[nabs-l] LWSB Little Rock Employment Training Programs
Dave Webster
dwebster125 at comcast.net
Tue Jul 17 17:52:40 UTC 2012
actually the little rock chapter of the nfb out here has their
chapters meetings at wsb so.
-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Joshua Lester
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:07 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] LWSB Little Rock Employment Training Programs
I hope so!
Sounds like the state chapter of the NFB would have to provide a
scholarship, which means alot of mumbo-jumbo to go through.
Blessings, Joshua
On 7/17/12, Sophie Trist <sweetpeareader at gmail.com> wrote:
> What if a client specifically asks to attend an out-of-state center
> like LCB or CCB? Can they do that if they don't get the money from
> state rehab?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wasif, Zunaira" <Zunaira.Wasif at dbs.fldoe.org
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:02:04 -0400
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] LWSB Little Rock Employment Training Programs
>
> I work in state rehab in Florida and we won't send anyone out of state
> for training. They have to attend local centers because the state
> doesn't want to pay for out of state training, unfortunately.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Joshua Lester
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 1:08 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] LWSB Little Rock Employment Training Programs
>
> The good thing is, that people know more now, than they knew then!
> Thanks to these lists, all you need is a Google search!
> More people know what's going on, so they can speak up!
> Had I known about the LCB, long ago I would have spoken up!
> I'm glad I didn't stay there!
> My only problem, is that she's staying until Friday!
> If I were her, i'd take Megabus back to Ohio, and leave today!
> This is horible!
> She shouldn't have to endure 3 more days of this mess!
> JMHO!
> Blessings, Joshua
>
> On 7/16/12, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Joshua,
> Since clients have the right to leave as Amber is, I'd say they are
> attracted to the center. Yes rehab can send them there, if clients do
> not speak up and ask to attend another center. But they certainly do
> not have to
>
> stay there! If there really are crimes so near you hear gun shots,
> that doesn't sound safe and any sane person would fear for their
> safety.
> So they must be attracted to some extent because people keep going
> and
>
> staying there.
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joshua Lester
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 12:37 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] LWSB Little Rock Employment Training Programs
>
> Ashley, the issue isn't that WSB attracts clients!
> The issue is, (in Arkansas, at least,) that Rehab sends people there,
> if they don't say that they'd rather attend LCB, CCB, etc.
> Blessings, Joshua
>
> On 7/16/12, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Amber,
> Well, my goodness. I'd have to say first that I commend your efforts
> in sticking to the facts or trying to. I think you did a good job for
>
> someone who did not have a good experience. I've also heard bad
> rumors about it.
> Second, with all this publicity, I'm real surprised that LWSB
> continues to stay open and attracting the clients it does.
> Which program were you in? Independent living? or a job program?
>
> About rules, personally signing in and out doesn't bother me.
> You are
>
> in a training setting and with this litigious society, they need to
> account for everyone. What if there was an emergency? They need to
> know where everyone is. People go missing everyday and are never
> found. Youwouldn't want your parents or friends or family calling and
>
> them saying, oh, we do not know where your son is; he may be on
> campus or not.
> The other thing about the no microwave or fridge would bother me. As
> a college student, I enjoyed having my own fridge in my room.
> It gave me some freedom to have a cold drink or cold snack when I
> wanted to.
> Since the cafeteria closed early at 7:30, this was definitely nice.
> That seems early to me given the fact that I eat late at home;
> between 7 and 8pm.
>
> Anyway, Amber you are making a good personal decision to leave.
> So I
> wish you luck in your next decision to find decent training or
> whatever you need.
> I don't remember your intro to us, so I'm not sure if you are a
> current college student or recent grad.
> If you haven't finished school, I hope you can as it opens up more
> doors to you.
>
> Ashley
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Herrin, Amber R.
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 10:36 PM
> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] LWSB Little Rock Employment Training Programs
>
> Ian,
>
> I am currently at WSB, but am planning to leave on Friday. Here is
> what I have experienced. I will do my best to give only facts and
> not color those facts with my opinion, though before I begin, I will
> clearly state that if you are asking for an opinion as to whether or
> not one should attend this program in order to obtain a job, I would
> have to say no. But I am not you or anyone else for that matter, and
>
> what I have experienced here has colored my opinion, and may not be
> very reliable.
>
> The facts:
>
> *Several students (including myself) have had valuables go missing.
> *The food does not seem to meet health and safety codes. (just one
> example-there are many-one evening we had chicken wings, and though
> the outside was hot, the inside was not. I would not mention this,
> except this is not an isolated incident.) *The showers have light
> bulbs (not protected by any kind of panels) inside the actual stall
> where water could be accidentally splashed. I brought this up as a
> concern, so they put a cover over mine, but mine is not the only one
> that this is the case with (as confirmed by other clients.) *Despite
> several complaints from many clients, the building is full of bugs.
