[blparent] Social workers and the medical community

[Marsha Drenth]

Carla, 

As a soon to be social worker, I am completely unhappy with the profession. Honestly reading from a book in school does not make you a good SW. There are good SW out there, I know a few, but if, if I have anything to do with the profession soon,, this negative attitude will change. I won't rest until every SW knows something about blindness and disability. 

If anyone wants to discuss this further, please do email me off list. Its like anytime lately that I post, I am targetted. And I am so tired of it.  
Marsha drenthSent from my iPhone

On Aug 12, 2012, at 9:06 PM, Karla Hudson <hudson.kc at live.com> wrote:

> Hi All, 
> 
> I wanted to chime in here regarding ignorant Social Workers. My sister just
> had a kidney transplant this week and we encountered the Social Worker at
> the hospital after her procedure. My sister and I are both blind. The Social
> Worker started to ask me if I got around independently on my own. What a
> joke! I happen to be sitting in my sisters room minding my own business
> while the Social Worker was meeting with her. I indicated to her that my
> sister and I are both professionals and that being blind was not of concern.
> What is up with people in this profession!
> 
> I also had a negative encounter when having my first child at the hospital
> with the Social Worker. She offered us WIC and other services we did not
> qualify for given mine and my husband's job status. If she had done her
> homework and read the file before speaking with us she would have seen our
> financials. I have know use for hospital Social Workers. These individuals
> need a good talking to about peoples abilities. Go bother the drug mother. 
> 
> Karla  
> 
> Karla   
> 
> 
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