[Social-sciences-list] Social-sciences-list Digest, Vol 17, Issue 7

Thu Apr 24 22:52:31 UTC 2014

Renee,
I am not sure of the legalities of the question, but I am sure of the lack
of understanding in asking the question.  What procedures do they have in
place for any other social worker, whether they be male, female, or either
of those scenarios with another type of disability.  Their security
procedure should be good enough to insure the safety of anyone and not just
someone that they consider vulnerable for some reason.
As long as their security procedures are good enough to insure the basic
security for any employee, then it should be up to the social worker to use
their skills to determine if a situation is dangerous or not.  Many, many
sighted people never see it coming when they are attacked, while people
"sense" it because they are using other skills to gauge the nature the
situation.  I know I make people, specifically campus police, my wife, and
my advisor,  feel safe because I follow what they think are more safe
procedures on campus and in the city, but in actuality I only do it to make
them feel good.  I literally think I have the advantage, because a person
might think I am an easy target.  I literally have had to jump into two
frays when my guide dog was being attacked by another person's dog.  I am in
an arm sling for two more weeks, but normally I carry a folded up folding
cane or collapsible cane in my right hand.  The first reason is to assist in
finding things that my dog just cannot tell me that are in the environment.
The other reason is to insure I have a nice rigid weapon in my right hand!
I have used it to crack the skull of a person's German 
Shepherd that was attacking my dog and the other time, I took pity on the
dog, because the owner was trying hard to contain the dog and had been
yanked off their feet.  If I had not recognized that the person was on the
ground and was trying to restrain their dog, then I would not have just
gotten in between. it would have  been another vicious blow to the head or
neck of the other dog.  
I have given a motivational speech for years called, "Turn your
disadvantages into your advantages".  This is one of these situations.  If
someone does intend to rob or do me bodily harm, they are probably thinking
I am easy prey.  I like to keep a spare wallet that has no real valuables in
it.  It has about fifteen dollars in loose bills and old business cards.  I
use it as the one that I will give up if someone wants to rob me.  I'll let
that occur, but if they seem like they are really trying to do me bodily
harm and are getting close, I intend to "surprise" them.
My suggestion is to devise a response to questions like the one you were
given that explains how you maintain your safety right now and give them
examples of how you intend to do your assigned duties and incur the same
level of safety or danger anyone in your chosen profession has to endure.

-----Original Message-----
From: Social-sciences-list [mailto:social-sciences-list-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Renee Pavlus
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 5:51 PM
To: social-sciences-list at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Social-sciences-list] Social-sciences-list Digest, Vol 17,
Issue 7

Hello:
I have a question. My name is Renee Pavlus. I just sat for a job interview
at Provo Canyon Behavioral Health Hospital located in Orem Utah; They deal
with addiction; this is a in-patient 80 bed facility.
Apparently they are looking for a part time Social Worker. My Masters is a
CmHC not a LCSW. My concern is: After discussing the degree and all of that
stuff they openly noted their concern  , bringing up possable safety issues,
if I worked with substance abusers who may cause harm or be voletal when
working with me. I am totally blind with no useful vision. Safety issues,
specifically having to do with client or my own protection was repeatedly
addressed. At the end the HR person did admit that perhaps finding creative
ways to deal could happen.  Did they have the write to openly ask, or is
this one of those maybe, perhaps questions asked in a hospital or substance
related program? If so, were they ADA compliant by bringing up this issue?
I, myself,  didn't bring it up. I am just curious since it seems that I will
have many more interviews ahead. I addressed their concern in a respectful
manner, but, it bugs me on one level that they would ask.
They also spoke about having a set of keys to unlock the varied doors or
locked wards.
Respectfully
Renee

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> In general it is always best to use the most recent version of JAWS.  
> It is going to work with newer technologies better.
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> JAWS 15 does work with Windows 8.1 and there are touch screen commands.
> However, there still seem to be some rough edges with Windows 8 and 
> assistive technology, as well as with Office 2013.  Unless you are a 
> geek, you will probably be more comfortable with Windows 7.
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> HI All,
>  Just a quick set of questions here. I am in need of a new laptop 
> because of  MS' decision to stop providing support for XP. Since I use 
> JAWS for teaching, my research, and for general use, I am wondering 
> about a few
> things:
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> 1)  How well does Window's 8 work with JAWS and are there particular 
> versions of JAWS that work best with it?
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> 2)  Are touch screens a problem for JAWS? If some versions of JAWS do 
> work with touch screens, which ones work well?
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> 3)  Is Window's 7 a better option for JAWS users?
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> 4)  I want to stay with the Dell Inspiron series as I have  had a 
> really good experience with my current Inspiron and am looking for 
> something particularly light weight and fast. Any recommendations?
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> Have a wonderful rest of the day!
> Chris
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> I have had no trouble running JAWS 15 with Windows 8.  Although I 
> opted out of the touch screen, I hear it works well with it.There is a 
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> Hi All,
>   Thanks for all of the really helpful suggestions and time. The 
> consensus seems to be a resounding Windows 7!
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>   I just chatted with the folks at Dell, and since they can not 
> provide me with the specifics I really want/need, I am going to do the 
> upgrade. They told me that I should be able to migrate most of my 
> software I want to hold onto, as long as it is compatible with the
upgrade.
> Have  a great rest of the day,
> Chris
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