[humanser] what is Realistic?

[Sharri Anderson]

Marion thank you so much for your encouraging words! I am visually impaired
and will be returning to school for my masters degree in social work, then
I will B we entering the workforce. my question to you and others is is
what do you think is the greatest area of need for social workers?
Have a blessed day everyone!
On Apr 25, 2014 10:25 AM, "Marion Gwizdala" <marion.gwizdala at verizon.net>
wrote:

> Jessica,
>         Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself to the list.
> Many of us have returned to school a little later in life than what is
> traditional, whatever that means! (grin) I am certain you will find many
> blind social workers on this list willing to share their experiences with
> you, as well as some willing to mentor you and others.
>
>         I would like to comment on a statement you made, hoping you will
> take this in the spirit it is offered. Many professionals in the field will
> share with you what they believe is "realistic". They may be very
> well-meaning; however, I have usually found that their "realistic"
> expectations are nothing more than limiting beliefs that keep us from
> achieving our dreams. When we stretch our perceptions of what is possible,
> we define a new reality for us as blind people. If you can perceive it, you
> can achieve it! One of my favorite adages is, "Whether you think you can or
> you think you can't, you're right!" Keep believing and keep achieving!
>
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of MissWings
> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2014 12:18 AM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [humanser] Introduction.
>
> 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
>
>
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