Guest guest Posted August 29, 1999 Report Share Posted August 29, 1999 In a message dated 8/29/99 8:55:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mcdrew@... writes: << For those of you still hearing, thought I would share my experience in case it could be of help. I want to take an H & R Block tax c ourse; I cannot hear in a classroom situation. I told them when I signed up I needed an Assistive Listening Device; the reply was " duh?? " Next I talked with a lady who told me they didn't have one, etc. and I reminded her it was the ADA law. She then saidsince they did not charge for the course, she did not think this would apply (they charge for the books, they say, not the course). I then informed her their brochure SAYS they are ADA compliant, and if you need assistance to tell them. NEXT a guy called me, also unhappy with me. He wants proof from my doctor of my condition, doesn't think they can possibly do it in time for the class, is MOST unhapy about expense, etc. I am giving them some time, I am going to call the Assistive Listening Device Ctr at UPMC and see if I can find the exact info to give them. My back up is the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission or the Equal Opportunity --it is EEOC, I can't remember exactly what it stands for. But my friend said you can just call and ask them for a form and file a complaint. So after all this, do you think H & R Block will hire me for tax season??? Marie >> Hmm I had a similar situation, in my profession there alot of one or two day intensive classes like on how to use programs or whatever. I frequently ask the companies that give the classes if they have accomadations for me because I'm deaf and I don;t sign. Usually I don't get any reply to my emails :x Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 1999 Report Share Posted August 29, 1999 In a message dated 8/29/99 10:16:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, PeteEMT@... writes: << In a message dated 8/29/99 8:55:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mcdrew@... writes: << For those of you still hearing, thought I would share my experience in case it could be of help. I want to take an H & R Block tax c ourse; I cannot hear in a classroom situation. I told them when I signed up I needed an Assistive Listening Device; the reply was " duh?? " Next I talked with a lady who told me they didn't have one, etc. and I reminded her it was the ADA law. She then saidsince they did not charge for the course, she did not think this would apply (they charge for the books, they say, not the course). I then informed her their brochure SAYS they are ADA compliant, and if you need assistance to tell them. NEXT a guy called me, also unhappy with me. He wants proof from my doctor of my condition, doesn't think they can possibly do it in time for the class, is MOST unhapy about expense, etc. I am giving them some time, I am going to call the Assistive Listening Device Ctr at UPMC and see if I can find the exact info to give them. My back up is the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission or the Equal Opportunity --it is EEOC, I can't remember exactly what it stands for. But my friend said you can just call and ask them for a form and file a complaint. So after all this, do you think H & R Block will hire me for tax season??? Marie >> >> ____________ Ah, right up my alley. EEO is one of the areas I cover in Human Resources at Caesars Palace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the enforcement agency for discrimination laws related to employment. Your situation with the class is that its a gray area. This can be employment related, its training that you will need in order for the tax preparrer job, but its not really a job yet. And the key is that they only have to make " reasonable accomodations " for people. If they make $100 profit on your taking the class, then spending $500 + to assist you take the class, is not reasoable. You may have better luck BORROWING the device thru your local Voc. Rehab. office. I did that once while I could still hear. When places say they are ADA compliant, that almost always means that they are wheelchair accessible. Idiots always picture wheelchairs when they think of disabilities. Good luck -Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 1999 Report Share Posted August 29, 1999 For those of you still hearing, thought I would share my experience in case it could be of help. I want to take an H & R Block tax c ourse; I cannot hear in a classroom situation. I told them when I signed up I needed an Assistive Listening Device; the reply was " duh?? " Next I talked with a lady who told me they didn't have one, etc. and I reminded her it was the ADA law. She then saidsince they did not charge for the course, she did not think this would apply (they charge for the books, they say, not the course). I then informed her their brochure SAYS they are ADA compliant, and if you need assistance to tell them. NEXT a guy called me, also unhappy with me. He wants proof from my doctor of my condition, doesn't think they can possibly do it in time for the class, is MOST unhapy about expense, etc. I am giving them some time, I am going to call the Assistive Listening Device Ctr at UPMC and see if I can find the exact info to give them. My back up is the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission or the Equal Opportunity --it is EEOC, I can't remember exactly what it stands for. But my friend said you can just call and ask them for a form and file a complaint. So after all this, do you think H & R Block will hire me for tax season??? Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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