[humanser] practicum issues

[Merry Schoch]

Sounds great I'm available!g


Merry C. schoch,LCSW

> On Mar 19, 2016, at 1:28 PM, Lora :) via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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