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

[Ericka]

I hear you Ginny!

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

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> On Mar 1, 2016, at 5:49 PM, Ginny Duff via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> The times that I have gotten into the most trouble was earlier on when my vision was a lot better and I hoped nobody would notice and tried to get away with camouflaging as a sighted person.   Yikes..   Situations that still make me cringe.   So nice to no longer be ashamed of my vision loss.   So nice to have a white cane and just be up front about it right away - out of the closet - put into words - such a relief - no elephant in the room.   And then it is fine.  
> 
> I always tell people to ask me any questions if they have any.  I try to ensure that my vision loss is not a taboo subject. 
> 
> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 6:19 PM, Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks Ginny, that's what I concluded in supervision today as well.  I
>> weighed the pros and cons for bringing it up and figured out how to
>> directly confront the potential cons so they will hopefully not be
>> cons, if that makes sense. I have a great supervisor who is really
>> supportive in empowering me to figure out the best strategies for me
>> and that will most benefit my clients!
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Sarah
>> 
>>> On 3/1/16, Ginny Duff <duffg at stjoe.on.ca> wrote:
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> 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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>> 
>> -- 
>> 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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