[humanser] seeking info

[Vicky Winslow]

Hi Mary,
I worked on a children's inpatient ward for a few months. At first the kids were frightened of the dog. Once that wore off though, 
They took every chance they could to come see me. When I walked around the ward, they would greet the dog who, of course, took no 
notice of them while working.
I can't tell you how invaluable the dog was. Out of 50 kids, only one did not wish to see me. I have no idea if it was the dog, my 
blindness, gender, skin color or any other variable.

The adults were way more problematic and I had to prove to them that, yes, the dog was allowed, yes, I could do the job. By the time 
I left, they too were sorry to see me go.

Vicky Winslow, LMSW


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Merry Schoch" <merrys at verizon.net>
To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 7:48 PM
Subject: [humanser] seeking info


> Greetings All,
>
> I begin my field experience next semester which will be with the same agency for three semesters.  I met the field representative 
> at the School of Social Works orientation.  One of the first thing she asked was if I just used at cane.  I told her that a 
> present I did; however, I had applied and was expecting a guide dog before the next semester began.  She did not comment too much 
> at that so later I began to wonder if this may cause a problem with my placement.
>
> I have discussed this with my husband, who is NAGDU's president, and he suggests that I tell my field rep that I would like to be 
> the one to discuss my placement with the agency I am to be placed with.  I have also applied for a Title IV-E scholarship so if I 
> receive that I will be place in some sort of residdential environment for children.  Now, for the real reason I am writing.  If 
> any of you work in a residential environment and have a dog, please share your experience with me such as do clients come into 
> your office for counseling?  If so, where do you put the dog?  How receptive is your working environment?  And any other 
> information  you would share I would be grateful.
>
> Thanks,
> Merry Schoch
>
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