[humanser] Thanks and hopes for the future

[Lisa Irving]

Hello Renee,

Often, I will cut and paste an E-mail document into a Word document to check
the spelling. The Spell Check will announce each letter. Currently, I use
Outlook for my E-mail accounts. Perhaps someone at the university can point
you in the right direction for mastering the use of Google. Lastly, I
periodically use my talking Franklin Dictionary. It's not cheap; it cost
about $400. You may wish to contact the NFB Headquarters to inquire about a
non-interest loan. 

From,
Lisa Irving 

-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf of Renee
Pavlus via humanser
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 11:06 PM
To: humanser at nfbnet.org
Subject: [humanser] Thanks and hopes for the future

Hello Everyone:
My name is Renee Pavlus. I receive emails from this division on a regular
basis, but do not necessarily respond.
However, last year, I did tell the group that I am completing a 60 credit
Masters degree (CMHC), at Argosy SLC. I have completed all of the course
work accepting the last three courses (Practicum/Internship), which will be
related to filling 1000 hours in order to graduate.
Unfortunately, I have had one problem after another since this past August
meeting this obligation. However, it is coming around, and with prayer and a
little luck my placement with the counseling center at Utah Valley
University will finally begin in May 2015. I have or will be waiting eight
months of valuable time before this can happen so I can graduate and sit for
the CMHC licenture exam; another issue to be delt with...in the future.
Most of the conflects involved the contract revissions between Argosy and
UVU, which had very little to do with me as an intern who is blind.
Infact, my adaptive equipment, the office I will be practicing in and
supervision couldn't be more ready and excited to take me on. Knowing this
is certainly uplifting on so many levels.
I am so excited because I will be attending the NFB convension in Florida
this year; the first convension for me since 2009. I am anxiously waiting to
connect with the professionals in this division.
Secondly, as noted throughout this email, my spelling is very poor.
Does anyone know how to spell check Google emails? If not, would you
recommend any advice? I can spell check MS Word, and even then I am not sure
that I don't make some mistakes with like sounding words, (bye, buy, by),
for example. Of course will never give uppp. As you all do, I want to be
able to write a document in a professional manner.
Anyone know of where I can get a braille speller that isn't too expensive? I
had a (twenty thousand word) speller in braille years ago, but from moving
around have lost it. It is the simple words; you can mostly look up the
difficult ones. Others do judge us by our spelling and such, and being
blind, I do not want to give professionals in my field reason to not trust
the quality of my work.
Mary, I do want to get involved with the organization on a daily basis. What
can I do?
Thanks to all who have reached out to me, following my professional and
personal journey the past months. Not one hundred percent, but UVU looks as
ready as it will be; just waiting for the affiliation contract between the
universities to be signed and noted. If it doesn't happen I will have to
locate another intern position as soon as possible.
This one is perfect for my situation, my personal and professional needs,
due to the fact that it is only a few miles from my home. The hours are
flexable, and the supervision is so excited to work with me.
How often does this happen...
If there is anything I can do for the organization, please email me, or call
me at:
385-223-8348
With thanks as I look forward to meeting in Florida this July.
Renee M Pavlus
P.S...Anyone like me dealing with diabetes. I have been newly placed on
insulan, and am wondering how you all function working a full day dealing
with your medical issues. Some advice and tips wouldly surely help.

_______________________________________________
Humanser mailing list
humanser at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/humanser_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
humanser:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/humanser_nfbnet.org/peacefulwoman89%40cox.
net