[HumanSer] Connecting with blind professionals

Tue Dec 20 17:44:22 UTC 2022

I am not a social worker. 

I would agree that a social work degree opens a range of doors. I would also say that because social work was advanced earlier than other professions, there are times that there are professional biases towards social work giving that profession advantages over others (for example, up until now (but change seems to be coming) professional counselors and marriage and family therapists could not be independent Medicare providers, whereas social workers and psychologists could. 

On the other hand, I’m not sure that I would be swayed by “a plethora of jobs”. I think you are right to be asking the question about the type of work you see yourself doing, enjoying, feeling fulfilled by, even being called to. Then, what qualifies you best for that and perhaps gives you room to move in new directions as you grow professionally. 

Christopher

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> On Dec 20, 2022, at 12:22 PM, Miranda via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> While also admittedlybiased, I will second this. I am newer to the field, but I have been able to grow personally and professionally with my MSW. I too have found the field of social work to provide a plethora of opportunities within various contexts.
> Feel free to copy my email address (it should be in the from field) to contact me off the list.
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> Take care, Miranda
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>> On Dec 20, 2022, at 10:10 AM, JD Townsend via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi Casey,
>> 
>> You have come to the right place.  There are so many questions.  Looking forward, narrowing your career options is not easy.  But, the choice that works with more career choices is likely social work.  Blind services in my state have many counselors with the MSW degree. A friend with an MSW degree  is working in career development/transition services.
>> 
>> Of course I am a social worker, so biased.  But in my 42 years in the career I have found satisfaction working with my clients in many different settings.
>> 
>> Best of luck.   
>> 
>> JD Townsend, LCSW
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Casey Reyes via HumanSer
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 9:41 AM
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>> Cc: Casey Reyes <caseyreyes25 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Connecting with blind professionals
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>> Great! How do I contact you off list?
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>>> On Mon, Dec 19, 2022, 13:53 Amy Ruell via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org>
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>>> Happy to speak with you if you like.
>>> Please write me off list and I'll share my contact information.
>>> Amy
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Casey Reyes 
>>> via HumanSer
>>> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 1:55 PM
>>> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Casey Reyes <caseyreyes25 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [HumanSer] Connecting with blind professionals
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>>> Hello!
>>> 
>>> My name is Casey Reyes and I’m a junior majoring in psychology. I’m 
>>> currently torn between going into social work, rehabilitation 
>>> counseling or youth transition services. I would love to connect with 
>>> blind professionals in these career fields and discuss what it’s like to work in the field.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Casey Reyes
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