[humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment

[Ashley Bramlett]

I agree Leslie.
In many cases you can work around the driver's license issue, but if the job 
requires you to transport clients, you may have an issue.
I doubt you could transport clients  on public transit.
I think they are screening people out without realizing what harm they do to 
those who cannot drive.
Very well said.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Leslie Fairall
Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 5:12 PM
To: Human Services Mailing List
Subject: Re: [humanser] Drivers license requirement for employment

The problem Anfelina is having is that these agencies are requiring a
driver's license, in order for her to be considered for the job. I have
seen the same requirements for some jobs in the VA as well. The problem is
that a blind person gets screened out before they even have a chance to
get an interview and discuss job accommodations. Requiring a driver's
license in the majority of human services jobs is illegal because driving
is not an essential function of the job. That makes it really tough. Most
likely these agencies are discriminating against blind people without
realizing it. They need to be educated about the law.

-- 
Leslie Fairall
mailto:fairall at shellworld.net

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