> They say that someone comes regularly to spray, but bugs were found
> even in my room, and I am a very clean person. (read as, do not leave
>
> food in uncealed containers or dishes with food still on them
> etc.)
> *Clients are unable to have microwaves or refrigerators in their
> rooms, and so are reduced to coolers full of ice or nothing at all
> except cafeteria food. There are microwaves that physically exist,
> but they do not work very well.
>
> Now I can say that there are other things I could talk about, but
> they probably come down to personal preference and really are just
> normal inconveniences that one would encounter on any college dorm,
> except they are exaggerated because of the fact that everything is
> scaled down hugely.
> So
> while, for example, on most college campuses, you could go to a
> dining hall at almost any time of day, if you do not come to meals at
>
> the times specified, you don't eat meals. I am sure that anyone can
> argue that when in school, you have to work with a particular
> schedule, and while this is true to some extent, I do take issue with
>
> the fact that we can't even have microwaves or refrigerators in our
> rooms so that we may maintain the schedules that are most comfortable
>
> for us.
>
> The last thing I mention is a large thing and may not affect anyone,
> but I feel I must mention it, because if I did not, I would be doing
> a great disservice to anyone considering attending this center.
>
> Two weeks ago this Friday, I was groped by an authority figure.
> He
> was picking me up from the airport, and I was approaching the baggage
>
> claim with a female passenger from my flight. This authority figure
> approached me without announcing himself, put his arm around my
> waist, hugged me to himself in a tight, possessive manner, and told
> the female passenger who had offered to walk with me that he "had it
> under control from there, but thanks." After which, he looked down
> at me and said, "How was your trip, Punkin? We've missed you!
> We're
>
> so glad you're home!"
>
> This man did not announce himself to me in the beginning, should have
>
> been treating me professionally, is old enough to be my father, and
> possibly even my grandfather, has only interacted with me minimally
> since my arrival at the center, I'm 24, etc etc etc. Basically, it
> was wayyy wayyyy beyond what one would call professional or even
> acceptable regardless of setting.
>
> I cannot tell you whether to attend this center; only you can decide
> that for yourself. What I can tell you is that the man who did this
> to me was reported by me, and, I have discovered, has been reported
> multiple times by other females that he has violated in one way or
> another, and still holds
>
> a
> job here. I believe there is something big going on here that I am
> unaware of, and am only glad to be leaving.
>
> I have met some truly wonderful people here, but regardless of that,
> I could never suggest that someone attend here.
>
> I hope this helps you make your decision. If it does not, please
> know that I wish you all the best.
>
> Amber R. Herrin
> Mobile: (513) 593-5855
> E-mail: herrinar at muohio.edu
> "It doesn't matter what you've heard
> Impossible is not a word
> It's just a reason
> For someone not to try
>
> Everybody's scared to death
> When they decide to take that step
> Out on the water
> It'll be alright
>
> Life is so much more
> Than what your eyes are seeing
> You will find your way
> If you keep believing"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>
> Behalf Of Anmol Bhatia
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 4:49 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] LWSB Little Rock Employment Training Programs
>
> Ian,
> I have never attended LWSB as a trainny, but I used to go there on to
>
> stay during weekends in the 1990s. The only thing I can say is that
> LWSB has made alot of changes last couple of years and I would think
> about visiting there before deciding one way or the other. They do
> have an option to live off campus and as far as I am aware that there
>
> is not a sign in and sign out policy after class time. Now they may
> have sign in and sign out policy during class time to keep count of
> attendance, however, this is know different signing in and signing
> out of work which everyone blind and sighted has to do.
> The IRS program is one of the best programs there and frankly since
> you have to be excepted for a job at one of the IRS offices, it is a
> guarantied employment after completing the program and they start at
> 45,000 or more.
> The food was not the greatest, however, as I said above LWSB now
> known as World Services for the Blind has made alot of changes under
> the new director and frankly I can not tell you how the food is now.
> As I said earlier, I would make a visit there before making any kind
> of decision.
>
> Anmol
> I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad.
> Perhaps there is just a touch of yearning at times; but it is vague,
> like a breeze among flowers.
> Hellen Keller
>
>
> --- On Mon, 7/16/12, Ian Perrault <iperrault at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Ian Perrault <iperrault at hotmail.com
> Subject: [nabs-l] LWSB Little Rock Employment Training Programs
> To: "National Association of Blind Students" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, July 16, 2012, 4:14 PM Hi I'm wondering if any of you
> have attended LWSB for one of their employment training programs, or
>
> LWSB in general?
> I'm looking into one of the IRS programs, and was reading the
> manual, and it seems like a very strict and structured environment,
> even though most of the participants are adults. For instance, you
> have to sign out if you want to go somewhere and things like that.
> Have any of you attended LWSB? I'd love to hear what your
> experiences were. Since I've been to college, it sounds like it's not
> as independent of an environment.
> Ian
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