[nfb-db] Careers

[Danielle Burton]

Marsha, 
I'm curious as to how you work your dog with an SSP and or an interpeter. I've only used an SSP at deafblind events I usually heel my dog for part of it. You can answer here or offlist if you like.  

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> 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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