I’d say at least 95% of my customers can’t read. (They certainly can’t read “DO NOT PULL HANDLE- AUTOMATIC DOOR “)
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| Author: | grandad [ Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:48 am ] |
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We have a chap who would like to come and work for us but he has a problem with reading and writing. He is already licensed in Rutland and has been doing the job without issue for quite a while. under the DDA would our Council have to make allowances for him in our tests or can they just refuse to license him? |
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| Author: | Chris the Fish [ Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
You need to pose the question to the Licensing Office. I don't think there is National Guidance on this so probably some Authorities will and others wont. I believe they have an Oral Theory Test for Dyslexics on the Driving Test. I would hope they would be accommodating but if they aren't, just embarrass them in the Local Press. |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
Quote: under the DDA would our Council have to make allowances for him in our tests or can they just refuse to license him? If he has a proper diagnosis then the council would have to make allowances, and quite rightly too. We had a fella down here who needed a wheelchair outside of his cab, and our council made many allowances for him. |
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| Author: | x-ray [ Sun Jun 05, 2022 12:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
I’d say at least 95% of my customers can’t read. (They certainly can’t read “DO NOT PULL HANDLE- AUTOMATIC DOOR “)
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| Author: | grandad [ Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
Chris the Fish wrote: You need to pose the question to the Licensing Office. I have sent them an email. I wanted to see if anyone on here had come accross similar so if the Council have an issue I have something to show them. |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sun Jun 05, 2022 11:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
A very close family member works for a government agency that deals with the court service. He has a very mild level of dyslexic. His employers are fantastic and go way above any legal requirements in helping him do his job. I would assume councils should do likewise, albeit they don’t employ us. |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
Sussex wrote: A very close family member works for a government agency that deals with the court service. He has a very mild level of dyslexic. His employers are fantastic and go way above any legal requirements in helping him do his job. I would assume councils should do likewise, albeit they don’t employ us. why is dyslexia so hard to spell? asking for a freend |
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| Author: | Chris the Fish [ Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
If you go to the clap clinic, you come out lessdicsic. |
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Mon Jun 06, 2022 12:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
Chris the Fish wrote: If you go to the clap clinic, you come out lessdicsic. So by your own reasoning then if you went into a Brothel you'd go in Lessicdic. |
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| Author: | StuartW [ Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
grandad wrote: We have a chap who would like to come and work for us but he has a problem with reading and writing. He is already licensed in Rutland and has been doing the job without issue for quite a while. Sounds a bit like the 'no one has ever complained about a taxi fare in Melton, ever'*  *Except, it would seem, when drivers are charging £1 per bag of groceries 
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| Author: | StuartW [ Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
Anyway, hate to sound hard-hearted, but presumably the logic of the replies on here mean that absolutely everyone should have a badge? I mean, generally speaking, if someone can't pass whatever tests the council administers because of their *poor* reading, writing or arithmetical skills, then they *don't* get a badge. But if someone has even less skill then they *do* get a badge?  Never mind, though. I'm starting my new job in brain surgery next week. Don't have a clue about it, but, you know... |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
We have to bear in mind the DDA is the law, and councils have a duty to take into consideration anyone's disability and make reasonable allowances. Would someone not being able to read and write be classed as a disability? I'm not sure. I also think there are plenty of classes available for older adults who struggle with reading and writing. Many of them free of charge. |
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| Author: | StuartW [ Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
Sussex wrote: Would someone not being able to read and write be classed as a disability? I'm not sure. Indeed, that's the crux of the issue. But to me it seems a bit like saying that you need to pass a basic English test to get a badge, but if someone doesn't speak a word of English then they should get a badge anyway because they're disabled  Reminds me a bit of that article a few years ago about someone in the trade* complaining that a knowledge test discriminated against people who don't know the area That's a bit like me complaining that requiring a degree in medicine to practice brain surgery discrimates against people like me who can't do brain surgery, but would like to be a brain surgeon *I think he was a proprietor or operator, surprise, surprise 
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| Author: | Chris the Fish [ Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
Sussex wrote: Would someone not being able to read and write be classed as a disability? I'm not sure. Well a quick interrogation of my friend Google and I got this: Dyslexia is recognised as a disability within the meaning of the legislation (DDA 2010) because individuals with the condition are considered to be at a substantial disadvantage within the workplace when compared to those who do not suffer from the condition. |
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| Author: | grandad [ Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reading and writing |
I don't think the chap is dyslexic. he has never learned to read and write. He is now around 60 years old. |
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