[nfb-db] Careers

Tue Jun 16 17:50:36 UTC 2015

Good morning list members, to provide a little bit of diversity in terms of careers, at the moment I’m getting ready to undergo some retraining, and a career change. In the past I have worked in the adaptive technology field at a community college a university and provided some consulting. Now it looks like I’m headed for Section 508 compliance, and computer security. And it looks like I’m headed back to grad school in some fashion to learn these new skills. But the underlying technology skills I think will always be with me in some form or another. So how does this relate to deaf blindness. I use a parallel sense with a MacBook Pro, that I also have Windows 8.1 on it. And on the Windows side I use JAWS, and the free screen reader Nvda  of these of course I use the braille display function of the braille sense, with both of these screen readers.

Outside of the employment and education environments, I used the note taking feature, that of course is built into the braille sense, Bobo note taking, and logging contacts as I am an amateur radio operator. It is quite handy when running what amateurs call a net which is a group of stations that are trying to facilitate an event, in response to a natural and/or man-made disaster, or just to have general conversation. In fact one interesting memory is not more than a week after receiving the braille sense, I had to fill in for someone who was supposed to direct an amateur radio effort on a marathon in Clark County Washington. Similarly means I had of keeping track of things in a written form is of course to use this device to make certain I kept things straight in my head by writing notes to myself, and documenting situations that may arise while doing a marathon. I guess for me the most interesting time was having to document, a situation that developed by a motorist speeding through groups of marathon runners. So that I could properly report the incidents to law enforcement. Fortunately for me the state patrol intervened before I actually had to call them. I kept the documentation allowing and case law enforcement needed the documentation of course.

I think that enclosing, that one should pick whatever career that best suits them. I am a computer person so I don’t think social work but worked well for me at all. But someone who is well-versed in social work and/or working with people who need that kind of help I think any depth one person can do any job she, she wishes to do. I would at this final small piece of advice that the given to me time and time again, by friends, who have been mentors in the national Federation of the blind. They bought reminded me so long as my blindness skills are good I can handle pre-much anything. I was modified that to say, if you are deaf –  blind, one should be proficient at braille, and also be proficient in what is necessary tactile sign language. I think having those skills are very important to getting employment and keeping employment. These of course are just my thoughts, one situation certainly depends on one’s own situation. I hope that my two cents worth helps.

Sincerely Maurice mines.
voicemail message number, 505-369-3283.
Amateur radio call sign, kd0iko.
note the text of the email that I have directly dictated to the computer, by means of using Dragon 4.0 for the Mac. If there are any errors and is there the result of primarily the software or the dictation process.
> On Jun 16, 2015, at 7:55 AM, Marsha Drenth via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Jennifer, 
> If your looking for a degree in which you could work with a wide variety of different people, you could look into social work. I recently graduated from university with a degree in social work. I too love working with people of all races, backgrounds, ages, genders, abilities, and more. Its a profession in which you will get a wide experience from advocacy, case management, counseling, research, teaching, curriculum development, outreach, and so much more. 
> I think Rox had a great idea, in checking into the centers for independent living, as they provide services for persons who are deaf blind. 
> I am totally blind, with little hearing, for any one on one client interaction, I use and ssp and interpreter, the ssp provides non verbal information and the interpreter facilitates communication. A part of me getting ready to be employed was that I needed to learn tactual sign language, ass hearing speech is difficult for me. 
> If you want to work as a deafblind person, your going to need to fight and advocate for what you need. If there is a will, there is a way. 
> 
> Marsha drenth  
> email: marsha.drenth at gmail.com <mailto:marsha.drenth at gmail.com>  
> Sent with my IPhone  
> Please note that this email communication has been sent using my iPhone. As such, I may have used dictation and had made attempts to mitigate errors. Please do not be hesitant to ask for clarification as necessary. 
> 
> On Jun 15, 2015, at 11:33 PM, Jennifer Woods via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org <mailto: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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maurice mines
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