I agree with you. As a totally blind person, I realized that some
employers afraid of hire a blind person not because of any discrimination
but just they are not sure how a blind could such job. So all we need to
do is to demonstrate. For example, a few months ago, from this mailing
list, I received an article published on Wall Street Journal about the
good performance of a blind Turkish programmer. I realized that his job
responsibility is similar to a job I am applying for. So last week, after
an interview, I enclosed this article in the thanks letter I sent to the
manager and told him further that I do not have any special requirement
for equipment or training. I believe showing and demonstrating is always
more powerful than yelling. It's the experience that every successful
salesman has.

Today Every blind person in this world is a salesperson selling a
wonderful product made by God--our capability. So keep doing, we will
succeed.

Ren Wang



On Thu, 15 Jan 1998, LIBP wrote:

> I stand by my advice and I have something at stake as do all disabled
> people. We all have an interest in creating an amiable climate for
> ourselves and others.
>
> The important thing is not one man getting one job by twisting the arm of
> one company with the threat of a lawyer and a law. The victories will be
> many, dispersed and subtle as society evolves to accommodate the disabled
> voluntarily.
>
> Bullying people and companies -- and it's always for their own good --
> breeds resentment and backlashes. The true measure of a civilization is in
> its use of persuasion instead of force, wherever possible. For example,
> if you don't agree with me, I won't punch you in the face or threaten you
> with jail. I'll debate you under the table, on this list, if you like
>
> Peter Seymour
>
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> On Wed, 14 Jan 1998, Patrick Comorato wrote:
>
> > I
> > disagree with this advise.  Depending on the number of employees of this
> > private company they may be required to reasonablely accommodate a blind
> > person applying for a job.  We need more information.
> >
> > You should seek the advise of a knowledgeable advocate or attorney.
> >
> > Further your state vr agency should be able to obtain the equipment for
> > you to successfully do this job.  The company may have to change their
> > policies.  Patrick Comorato
> >
> >
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