[humanser] Humanser Digest, Vol 145, Issue 22

Wed Jul 27 14:59:24 UTC 2016

Hello all, 

I have been treating clients and licensed since 1993 as a blind
therapist. The one and best way I have learned to conquer the written
print issue with clients is to bring it right into the therapy room. Sit
down with your clients during your conversation of your own
characteristics being blind do their paperwork review with the client.
Learn from them in their words how they filled out the written forms,
have them tell you what it is they say about answering the questions in
the forms. Be familiar enough with your forms to ask any questions they
may have skipped or insufficiently completed. Not only will you learn
much more than a reader could ever provide you about your client, you
will also have the advantage of being able to assess your client's
reading comprehension and cognitive abilities  through this technique.
Don't depend on others for something you and your client can accomplish
together.  

best regards 

Mark Warchol, LMSW, LMFT

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> 1. Re: ADA Hyppa regulations and reader services (Reyazuddin, Yasmin)
> 2. FW: [Jobs] FW: Free Webinar - Strategies for Effective ADA
> Reasonable Accommodations (Reyazuddin, Yasmin)
> 3. Summer Concerts: Blind Music Academy Announces Three Concert
> Dates in August (LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired)
> 4. Working on a psychiatric hospital floor inpatient as a
> therapist (Rebecca Arrowood)
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> Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:30:17 +0000
> From: "Reyazuddin, Yasmin" <Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov>
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] ADA Hyppa regulations and reader services
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> Dear all, and Lisa, 
> A person who is trained in the HIPPA and other privacy laws, could work as a reader. 
> We can discuss all kinds of technology that reads print, but we still have a disadvantage when it comes to reading hand writing. No scanning software can read hand writing. 
> Getting a paid reader may not be feasible for many nonprofits who are struggling to make ends meet with limited grants and resources. 
> A Volunteer reader who is a grad student and studying in the same field, and who gets the HIPPA training will be the best. But also remember that they may also have to earn a living. Lisa, I just thought of another idea. The local university or community college may be a good place to find a reader. Consult with your supervisor regarding this idea. She may have some contacts herself. 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett via Humanser
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 10:54 PM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] ADA Hyppa regulations and reader services
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> Sherria,
> 
> But, I bet your readers outside work are reading non-confidential information. Am I right?
> If it is confidential, how did you ensure your readers would respect confidentiality outside the work setting?
> Also, are your readers paid and if so, do you pay them out of pocket?
> 
> I know whether we're blind or sighted employees, sometimes overflow work is taken home and worked on outside work hours.
> But it seems to me that essential work related info should be provided as a reasonable accommodation through a reader.
> It?s the best way to get the job done rather than putting it off after you've worked 40 hours.
> Besides, as an employee I would not feel comfortable or think its ethical to bring confidential papers home. There's probably rules against this, but even if there is not, I'd not want to do this as an employee. What is said and done at work should stay there.
> In Lisa's case, it sounds like this info is essential for her job and must be done at work as its confidential and time sensitive.
> I hope she can work something out and access the information.
> 
> Ashley
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> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Sherria Young via Humanser
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 10:34 PM
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> Cc: Sherria Young
> Subject: Re: [humanser] ADA Hyppa regulations and reader services
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> Good evening, my name is Sherria and I utilize readers outside of work when 
> necessary however, a reader can be provided depending on where you work as a 
> reasonable accommodation. I also use a reading scanning software called 
> kurcweil 1000. I hope this information helps and wish you the best of luck. 
> Be blessed
> 
> Life is only what you make it. You are  to blessed to be stressed
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>> On Jul 25, 2016, at 9:11 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Humanser 
>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Lisa,
>> 
>> Another thought. It doesn't seem fair for employees to provide such 
>> services as they have their own work and your supervisor is super busy 
>> doing her work and supervising duties.
>> 
>> What about interns or volunteers? I  do not know where you work. Its 
>> better not to say on list.
>> But we could know the type of agency. If it's  a hospital, other medical 
>> facility, or human service nonprofit,
>> they often use volunteers and interns. I know when I briefly volunteered 
>> as an information and referral specialist
>> for Women's center, they had interns and volunteers. All these people had 
>> to sign confidentiality statements.
>> 
>> It seems to me that a volunteer or intern could provide these reading 
>> services accommodations.
>> If they need hyppa training to help you, then they could do that.
>> 
>> Now, if your employer does not use interns or volunteers, then this is not 
>> an option and you have to find a reader.
>> I think having other employees provide that service is fine if it's not too 
>> much reading. But if the reading takes, say over a few hours total, then 
>> having an outside reader is necessary.
>> 
>> Your employer has to provide something and I hope they follow the ADA and 
>> accommodate you.
>> 
>> Ashley
>> -----Original Message----- From: Lisa Irving via Humanser
>> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 11:07 AM
>> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Lisa Irving
>> Subject: [humanser] ADA Hyppa regulations and reader services
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> This Wednesday I will be meeting with a number of people including my 
>> employers human resources director. We will be discussing lawful 
>> accommodations. I would like to have access to nominal reader service 
>> assistance. I am open to this assistance coming from my coworkers 
>> volunteers or paid readers. Him prior conversations with my employer they 
>> have raised the issue concerning Hyppa regulations. I have been told based 
>> on this concern they not allow non-employees to provide this assistance 
>> furthermore, my supervisor has been expected to provide this support. She 
