[humanser] more job-related questions

Thu Apr 14 20:18:55 UTC 2016

Lisa, 
So I ask you , do you have the knowledge about the resources, such as the hotline number, crisis line, When and what classes are offered and other such things. Do you have any way of accessing this information either electronically or otherwise. 
Your knowledge of Braille should be enough to label the resources. 
I have a good memory and can answer any question with ease about our department. I know this requires learning and practice. You have been there for about a month. No one expects you to know everything on the first day of work. At least you are trying. Give it some time. You will be a pro soon. 
We are here to encourage you and to be your support system. 
If people give your business cards as they want you to sign them up for the email list, make an envelope that says in Braille list serve. If they want you to sign them up for classes, do the same. 
Keep the envelope, and give the cards to the specific staff person. 
We all learn from each other, so ask any other questions. 

Yasmin Reyazuddin 
Aging & Disability Services 
Montgomery County Government 
Department of Health & Human Services 
401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor) 
Rockville MD 20850 
240-777-0311 (MC311) 
240-777-1556 (personal) 
240-777-1495 (fax) 
office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm 
Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille 
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From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Irving via humanser
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Subject: Re: [humanser] more job-related questions

Ericka and Yasmin,

I apologize if my earlier message wasn't clear; I know nominal braille. I use braille to label papers and folders; spices; chargers and the like. My question had more to do with how and when do I use the braille that I know. 

Here are my responses to your questions. At resource fairs we offer various materials including help and hot line information; classes; newsletters and brochures. 

The resource binder targets participants receiving behavioral health services in various settings. Thus far I've gone to a womens shelter and clubhouses. I imagine I'll also go to crisis residential settings and perhaps some of the board and care homes. 

I hope I've clarified what I intended to request. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your methods of accomplishing your job duties. 

From,
Lisa 

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From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via humanser
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Subject: Re: [humanser] more job-related questions

Lisa, I totally agree with Yazmin. Braille is essential  for all of us.

Ericka Short
"What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always right."

 from my iPhone

> On Apr 14, 2016, at 7:17 AM, Reyazuddin, Yasmin via humanser
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Lisa,
> As I said before, I put Braille labels on the resources. I use 3/5 
> index
cards. You could use a 5/7 index card and write the name of the resource with a marker. Another idea is to just write a number or divide the sections with paper clips. 
> One very important question for you. Are the resources to be given 
> away,
or just shown to the visitors. Also, are the resources just for your reference to answer a particular question. 
> I will suggest that you learn Braille as it can be a helpful tool. 
> 
> 
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
> 240-777-1556 (personal)
> 240-777-1495 (fax)
> office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm
> Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille This message may contain 
> protected health information or other information that is confidential 
> or
privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return mail and destroy any copies of this material.
> Thank you.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa 
> Irving via humanser
> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 6:23 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List' <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] more job-related questions
> 
> Yasmin, you're full of great ideas and helpful methods, thank you. 
> 
> I'm wondering how you and anyone else on this list creates resource
binders?
> My braille skills are nominal. I'm not sure how to apply the braille I 
> do
know to organizing my resource binders. Each team member puts together his/her own resource binders. One team member has created a resource binder for each clubhouse and agency she goes to on a regular basis. 
> 
> I'm also unsure about reading and organizing the scattered business 
> cards
I have been given. What do you and others do? 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> From,
> Lisa
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Reyazuddin, Yasmin via humanser
> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 5:50 AM
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> Cc: Reyazuddin, Yasmin <Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] more job-related questions
> 
> Hi Lisa,
> The resource fairs and such community events are important. I cannot 
> see
anything but I love giving out information and resources. 
> Yes, the place is noisy and I never know if someone is stopping to see
what I offer or they just pass by. 
> If I am doing it solo I find who is on the next table. If I hear them
talking, I also say something to get the visitor to come to me. Another way of getting people to your table is to have some mint, or candy which people will stop by to get. 
> One could have a simple game with pencils for prizes. 
> I always stand behind the table to hear people passing by. If you have 
> to
sit, place your chair in the front, then you are closer to the people and can attract them better. 
> Also label your resources in the best way you know how. I put Braille
cards to insure I do not give away something incorrect. 
> I hope this helps. 
> 
> 
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
> 240-777-1556 (personal)
> 240-777-1495 (fax)
> office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm
> Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille This message may contain 
> protected health information or other information that is confidential 
> or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact 
> the sender by return mail and destroy any copies of this material.
> Thank you.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa 
> Irving via humanser
> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:34 AM
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> Cc: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> Subject: [humanser] more job-related questions
> 
> Hi
> 
> 
> 
> Part of my job entails tabling at resource fairs; some small like 
> Saturday's fair; some very large like tomorrow's mental health 
> resource fair. For now, I'm working tandem with co-workers. In the 
> future, I'll fly solo. I'm not sure how to manage this seemingly fun 
> and
interesting part of my job.
> 
> 
> 
> I've had jobs in the past and did volunteer work where I tabled solo. 
> I could see well enough to catch an inquisitive face or see folks 
> approaching the table. It's different now. A few days ago I found 
> myself feeling overwhelmed by all of the noise and pretty anxious as I 
> tried to listen and discern if someone was at the table. I was on the 
> mark half of the time. How do you deal with this aspect of your job or
internship?
> 
> 
> 
> From
> 
> Lisa
> 
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