[humanser] Update regarding sexual assault volunteer opportunity and a question

Sun Aug 21 22:00:08 UTC 2016

Dear Miranda,
	I have not spoken to this issue as of yet because you are navigating
the self-advocacy path so admirably, there is little to do but cheer you on.
You have not turned around from your path, nor have you allowed others to
tell you that you are going the wrong way. What ethics and values have
provided you with this determination? The vision of your future drives your
discovery of your path. Have you always been a path finder and not a path
follower?
	Your heart is tender and has vision to see the pain others may
ignore with their eyes. It sees the fear and vulnerability of your clients.
It reaches out to embrace them with the strength of compassion and assures
them that they are not alone. Your heart is devoid of judgement and full of
empathy. It guides your journey.
	I know if you stay true to your heart and are obedient to its
bidding, your exploration will lead to the discovery of love that empowers
and emboldens your calling. You are “known of love” and your spirit shows
this to be true. Prayers!

Warmly,

Rev. Michael “Big Dog” Abell

Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda B.
via Humanser
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 2:29 PM
To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
Cc: Miranda B.
Subject: Re: [humanser] Update regarding sexual assault volunteer
opportunity and a question

Hi Carly,
First, I'm so sorry that you were violated in this way. I do hope that you
are on your journey to healing!
Thank you for your encouragement. I am not giving up on this opportunity
yet, and the encouragement I have received from you and others has helped me
to continue moving forward.
Thanks again, and have a wonderful week!

Best wishes, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carly
Mihalakis via Humanser
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:01 PM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>; 'Human
Services Division Mailing List' <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Carly Mihalakis <carlymih at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [humanser] Update regarding sexual assault volunteer
opportunity and a question

Good morning, When I came into contact with this strand of medical person
ale after being sexually manhandled, from what I saw, a blind person could
absolutely provide some support while the cops and other legal people are
interviewing the victim, helping them prepare to talk to the cops and I'm
sure you can get someone to help you get refreshments for the patient. I
don't believe an otherwise doable role should just pass you by simply
because you don't collaborate with someone to help keep the patient
comfortable. Yet, as always, we listen to our supervisors manning the
opportunity. At 09:40 AM 8/17/2016, Justin Williams via Humanser wrote:
>I like how you have handled this so far.  Keep us informed.
>Justin
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda B.
>via Humanser
>Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 3:53 PM
>To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List' <humanser at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Miranda B. <knownoflove at gmail.com>
>Subject: [humanser] Update regarding sexual assault volunteer 
>opportunity and a question
>
>Hi everyone,
>
>The volunteer coordinator of the local sexual assault response program 
>responded to my inquiry regarding this volunteer opportunity. If you 
>might remember, I came to this list regarding possible sollutions for 
>on-call transportation.
>
>Well, according to the email I just received, the transportation isn't 
>as much of a concern as my blindness.
>
>According to the volunteer coordinator, my visual impairment would 
>place both myself and the victim at a "higher risk", and I would not be 
>able aid in providing the forensic nurses with supplies or food/drink 
>for the patient.
>
>I have been advised to contact the parent organization to find another 
>opportunity that could accomidate me, as they don't have the resources 
>to assist me in volunteering in this capacity.
>
>Have any of you served or worked in a similar capacity, where you had 
>to navigate similar concerns? If so, how did you handle the situation 
>and assumptions of high risk?
>
>Thanks as always for your help, and have a wonderful week!
>
>
>
>Best wishes, Miranda
>
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