>> is already overworked. Nevertheless, I have asked my coworkers 
>> periodically to assist with some reading. Much of this reading involves 
>> deciphering consumers handwriting
>> 
>> I understand the importance of Hyppa regulations. I am wondering if I have 
>> protections and rights under the ADA to work with paid readers or 
>> volunteer readers who undergo my employers Hyppa training. Your assistance 
>> is requested. If you have this information please let me know ASAP thank 
>> you
>> 
>> From,
>> Lisa Irving Sent from my iPhone
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> Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:47:24 +0000
> From: "Reyazuddin, Yasmin" <Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov>
> To: "Human Services Division Mailing List (humanser at nfbnet.org)"
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> Subject: [humanser] FW: [Jobs] FW: Free Webinar - Strategies for
> Effective ADA Reasonable Accommodations
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> [Yasmin Reyazuddin ] Here is information just in time.
> 
> [Title: Job Accommodation Network Logo - Description: Title: Job Accommodation Network Logo]<http://askjan.org/>Job Accommodation Network
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> (800)526-7234 (V)
> (877)781-9403 (TTY)
> http://AskJAN.org
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> ________________________________
> 
> Free Webinar
> Strategies for Effective ADA Reasonable Accommodations
> Tuesday, August 16th at 1:00pm (EDT).
> 
> . Click here to register<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7056709983629862914>
> 
> America?s Job Exchange (AJE) is hosting a webinar to discuss provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A hallmark of the ADA is the provision of reasonable accommodation to ensure equality in the workplace. This webinar will discuss what reasonable accommodation is. How is disclosure of disability handled? What are my responsibilities when someone discloses? Many employers consider the ADA too ?mysterious? to understand. This session will ?de-mystify? the ADA by providing practical information on ADA rights and responsibilities.
> 
> The webinar will cover:
> 
> ? Reasonable accommodations as they relate to essential job functions
> ? Employer obligations when someone discloses a disability
> ? What protections do I have as an employer under ADA
> 
> Presenters:
> 
> Barry Whaley
> Employment Outreach Coordinator
> Southeast ADA Center
> 
> Gary Cowan
> Director of Compliance
> America's Job Exchange
> 
> Register today and reserve your spot!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7056709983629862914>
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> This announcement was developed by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN). Preparation of these items was funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor, Grant Number OD-23442-12-75-4-54. This document does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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> Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:46:49 +0000
> From: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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> To: "humanser at nfbnet.org" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [humanser] Summer Concerts: Blind Music Academy Announces
> Three Concert Dates in August
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> Blind Music Academy Offering Free Concerts in August
> 
> In its third year, LightHouse's summer Music Academy grows and expands. With an emphasis on composition, performance and learning to read and write music in braille for musicians who are blind or have low vision and are ages 16 to 24, our talent pool and ambition continues to grow. This year we're excited to host students from the United States, Mexico and Canada. And with the opening in May of the LightHouse's state-of-the-art San Francisco facility, Blind Music Academy will now be held both in the city and the country.
> 
> Each year Blind Music Academy culminates with a performance by our blind students, and this time around the group has announced that they will perform not once but three times, with additional concerts in both downtown Napa and San Francisco. Experience the power of Music Academy by joining us at one of these three, free concerts:
> 
> Blind Music Academy Summer Tour Dates
> 
> Friday, August 5 - Covenant Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.
> 1226 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA 94558
> 
> Saturday, August 6 - Enchanted Hills Camp, 4:00 p.m., with dinner following.
> 3410 Mt Veeder Rd, Napa, CA 94558
> 
> Tuesday, August 9 - LightHouse for the Blind, 5:30 p.m., with reception following.
> 1155 Market Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco 94103
> 
> Each concert is free. For those attending the concert at Enchanted Hills Camp, we are requesting a donation if you wish to join us for dinner after the show. Please RSVP for all concerts to Tony Fletcher at tfletcher at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:tfletcher at lighthouse-sf.org>.
> 
> About Blind Music Academy
> Enchanted Hills Camp has paired up with Bill McCann, founder and president of Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology. Bill McCann pioneered this specialized music academy model both in Canada and in the United States. Music Academy is for musicians who are blind or have low vision between the ages of 16 to 24 years old who are serious about music or might be thinking of entering the profession. This academy introduces students to using non-visual techniques to compose music, read the works of others, learn performance skills and gain the capacity to compete for and win employment in the music field.
> 
> This year's Music Academy session is full. If you have questions about next year's session, please contact Taccarra Burrell at tburrell at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:tburrell at lighthouse-sf.org> or 415-694-7318.
> 
> Visit the LightHouse for the Blind's new headquarters at 1155 Market Street, 10th Floor. Check out our store, Adaptations, experience the new facility designed by and for people who are blind and learn about all of our programs and resources for people who are blind or have low vision.
> 
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:03:12 -0500
> From: Rebecca Arrowood <rmarrowood12 at me.com>
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [humanser] Working on a psychiatric hospital floor inpatient
> as a    therapist
> Message-ID: <45550DD4-BE15-4B1C-8566-627670846758 at me.com>
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> Hello, I was just offered a PRN or as needed position working as a psychotherapist on a psychiatric floor in my local hospital so basically doing inpatient work. I do not have any experience with inpatient so I am looking for any type of advice or tips or tricks from anyone who has worked in patient before?
> Thanks,
> Rebecca Arrowood
> Sent from my iPhone
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