[rehab] Questions about rehab counseling and individuals with more than one disability and structured discovery learning

[Jan Bailey]

I work as a rehab teacher in MN as a contract vendor and teach adjustment to
blindness classes to seniors. Some of these individuals have returned to
work.
Jan
 

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From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carlos Montas via
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Subject: [rehab] Questions about rehab counseling and individuals with more
than one disability and structured discovery learning

Good morning to you all. My name is Carlos Montas and I am a vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor.  I need to point out that before asking my
question, I need to  point out that I have six years of experience as a
counselor 5 of those years I worked with the Blind Services agency in
Florida.    I just got hired to work with the Iowa Department for the Blind
as a counselor.  I also need to point out that I am also a graduate of the
Louisiana Center for the Blind.  My question is for those of you who work
with agencies who practice the structured discovery  learning method, how
are you as center staff, and or counselors  dealing with clients who have
other significant disabilities?   My second question is what can agencies do
to better prepare staff and or counselors to better deal with clients who
may need  more assistance in terms of getting through a six to 9 month
program?  Another issue that I am seeing is the fact that the blind
population in many States is getting older.  So how do we all as Center
staff, and or counselors deal with clients who want to work,  but who for
one reason or another can not make a commitment to a six to nine month
training program?  One of the issues I am seeing is that there are just not
enough resources to provide the rehab teaching to individuals who can not
attend a training center. I would appreciate every ones thoughts on these
topics.  I would also like some feedback on practicing rehab counseling in
rural settings.  What tips could you give me as this is a new experience for
me.  Thanks again for taking the time to read my post.  Sincerely,   Carlos
Montas   

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