[humanser] Maryland Law test special accommodations

Sat Aug 8 17:11:18 UTC 2015

Janice,
	We will talk sometime and discuss our arrivals. Until then, we will
be secure in the confidence that together we can walk together in truth.
	It is comfortable in the shadows of the construct of blindness that
society has erected. When we find ourselves tired of living in this shadow,
we venture into the light. It is good to walk with people such as yourself
that travel in search of inclusion knowing that their contribution to the
world will be great!
	I look forward to the report that you are licensed and leading a
group!

Regards,

Michael "Big Dog" Abell

Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
(480) 369-0805

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Toothman via humanser
Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 8:54 AM
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Subject: Re: [humanser] Maryland Law test special accommodations

Hello Michael "Big Dog"

Sometime I would love to hear how you got that nickname.  I really
appreciate your support and the the support of the human services division.
As Irvan Yalom, the Group Therapist say "universality" or the feeling that
one is not alone in experiencing a problem can often relieve psychological
distress.

Janice and Retired Guide Dog Destiny

On 8/8/2015 2:04 AM, Michael Abell via humanser wrote:
> Hello Janice,
> 	Your story is a sobering reminder to us that are working towards 
> liscensure that self-advocacy is something that we may need to begin 
> long before graduation. It sounds like you have a great deal of 
> assistance in your push for accommodation and I am encouraged that you
will prevail.
> 	I remember some  years back that my state elections board wanted to 
> provide me with a scribe to mark my ballotat home instead of letting 
> me cast my ballot in a voting booth at my polling place. It took some 
> convincing and persistence, but eventually I cast my ballot in my very 
> own booth alone! My candidate did not win, but I did!
> 	I am confident that you will prevail. You pushed through school and 
> accomplished much through determination and perseverance. You 
> navigated the policies and administrations of your university and 
> succeeded in that as well. This same dogged determination that drove 
> you to this point will see you through! We are all with you and you can
count on our support.
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael "Big Dog" Abell
>
> Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
> (480) 369-0805
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Janice Toothman via humanser
> Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 6:29 PM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List
> Cc: Janice Toothman
> Subject: [humanser] Maryland Law test special accommodations
>
> Good Evening Everyone,
>
> The Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists decided 
> that I would take the Maryland Law test on the fourth Thursday instead 
> of the third Wednesday as I requested.
>
> The 36 question exam is a paper and pencil test. the BOPC informs me 
> they do not have JAWS and that they would have a scribe for me.  I 
> explained to them the reasons why I did not consider having a scribe 
> would provide the best evidence of my knowledge of the Maryland legal 
> Code as it pertains to Counselors and Therapists.
>
> Since the BOPC remains firm what type of accommodation that they would 
> provide me.  I spoke with Valerie Yingling at the National Office 
> Legal Department.  She planned to meet with President Riccabono about 
> how to address this letter since the special accommodation request 
> needs to be in two weeks before the test date.
>
> I had submitted my request for a computer with JAWS, the use of my 
> personal keyboard due to my neuropathy, the use of my FM System for 
> amplification of JAWS and double time to complete the test.  I had 
> received the special accommodation with the assistance of Sharon 
> Kruvor-Weisbaum, when taking the National Counseling Examination. Once 
> I take the Maryland Law test, I will have my LGPC or Licensed Graduate 
> Profession Counselor.
>
> I am so close and yet so far.  I do not want to have to use a scribe; 
> but I do not want to postpone taking the test until next month if I do 
> not have my accommodation.  I am not found a job to complete the 2,500 
> of the 3,000 clinical supervised hours that I need for full licensure 
> as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
> Janice
>
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