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

Wed Mar 2 01:50:28 UTC 2016

I'm asking, because I've worked with consumers, some youth, and some adult,
and with cross disabilities, as well as parents, and professionals in the
field.  I didn't go out of my way to disclose anything.  If it happens, then
it is to a purpose, but outside of that, I see know need, and I don't
consider that not being honest.
If it helps someone, then sure, but if not, then no.
Justin

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Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness
with minors

I have found that by being honest it increases trust between you and the
client.

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 5:25 PM, justin williams via humanser
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Why are you disclosing it?  What kind of job is that?
> Justin
> 
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> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sarah 
> Meyer via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 6:20 PM
> To: Ginny Duff <duffg at stjoe.on.ca>
> Cc: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>; humanser at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of 
> Blindness with minors
> 
> 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
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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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> --
> 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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