[NABS-L] Taking Case Notes during an Intake Interview

[Nina Marranca]

One more point I forgot to make is that this definitely becomes second nature with practice. It can help to try to take notes on a conversation outside of the interviewing context. I know I have done this for the testing part of my classes. I'm sure a friend or someone would not mind just making small talk or even answering a fake questionnaire with you. You'll get good at listening and jotting down answers while remaining engaged.

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> On Oct 3, 2022, at 19:08, Lizzy Cappelli via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello NABS,
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> I hope this email finds you well.
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> I am a Junior in college majoring in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies. This semester I am taking a case management class. Part of this class is conducting an intake interview were you are getting to know a client for the first time (in this case a classmate) We are given an intake questionnaire to use during the interview as a reference.
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> I am wondering if anyone has advice on how to best take notes in a professional manner while also being attentive to a client?
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> I am legally blind and am able to read large print inches away from me, but it requires me to awkwardly hunch over in order to read and write notes. It is also possible to use a computer, but I am unsure if this would cause a barrier between the interviewer and client. Lastly, I thought of using braille since it would still allow you to look at the client, and take notes, but my braille speed needs to increase before effectively using it in a professional setting.
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> Overall, if anyone has experience in this type of environment or insight on clients’ reactions to needing to be close to take notes that would be greatly appreciated.
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> Kindest regards,
> Lizzy Cappelli
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