[Pibe-division] job accommodations question.

[Peter Donahue]

Hello everyone,

 

                Another option is to start yor own child care center. I know of a blind gentlemen who wanted to be a counselor in the 1950s. After getting his degree he began looking for work only to hit brick walls. He ended up working in a sheltered workshop putting eggbeaters together. He eventually met his wife and they bought a dry cleaning business. They started a second business. The income derived from it allowed them to sell the dry cleaning business. They achieved a significant income recognission level in 1979. Eventually the income from this ventured allowed this gentleman to open his own counseling center for run-away teens. I'm not sure if he ever hired blind employees.

 

                This person and others like him were willing to take a road less traveled to achieve their dream career goal.

 

                Since you understand the obstacles blind job seeker sface entering careers such as child care why not join them if you can't beat them and open your own child care center. Karla McQuillin is another example of a blind person who decided to become a job creator not just a job seeker by opening her school. Here's hoping you'll find a better way forward to launch your career and if you choose to open your own child care business can create opportunities for qualified blind persons wishing to pursue such a career. Just food for thought.

 

Peter Donahue

 

 

 

From: PIBE-Division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via PIBE-Division
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 4:55 PM
To: Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
Cc: Ericka
Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] job accommodations question.

 

Hey Melissa, perhaps she would be willing to talk to collegues or watch you in action. I know you don't want your current boss to know you're looking at moving to another obbut I don't know how to get them to understand otherwise. Might have her meet another blind person doing the job you'd be hired for. When two say the same thing it might sink in. 

 

Just my thoughts. Best of luck friend! You will do great when the principal lets you work. 

Ericka Short from my iPhone 6+


On Jul 17, 2017, at 3:06 PM, Melissa R Green via PIBE-Division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hi all.

I applied for a job at a preschool.  I didn’t get the job because the principal is concerned about me being alone with the children.  I have made suggestions that I use on my current job in a childcare center.  I figured I would write and ask for suggestions from others.  The Principal wants to put me on the sub list.  My first reaction was to say no.  But I figure I can prove to her that I am able to do this and that I have a tool box filled with tools to do the job.  Thank you in advance for any suggestions.  

 

Best,
Melissa R. Green And Pj

<melissa.vcf>

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