[humanser] Introduction and getting to know the other list members

[Amanda Cape]

Hi Cory,
This sounds very interesting! I would love to speak with you more
about your job and your educational and employment background etc. Do
you have any vision?
I hope to speak soon.
Thanks,
Amanda

On 1/18/18, Cory McMahon via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Welcome to the list, Amanda.
>
> I work in the field of developmental disabilities as a constituent
> specialist. In this role, I advocate for individuals with developmental
> disabilities as our state agency develops policies impacting this
> population. I find this work quite rewarding.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Cory McMahon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda
> via
> HumanSer
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 5:21 AM
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> Cc: Miranda <knownoflove at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Introduction and getting to know the other list
> members
>
> Hi Amanda,
> I am currently studying for my bachelors of social work, and I plan to
> pursue my masters of social work after graduating in 2019. I volunteer in
> my
> community in various capacities. Some of those positions include counseling
> at a local pregnancy center, volunteering with families in crisis, etc. I
> also mentor high school exchange students, and  teach English as a second
> language to adults in my community. Finally, I have been trained as part of
> the disaster action team for the American Red Cross, and to work with
> inmates preparing to re-integrate into society.
> There have certainly been challenges associated with perceptions related to
> my blindness, but I have gained greater advocacy skills as a result.
> I hope this helps, and welcome to the list!
>
> Best wishes, Miranda
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 16, 2018, at 12:46 AM, Amanda Cape via HumanSer
> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi everyone,
>> My name is Amanda and I live in montreal, Canada. I currently have my
> bachelors of social work and am doing some part-time work and volunteering
> while looking for a more regular position in the human services field and
> considering further education though I am not sure in what area if any. I
> have been blind since birth and have light perception. I find that it is
> difficult to get a job, especially a first job in the field having a visual
> impairment and being a new, young professional. I wanted to introduce
> myself
> and ask all of you to do the same. I am looking for inspiration and
> wondered
> what you all do. Are any of you social workers or speech pathologists or do
> any of you know blind professionals of this nature?
>> I look forward to hearing from you.
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Amanda
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