[Txabs] DBS closing my case

[Joseph Hudson]

Hi, it sounds like to me you may want to talk to the main office in Austin to see if they can help you. And in most cases they will reopen the case if you tell that you need more services.
Joseph Hudson
jhud7789 at outlook.com



> On Dec 12, 2014, at 5:45 PM, Melody McCotter via Txabs <txabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear fellow TABSters,
> 
> I just learned that the Texas Departments of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Division of Blind Services is closing my case based on the fact that I am employed part-time as a Teaching Assistant. I am working on a PhD with the vocational goal of becoming a Professor in Information Science. I am curious if anyone else out there seeking a degree beyond a bachelor's is running into any road blocks from the agency. Though I don't need much help with books or assistive technology at this point, I am uncomfortable with their notion that I'm now gainfully employed and no longer need VR services. My job is only a part-time student job - they would not employ me if I weren't also attending school. It helps pay the bills, but does not support me entirely. I am a bit concerned that I might end up needing some services they could provide to finish my degree and won't have them available.
> 
> My counselor told me her supervisor is adopting a policy to support students only through a bachelor's degree. I feel this kind of policy discourages us from seeking advanced degrees for better employment opportunities. Her additional justification that I am already employed, though it's a part-time, student job, in effect discourages us from working while in school. What are your thoughts or experiences along this line? 
> 
> Melody McCotter
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