[nobe-l] blind nanny in training

[Kayla James]

This is Kayla replying back to your post. So far, everyone else says
being a nanny will be hard, too. I was planning on having DHS provide
me with a driver, but just in case it does not work, how can I become
a private tutor?

On 7/21/15, Heather Field via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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