I absolutely agree with the premise, but this guy's bigotry and prejudice scream from his choices for examples in this article. The truth is that quotas are not the answer, but SOMETHING must be done. Just because a person is blind does not mean he cannot teach, do computer networking, sing, conduct a choir, do customer service, babysit, or whatever he wants (besides drive). The truth is that the ADA and Federal Regulations have been used to create a backlash against hiring the disabled. The examples this man provided probably represent less than 1% of all disabled job applicants, but they are used as excuses not to hire the other 79% of qualified disabled applicants. Just because you can't imagine how someone would do a job just as effectively and efficiently as someone without their disability DOES NOT MEAN THEY CAN'T! It is disgusting when, IN UTAH, an uncertified, unqualified applicant can get a full time Elementary School Music position ahead of a Qualified, Licensed applicant just because of the imaginary "risks" that the interviewer contrives in their minds. Both sides of this are disgusting. The reality needs to be addressed, but more Government Quotas with more red tape is not the way to do it. If this guy spent 1/2 the effort bringing statistical evidence of how a disabled person CAN be as efficient and productive as a non-disabled applicant if THEY were PERMITTED to provide their own accomodations instead of being tied up with red tape by the government, He MIGHT be able to change the situation instead of adding to the problem with his evident bigotry. Here's my proposal Allow applicants with disabilities to provide their own technology and interface it with whatever database/ system the job uses. Allow that applicant to demonstrate his or her proficiency prior to hiring. Eliminate discriminatory practices discovered after hiring without forcing the disabled employee to go through legal channels. Design proprietary computer systems with accessibility in mind from the start. If you work WITH the disabled INSTEAD of AGAINST THEM, you will find they are loyal, capable, independent workers. YOU WILL ALSO GET HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of People OFF of the GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS who WANT to work and CAN Work!

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James Bovard: The Wrong Way to Help the Disabled
A 7% hiring quota for government contractors is unfair and unwise.

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