,
>>   Thanks for all of the really helpful suggestions and time. The
>> consensus seems to be a resounding Windows 7!
>>
>>   I just chatted with the folks at Dell, and since they can not
>> provide me with the specifics I really want/need, I am going to do the
>> upgrade. They told me that I should be able to migrate most of my
>> software I want to hold onto, as long as it is compatible with the
> upgrade.
>> Have  a great rest of the day,
>> Chris
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