[nfb-db] Careers

[Danielle Burton]

sorry, I can't find ever the error happened. Strange braille display. I meant to say that I don't have all the answers to how I will manage in my chosen career as a deaf-blind person. Yes, you can email me offlist. My email address is: danielleburton94 at gmail.com 

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> On Jun 16, 2015, at 12:01 AM, Jennifer Woods <jem4ever at icloud.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Danielle,
> Do you mind if I ask what is pow daughter? I'm guessing it's a spelling error,  as well as the part where you mentioned you don't littleh what people say about ur Deaf-Blindness I'm thinking the phone auto corrected you? but I want to make sure i don't miss any of your message.would you mind if I E-mail you outside of the group?
> Thanks 
> Jennifer 
> 
> 
> On Jun 15, 2015, at 8:56 PM, Danielle Burton <danielleburton94 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Jennifer, 
> I am also deaf-blind with residual hearing. I wear hearing aids in both ears and sometimes use an FM system for communiction. I am also totally blind. I'm studying elementary and special education right now at a university near me. I will be transferring to another one to pursue a certificate as a teacher ofthe blind. have you explored opq dayht your state? I know you can't move now but I would check statejide for any information. just a thought. But I think you should do what you really want to do. I currently do not littleh the answers to how I will manage as a deaf-blind person in my chosen career but I'm sure I will find solutions. I suggest finding what you want and then find solutions to compensate for deaf-blindness. Hope this helps.  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 15, 2015, at 11:33 PM, Jennifer Woods via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Everyone,
>> 
>> I am wondering if you can suggest Career options?
>> I am Deaf-Blind with some residual hearing but no useable vision other than light perception.
>> I am working with my CA Department of Rehabilitation Office. I live in Southern CA.
>> Due to circumstances I am not able to move out of the area where I am living now.
>> I am still in the process of obtaining my degree. 
>> I want to work in an advocacy or support role. A role where I am helping people and making a difference. I had so many professionals make a difference in my lifer and advocate for me, I want to be able to give back and do the same for other people Especially kids or older people who  possibly can’t advocate for themselves.
>> Previously I wanted to work with Deaf kids, but after recently loosing the remainder of my vision that is no longer an option, therefore I am trying to explore other options.
>> 
>> I was thinking perhaps a case worker with Deaf-Blind, however the area that I live in does not have a very large Deaf-Blind Community.
>> Perhaps a teacher of the Visually Impaired, but there are no programs near me, I am a more successful learner when I take actual classes on campus rather than online classes,
>> I also had the thought of working as a Disability Specialist. I am having trouble finding any helpful information about that,
>> 
>> Any Suggestions would be appreciated.
>> Thank you.
>> Sincerely,
>> Jennifer
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