[humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness with minors

[Ginny Duff]

I think it is best to bring it up as soon as possible so that it doesn't become the elephant in the room. 

Ginny



Dr. V. Duff 
Clinical Director, West End ACT Team, 
St. Joseph's Heatlh Centre , Toronto
Staff Psychiatrist, Complex Mental Illness, CAMH 
Lecturer, University of Toronto
Tel:   416.530.6000, ext 3101
FAX:   416.530.6363

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> On Mar 1, 2016, at 11:23 AM, Sarah Meyer via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello fellow uman Services Division Members and Listers,
> I have a question for you and am especially interested in hearing from
> clinicians who have worked with children and adolescents. What is your
> process of disclosure regarding blindness with minors? If a parent or
> guardian is in the room for the first part of a session and you are
> going over confidentiality and other basics before switching to
> working individually with the client while the parent/guardian waits
> in the waiting area, would you bring up your blindness (especially if
> it is readily apparent) with the adult in the room proactively or only
> if he/she asks?
> Would you wait to discuss/disclose until the parent/guardian has left?
> I am leaning towards discussing it openly with the parent/guardian in
> the room in case they have questions/concerns about me working with
> their child, since they are required to be included with informed
> choice and consent if I am understanding correctly.
> Thoughts or suggestions are welcome.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Sarah
> 
> -- 
> Sarah K. Meyer
> Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling/Social Psychology
> Ball State University
> Board Member, National Federation of the Blind Human Services Division
> Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Indiana State Affiliate
> sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
> (317)402-6632
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. You can live the life
> you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love,
> hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality.
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