Comments on: Police Officer – Does Color Blindness Matter? http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/ Color Blindness viewed through Colorblind Eyes Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:04:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Troy http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-69612 Troy Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:37:07 +0000 http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/#comment-69612 DOC, Part of my appeal, which was denied, included letters from my superiors and co-workers. The letters contained information regarding my performance out in the field, etc. In addition, dates and specific events were also included to illustrate my abilty to perform safely and competently in the field. I have seen 3 different Optometrists and only one was willing to provide me a letter stating that I am able to distinguish basic colors. However, she is familiar with the Feds employment process and she doesn't think it'll make a difference. I have even gone as far as speaking to attorneys about pursuing different avenues. Currently, I'm still debating whether or not it's even worth the struggle. DOC,
Part of my appeal, which was denied, included letters from my superiors and co-workers. The letters contained information regarding my performance out in the field, etc. In addition, dates and specific events were also included to illustrate my abilty to perform safely and competently in the field. I have seen 3 different Optometrists and only one was willing to provide me a letter stating that I am able to distinguish basic colors. However, she is familiar with the Feds employment process and she doesn’t think it’ll make a difference.
I have even gone as far as speaking to attorneys about pursuing different avenues. Currently, I’m still debating whether or not it’s even worth the struggle.

]]> By: Doc http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-69142 Doc Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:09:53 +0000 http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/#comment-69142 Richard, my friend, could you please be a bit more specific about your protest. Thanks. Troy! I hear ya' brotha. My Optometrist at the VA voiced his concern about unqualified individuals creating guidelines for sbjects they know nothing about. I completely agree with your sentiment. I was with a certain specialized military group for 5 years; I jumped out of airplanes, climbed mountains, and provided medical attention; my condition wasn't a secret. Now I will be attending Rio Hondo this summer. But I know, even with my background, my CVD will create some challenges. Is your conversation with one doctor, or multiple doctors? And do you have any resources to reference from, or outside optometrists or opthalmologists who can assist you? Most importantly, have you requested help from your superiors? Richard, my friend, could you please be a bit more specific about your protest. Thanks.

Troy! I hear ya’ brotha. My Optometrist at the VA voiced his concern about unqualified individuals creating guidelines for sbjects they know nothing about.

I completely agree with your sentiment. I was with a certain specialized military group for 5 years; I jumped out of airplanes, climbed mountains, and provided medical attention; my condition wasn’t a secret. Now I will be attending Rio Hondo this summer. But I know, even with my background, my CVD will create some challenges.

Is your conversation with one doctor, or multiple doctors? And do you have any resources to reference from, or outside optometrists or opthalmologists who can assist you?

Most importantly, have you requested help from your superiors?

]]> By: Troy http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-69138 Troy Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:15:35 +0000 http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/#comment-69138 I have taken the Farnsworth D-15 Test as part of the appeals process for the position which I applied. However, according to their agency, I was deemed a liability for them. This does not make sense to me because I am currently and have been performing the duties they claim I cannot perform safely. I think their whole process is flawed. I have taken the Farnsworth D-15 Test as part of the appeals process for the position which I applied. However, according to their agency, I was deemed a liability for them. This does not make sense to me because I am currently and have been performing the duties they claim I cannot perform safely. I think their whole process is flawed.

]]> By: Richard Comaish http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-69090 Richard Comaish Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:45:30 +0000 http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/#comment-69090 I protest! - this is supposed to be a website about 'Color Blindness viewed through Colorblind Eyes.' The example given, ¶3, is very much from an uneducated police perspective, and misrepresents the severity of most cases colour blindness. I protest! – this is supposed to be a website about ‘Color Blindness viewed through Colorblind Eyes.’ The example given, ¶3, is very much from an uneducated police perspective, and misrepresents the severity of most cases colour blindness.

]]> By: Doc http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-69066 Doc Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:03:31 +0000 http://www.colblindor.com/2007/06/08/police-officer-does-color-blindness-matter/#comment-69066 And Troy, I have to correct myself, the D-15 is the Fansworth, and it is not a pass or fail exam. And Troy, I have to correct myself, the D-15 is the Fansworth, and it is not a pass or fail exam.

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