[humanser] Update regarding sexual assault volunteer opportunity and a question

[Carly Mihalakis]

Good morning, When I came into contact with this strand of medical 
person ale after being sexually manhandled, from what I saw, a blind 
person could absolutely provide some support while the cops and other 
legal people are interviewing the victim, helping them prepare to 
talk to the cops and I'm sure you can get someone to help you get 
refreshments for the patient. I don't believe an otherwise doable 
role should just pass you by simply because you don't collaborate 
with someone to help keep the patient comfortable. Yet, as always, we 
listen to our supervisors manning the opportunity. At 09:40 AM 
8/17/2016, Justin Williams via Humanser wrote:
>I like how you have handled this so far.  Keep us informed.
>Justin
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda B.
>via Humanser
>Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 3:53 PM
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>Cc: Miranda B. <knownoflove at gmail.com>
>Subject: [humanser] Update regarding sexual assault volunteer opportunity
>and a question
>
>Hi everyone,
>
>The volunteer coordinator of the local sexual assault response program
>responded to my inquiry regarding this volunteer opportunity. If you might
>remember, I came to this list regarding possible sollutions for on-call
>transportation.
>
>Well, according to the email I just received, the transportation isn't as
>much of a concern as my blindness.
>
>According to the volunteer coordinator, my visual impairment would place
>both myself and the victim at a "higher risk", and I would not be able aid
>in providing the forensic nurses with supplies or food/drink for the
>patient.
>
>I have been advised to contact the parent organization to find another
>opportunity that could accomidate me, as they don't have the resources to
>assist me in volunteering in this capacity.
>
>Have any of you served or worked in a similar capacity, where you had to
>navigate similar concerns? If so, how did you handle the situation and
>assumptions of high risk?
>
>Thanks as always for your help, and have a wonderful week!
>
>
>
>Best wishes, Miranda
>
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