The protester said the rally was peaceful until it suddenly got ugly. Now, as he recovers in the hospital, he's not sure if he'll get his vision back in his right eye.
I hope they recover their vision. As someone who lost sight in one eye I can attest that going from binocular to monocular vision is life altering AND not considered a disability under the law.
I’ll adjust my comment because I realize it might be confusing. It’s protected by ADA but it doesn’t meet the requirements for a disability claim under Social Security:
IOW - work from home (assuming job duties can be done remotely) due to being unable to safely operate a 2-ton vehicle. Of course you would need to actually relinquish driving altogether and not just use it to skip the commute.
Unfortunately no. Not only does monocular vision not automatically disqualify you from driving but you can still get a commercial drivers license with vision in only one eye.
Regardless, I would still stop driving and seek ADA accommodation with assistance from a medical professional. It should be noted that my driving skills are marginal (but passable) as it is.
Even if some can pull it off doesn’t mean that I personally can. Some can run a mile under 6 minutes. I cannot.
Edit: Incidentally, I do not find it comforting that someone with significantly impaired vision would be allowed a CDL and able to drive a semi. But then given the standards for driving in the U.S., I suppose I shouldn’t find it particularly surprising. We don’t take automobile safety nearly as seriously as we should.
That’s not how reasonable accommodation works under ADA. If you were applying for a job that required you to be in office they could just refuse to hire.
If you tried to force working from home at a job you already had a reasonable accommodation would be adjusting your schedule so you could utilize public transportation.
It would be nice if people could dictate the terms but that’s not what ADA protects under “reasonable accommodation”.
The best time to enjoy the flavour is during the two 5 minute advert breaks, which will occur at 5 and 10 seconds into your fluoride wall-licking experience.
Because you still have eyesight in the other eye, so in social security’s mind there’s jobs in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (the DOT) you could still perform, and if there’s three jobs you could perform despite your impairment you aren’t disabled. Also, if you’re under 50 you almost certainly aren’t disabled for some reason. It’s maddening.
A lot of states don’t even care if you’ve only got so-so vision in one eye and are completely blind in the other. No stereopsis, no problem! Here’s a driver’s license. Good luck.
I would absolutely not be comfortable driving with vision in only one eye. It isn’t just depth perception, but you are losing significant field of vision.
I hope they recover their vision. As someone who lost sight in one eye I can attest that going from binocular to monocular vision is life altering AND not considered a disability under the law.
How is losing 50% of your eyesight not a disability?
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I’ll adjust my comment because I realize it might be confusing. It’s protected by ADA but it doesn’t meet the requirements for a disability claim under Social Security:
Whether you are totally, legally, or partially blind, you may be eligible for the Social Security Administration’s Disability benefits for the blind. In order to qualify, the SSA requires that your vision loss be quite significant and be present in both eyes. Those blind in one eye are not eligible.
IOW - work from home (assuming job duties can be done remotely) due to being unable to safely operate a 2-ton vehicle. Of course you would need to actually relinquish driving altogether and not just use it to skip the commute.
Unfortunately no. Not only does monocular vision not automatically disqualify you from driving but you can still get a commercial drivers license with vision in only one eye.
Regardless, I would still stop driving and seek ADA accommodation with assistance from a medical professional. It should be noted that my driving skills are marginal (but passable) as it is.
Even if some can pull it off doesn’t mean that I personally can. Some can run a mile under 6 minutes. I cannot.
Edit: Incidentally, I do not find it comforting that someone with significantly impaired vision would be allowed a CDL and able to drive a semi. But then given the standards for driving in the U.S., I suppose I shouldn’t find it particularly surprising. We don’t take automobile safety nearly as seriously as we should.
That’s not how reasonable accommodation works under ADA. If you were applying for a job that required you to be in office they could just refuse to hire.
If you tried to force working from home at a job you already had a reasonable accommodation would be adjusting your schedule so you could utilize public transportation.
It would be nice if people could dictate the terms but that’s not what ADA protects under “reasonable accommodation”.
My dude, teeth are considered luxury bones in this country.
In general, insurance covers nothing in your head.
You may now lick the fluoride wall for 15 seconds. Better cherish that fresh mint breath. Don’t forget to pay the lady
The best time to enjoy the flavour is during the two 5 minute advert breaks, which will occur at 5 and 10 seconds into your fluoride wall-licking experience.
Because you still have eyesight in the other eye, so in social security’s mind there’s jobs in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (the DOT) you could still perform, and if there’s three jobs you could perform despite your impairment you aren’t disabled. Also, if you’re under 50 you almost certainly aren’t disabled for some reason. It’s maddening.
Can’t judge distance anymore either.
A lot of states don’t even care if you’ve only got so-so vision in one eye and are completely blind in the other. No stereopsis, no problem! Here’s a driver’s license. Good luck.
I would absolutely not be comfortable driving with vision in only one eye. It isn’t just depth perception, but you are losing significant field of vision.