[nabs-l] A problem with a university disability resource center

[Sarah Jevnikar]

Hi there,

I understand this is upsetting, but I don't think we can help until we know
exactly what they are or are not doing. They shrug you aside, spy on you ...
what does this mean? Articulating your concerns clearly will make it much
easier to talk to authorities at your school. Go as high as you can, being
as reasonable but assertive as you can with everyone. Talk to your advisor
about your concerns. Be honest. Don't let them downplay your concerns, but
listen to where they're coming from as well. Maybe they've had experiences
where they've been accused of not helping enough, so now they want to
over-compensate? It is unacceptable if they don't hear you out though, so if
you're unhappy talk to their boss. From there, go to the registrar, or the
Dean of your faculty, heck get in touch with as many people as you can. Just
remember to keep your emotions in check as much as possible, explain the
situation calmly and without appearing whiney (you didn't but it's still a
caution to keep in mind) and don't accept an evasive answer.

I hope this helps some,
Sarah

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Sarah alawami
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 8:11 PM
To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
Subject: [nabs-l] A problem with a university disability resource center

Hello. I've got a disability resource centre that's treating me like I'm 6.
for example I was using my cane  correctly, my cane  hit a wall and
reoriented and found the door to get out of the office and now because of
that my service for the blind councilor found about it and  wants to higher
a mobility specialist. I said no to that. Also, they are trying to basically
run my life. I've suggested ways they can help  me and I've delt   with them
before. They shrug me aside and ignore me all together. I was slow at
picking up m music that they scanned and expect me to Braille with barely
working equipment I have at home.  I am doing pretty well in my classes and
they are I feel spying on me and giving me hadies about every mistake I
make.  I'm sick of it. What should I do. I did tell them I graduated from an
nfb run blind center but it doesn't help. Also thy say  have not returned
there calls. I have gotten  no calls from them. I need your help. I am just
about at the end of my rope with them. I feel like quitting.

I found out about this through an email that was not sent to me but that was
Cced from my services for the  blind counciler to me. 


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