[Ohio-talk] Counselor Monica--Is she fit to serve the blind?

[Marianne Denning]

Is there a grievance process we can use when we do not think our OOD
counselor is giving us the services we need?  Please remember, all
services must be related to employment.  We, as the consumers, need to
be able to explain why any service will help us in employment.

On 8/16/14, Milena Zavoli via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Colleen and all,
>
> Is Monica fit to serve the blind?  I think not.  I don't know where she's
> getting this ridiculous information about Braille being outmoded and forcing
> a CCTV machine on someone that visually can't use it.  Furthermore, a
> counselor is not supposed to take sides with eather organization.  She is
> supposed to remain neutral and give the consumer the information to make an
> informed choice whether to join the NFB or another organization (ACB).  She
> needs to be set straight, and I hope the message gets to her soon before she
> leads her clients down a black hole of lousy training and terrible advice.
>
> Keep working with Dawn and Amy; they need you.  It would be great if you
> could reorganize a Toledo Chapter again.
>
> eric, with regard to the state convention, which numbers do we call to make
> our reservation?  Do we call the local number at (614-4360700 or the
> national number at (800) 465-4329?
>
> Thanks very much
>
> Milena
>
>
>
>
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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053