[nabs-l] Proactively sharing frustrations with rehab services

[Beth]

So true.  I don't think the counselors in Colorado are too client 
centered as far as I know.  In my case, all they think they want 
for me is for me to succeed, but it's not so true because I've 
failed two work experiences and college.  I feel like a nobody 
sometimes, and all the supports in the world couldn't pull me 
through sometimes.
That's just how I feel.
Beth

 ----- 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: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:40:02 -0400
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Proactively sharing frustrations with rehab 
services

As a counselor, I just want you guys to know that most of the 
time a service is refused because of a supervisor or district 
administrator.  I explain this to all of my clients, but some 
counselors don't bother with it because they are worried about 
political pressures in the office.  Not all counselors are client 
centered which is very unfortunate.  I am extremely open to 
criticism because I've been a client myself, but a lot of these 
counselors don't know where your coming from.  I certainly don't 
get offended by this type of conversation.  In fact, you guys 
need to advocate for yourselves as much as possible in order to 
create change with in these agencies.

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[mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anjelina
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 9:05 AM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nabs-l] Proactively sharing frustrations with rehab 
services

Good morning all,
It seems lately we’ve been on the topic of expressing various 
frustrations with rehab services or the lack of support. As a 
consumer of such services, I understand the frustrations and 
irritation everyone has shared. This is just my opinion: while we 
have the right to gripe to fellow students is it fair to put down 
these professionals who are not on list to defend themselves? I 
am not at all saying as students we don’t have valid claims but 
to questions a counselors memory span or abilities on a public 
forum is doing exactly what we as students feel is being done to 
us. We are being misjudged or misunderstood.
If we as students feel our needs are not being met, rather than 
directly dealing with the counselors there is always a supervisor 
one can contact. Make sure your counselor knows your complaints 
and have documentation of their refusal to provide services we 
feel are necessary.
I’m not trying to be difficult or dismissive or any of the 
frustrations which have been shared; I want to be as supportive 
rather than feed into the negativity which is quite easy to fall 
into. Please know I have fallen into this trap.
I have always found this list to be a proactive community which 
challenges and supports each other. Let’s keep up the trend.
Wishing all the best,

Anjelina
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