[humanser] research etc.

Thu Oct 8 16:21:17 UTC 2015

Different education & Life experiences but you so succinctly  explained the struggles!

Ericka Short
"Friends are like flowers in the garden of life"

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> On Oct 6, 2015, at 7:29 PM, Lisa Irving via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Ashley, 
> 
> I have two undergraduate degrees; an Associates in Human Services and a B.
> S. in Recreation & Leisure Studies, with a concentration in Therapeutic
> Recreation. My academic knowledge is 30 years old. I've had long gaps
> between jobs. All most all of my jobs were part-time. I did was
> under-employed when I worked as an Activities Director. There was a gap
> after those short-term jobs. Then I was a co-apartment manager with my
> former husband. I did most of the work because he was deployed or attending
> night school. Again, there was a long gap. Then I landed a year-long job as
> a Disability Awareness Coordinator. That was twenty years ago. Three years
> later I was hired, with a lot of reluctance, by a local municipality as a
> Recreation Leader II. Typically, this type of position is held by
> individuals with high school experience or college students in need of
> part-time employment. There were double-standards when it came to advancing.
> I encountered a lot of discrimination. The union wasn't much help as I was
> only part-time and did not have access to their representation officially. I
> loved the actual job and I adored my first supervisor. He let me reach for
> the stars! I got burnt out on the abusive and constrictions and left the
> job. I worked very part-time as a Parent Educator... One supervisor went
> many extra miles to support and accommodate me. The second supervisor made
> my life Hell. I worked for a few months as an In-Home Support Services
> worker. I disliked the work. I haven't held a paid job in almost nine years.
> I've done some volunteer work. Even so, one of the hospice programs made it
> quite clear I was not welcomed... During this major unemployment gap I've
> taken the time to work through personal struggles... I have received so much
> support from the mental health community... I am pursuing employment as a
> Peer Specialist. I want very much to specialize in the geriatric
> population... By the way, I also have 27 units in gerontology. Lol. 
> 
> From,
> Lisa Irving 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley
> Bramlett via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 5:02 PM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List
> Cc: Ashley Bramlett
> Subject: Re: [humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats
> 
> Lisa,
> 
> Do you have a degree? I cannot remember if you were practicing social work
> or anything at this point or are you trying to get education to pursue a
> career in human services?
> 
> This caught my attention when you said you excell at research and papers. I
> am not bad at research. I use the abstracts as my guide to determine whether
> to read an article. Where I struggle with scholarly articles is
> understanding them amidst the jargon and picking out what I need among a
> long 20 plus page article.
> As I have low vision, I use human readers for books and despite using a
> table of contents, I find it challenging to find what info I need in a book
> unless the contents has really clearly titled chapters making it obvious.
> I think you could help me by telling me pointers for research.
> So, I would like to chat off list if that's okay regarding tips for research
> and papers.
> I need to write a paper soon for my history elective.
> 
> Now to your comment.
> Yes, I have heard what Michael said. Its true not all schools require the
> GRE.
> Check the admissions requirements, and you might also get around it by
> demonstrating skills some other way such as a portfolio.
> You are not alone in having trouble with standardized exams. If your goal is
> grad school, I'm sure you can find a way without the GRE. Its easier though
> to take it and get in the standard way, but if you know you cannot do well
> on it, its worth looking at other options.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Ashley
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lisa Irving via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 5:04 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
> Cc: Lisa Irving
> Subject: Re: [humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats
> 
> Hello,
> 
> 
> I am very interested about what you said in terms of not all schools require
> the GRE. I've never done well on standardized testing. I excel in the areas
> of research, writing papers and taking open-book exams. Yes, open-book exams
> are often much harder than multiple choice.
> 
> Lisa
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael
> Abell via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 1:55 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
> Cc: Michael Abell
> Subject: Re: [humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats
> 
> Hello,
> I think that it is important to think outside the box on education.
> Not all schools require the GRE for admission. These programs are also
> fundable by VR. Broaden your search and you may find a much more acceptable
> path!
> 
> 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 Ashley
> Bramlett via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 1:51 PM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List
> Cc: Ashley Bramlett
> Subject: Re: [humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats
> 
> Hi Christina,
> 
> If you have not taken it, good luck on the GRE. If you do pass, tell  us.
> I wish you success as you try to get into grad school!
> I wanted badly to work with my bachelor's degree in  mainly psychology; I
> say mainly as it was an interdisciplinary degree in the liberal arts
> department that I created. However, I'm still searching; I'm interested in
> human services such as case management some job where you refer clients to
> other places, or being an activity coordinator or something in
> communications.
> This email was of interest to me as I may pursue grad school someday soon
> and will have to grapple with the standardized exams like the GRE.
> 
> I'm concerned about securing accomodations too. I know ETS has improved
> accomodations a lot, and I even took praxis when my major was education. But
> some exams ETS administers does not allow use of  a screen reader.
> 
> I'm also curious wich accomodations you chose to use if you cannot use their
> version of a screen reader? Will you get it in braille, or have it read to
> you aloud?
> 
> I certainly agree that ETS takes a while to approve accomodations; three
> weeks sounds right. But really, given they are a large company for the
> nation, I suspect they cannot work any faster. Its frustrating, I know, but
> realistically, how can they be much faster. Yes, it sucks we have to apply
> and plan way in advance of everyone else, but I also understand why we need
> to do it.
> 
> Thanks for sharing your experience.
> 
> Ashley
> 
> 
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