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

[Cory McMahon]

Dear Amanda,

Please feel free to e-mail me off-list at: cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com

I look forward to chatting soon.

Sincerely,

Cory McMahon

-----Original Message-----
From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda Cape
via HumanSer
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 2:54 AM
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Subject: Re: [humanser] Introduction and getting to know the other list
members

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
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> 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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