[humanser] practicum issues

[Lora :)]

Merry,

That sounds like such a hassle.  Technology can be a pain.  Glad you got it
figured out.  Does calling you in in about 10 minutes work?

Yiska
On Mar 19, 2016 11:08 AM, "Merry Schoch via humanser" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi Yiska,
>
> First I would like to apologize for getting your name incorrect.  Secondly,
> I would like to apologize for not returning your email more promptly.
> Verizon and Aol have merged and my husband and I have been spending many
> hours on the telephone with technicians.  Finally, after three or more
> hours
> this morning we prevailed!!
>
> I will be home and available up until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday after
> 1:00 pm if you would like to call.  If you miss me I will be happy to
> return
> the call.
>
> Thanks,
> Merry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lora :)
> via
> humanser
> Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 12:08 PM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List
> Cc: Lora :)
> Subject: Re: [humanser] practicum issues
>
> Hello Merry,
>
> Thank you for your response. Just so you know I go by Yiska not Lora.  I am
> working on changing my name.  I look forward to the article as I gave vague
> answers for that one about using other senses to read body language.  I
> have
> another commitment this evening but can call you tomorrow.  What time works
> for you.  I am at Boise State University in Idaho.  I look forward to our
> conversation.
>
> Yiska
> On Mar 18, 2016 8:30 AM, "Merry Schoch via humanser" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello Laura,
> >
> >
> >
> > Welcome to the list!! It sounds like you have done a great job at
> > advocating for your self.    I am the president of the division and a
> > social worker in private practice.  From my inquiry with our National
> > office the school you attend should be advocating to ensure you get
> > the best experience and not be discriminated against; however, if this
> > does not occur then we may have to explore other options.  The myth
> > that we need vision to read body language is one that continually
> > comes up.  There has been an article addressing this issue that has
> > been posted to this list in the past.  I will look for it and resend
> > it to the list.  When I was looking for employment after graduation I
> > was confronted with the driver confidentiality issue too and your
> > response to this issue, as well as the reading body language issue
> > were right on.  If you are not having the same experience as your
> > sighted peers than this is discrimination and should not be tolerated.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > If possible, I would appreciate a telephone call so we can discuss this
> > issue in detail.    I may be contacted at 813 625 1850.  I will be out
> > soon after typing this message but I will be available this evening
> > and most of Saturday.
> >
> >
> >
> > Below I have pasted a link for a student toolkit for self advocacy
> > created by the NFB.
> >
> >
> >
> > You can find the toolkit at
> > https://nfb.org/self-advocacy-higher-education
> >
> >
> >
> > I appreciate your self-advocacy efforts and also reaching out to this
> list.
> >
> >
> >
> > With warmest regards and support,
> >
> > Merry C. Schoch, LCSW
> >
> > National Federation of the Blind
> >
> > Human Services Division
> >
> > President
> >
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