[nobe-l] blind nanny in training

[Heather Field]

Hello Kayla,
I believe we've chatted about this via e-mail before. I think you're going 
to find it very difficult to persuade a family that a blind nanny is going 
to be able to be competent to care for their children. I don't believe that 
people will hire a blind nanny unless they have a blind child and 
specifically want a blind nanny. Even if you were able to convince them that 
you are competent to keep their children safe and amused, people usually 
want nannies to drive their children to events such as swimming, dancing and 
music lessons. While I'm not saying that it's impossible, I believe that 
you're choosing a career path that will be extremely difficult for you. If 
you like working with children there are numerous careers in which you are 
much more likely to have success. Being a childcare provider in your own 
home is just one example.
Being a private tutor, or being a teacher are two other options. Just my 
thoughts.
Warmly,
Heather Field

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kayla James via nobe-l
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 4:56 PM
To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
Cc: Kayla James
Subject: [nobe-l] blind nanny in training

If there are any blind nannies or blind governesses (teachers who
teach in private homes) on this list, please help me. I have decided
to go into private childcare by being a nanny or governess and I need
help. Please contact me either on or off list to share experiences.
Did any of you have guide dogs while working because I am planning on
getting one while in school? Was it hard to find your first family
that you worked for? Are you still in the same field of work or have
you changed? Was it hard if you went to school for Nannying or
governess training? Thank you for contacting.

Kayla

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