[nabs-l] Proactively sharing frustrations with rehab services

[Gloria G]

Hi,
I am sorry you feel that way. I would be willing to talk to you off line if 
you like. I feel we could all use someone to talk to befcause life is hard, 
school is hard, finding a job is hard, and being blind is hard. These things 
by themselves are difficult and putting them together is even more trying. I 
know you feel down at times and feel others are pushing you futurthur down, 
but just know there ae people out there who are willing to talk to you and 
help you through these trying times. I am will ing to talk to you off list 
if you lik and we can talk about school and how I did and am doing things 
and what resources and adaptations I use if you like. My email address is 
gloria.graves at gmail.com I would hate to see you give up on your dreams. I 
would be willing to talk to you. Please hang in there. you can do it.
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From: "Beth" <thebluesisloose at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Proactively sharing frustrations with rehab services


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.

-----Original Message-----
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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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