[humanser] Introduction.

[MissWings]

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking on this list for a while, and have enjoyed reading 
everyone's messages and input.  I've been to one of the phone 
conference calls as well, and hope to attend more of them in future.

I thought I'd write a bit about myself, and also ask a favor, if 
anyone might be willing.

My name is Jessica, and I'm a junior in college, having just switched 
my major to social work, and am currently in my first semester of 
studies away from home.  I've been officially accepted into the 
social work program for the fall, so I'll be taking my second 
semester of social work classes.  I'm in my early thirties, and 
totally blind.  I'm hoping to eventually become a vocational 
rehabilitation counselor, and thought that social work would be the 
best major for me to pursue, as the school where I'm attending 
doesn't have a major for VR counseling specifically.  I thought 
social work would be a good secondary option, as I'll be dealing with 
the public, and the skills obtained in social work classes I'm sure 
will help me.

Now for my request, and hopefully it isn't off topic.  One of my 
assignments this semester is to interview someone who has a social 
work degree, but my problem is that I don't know any social workers, 
as I haven't made any connections yet.  I was wondering if anyone on 
the list has a degree, and is currently practicing anywhere, and if 
they'd mind answering a few questions.  I also thought getting an 
interview from a blindness perspective would be helpful, as I'd have 
a better idea of realistic expectations and issues facing someone who 
is blind.  It's only about four or five questions, and we could even 
communicate via email, if that works easier.  Even if someone has a 
degree, but isn't currently working anywhere, that should still work, 
as my professor didn't specifically say the person being interviewed 
had to be working.

Please respond off list if you're curious and want more information, 
assuming anyone wouldn't mind helping, as I don't want to clutter up 
the list.  My email is
miss
wings at lorettotel.net

Thanks, and I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you better 
as I spend more time on the list.

Jess