[Jobs] Hi

Fri Jul 28 08:12:29 CDT 2006

Hi Chelsy

The university is mandated to accommodate you under section 504 and the
ADA.

Dave

David Ballmann, MS
Rehabilitation Teacher
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
754Williamson Street
Madison, WI  53703
General 608-255-1166
Fax 608-255-3301
Direct 608-237-8106
Sharper Vision Store 608-237-8100
www.wcblind.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Chelsea [mailto:lady_arwen at ogts.net] 
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 9:00 PM
To: Jobs for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Hi

Hi there, Christina!

A couple of my friends feel the same way. They've told me that a lot of 
those counselors don't really have the knowledge and experience working
with 
a blind person. I had to fight tooth and nail just to get O&M for my
first 
semester of college, just because I didn't have a job goal for him, and
3 
informational interviews, and the bill for the semester, etc. etc. I'm
not 
too worried about it, though. I just have to show him what he needs to
see. 
The only thing is that he's told me that they won't support a job that
isn't 
current. What do I do about that? Man, I'd love to know where he gets
his 
info! I know where I got mine--from my school, and from the Occupational

Outlook handbook. My disability specialist at school told me about that 
site, saying that a lot of BVR counselors use that to determine
eligibility. 
So I'm using his own weapon against him! I knew that martial arts
training 
was good for something! LOL smile

I was going to post this on the students list, but it could have meaning

here as well.

I'm looking into getting a minor in Spanish. Unfortunately, the language

department at my university has transissioned their learning into a very

visually-oriented format--I.e. videos, pictures, etc. Their theory is
that 
in order to learn a language, you have to be able to see what's going
on, 
etc., which is ridiculous. I had an idea that the prof could just
describe 
to me the relevant points, and I could give the correct responses.
Here's 
the catch. No English allowed after the first class or two. Any advice
on 
this one, guys?

TIA,
Chelsea
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christina" <hadasah at iserv.net>
To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Hi

> Dear Chelsea,
>
> I don't mean to speak ill of anyone, but I have a funny feeling that
your
> coumselor might not be doing his job.  Journalism and communications,
> especially in this day and age, are huge, I'd think.  I'm wondering if
his
> limiting of your vocational choice is more a reflection of his mind
set
> than of your abilities.  Remember: he is there to advise you and guide
you
> in your vocational choices, but his is not the final word in what you
> choose to do.
>
> Be strong and courageous,
> Christina
>
>> Hi Albert!
>>
>> Ironically enough, I was considering a communications degree, and my 
>> major
>> was going to be journalism. For some reason, though, my counselor
thinks
>> that that's not a very in-demand field right now--I.e. a lot of jobs.

>> he's
>> said that about teaching and interpreting as well.
>>
>> I went to Kent State for a semester in 1999, and that bottomed out. I

>> took
>> a
>> couple years off, then I went to a technical school and got a 2-year
in
>> medical transcription. Now I'm at Akron U. Hopefully the third time 
>> around
>> will be a charm.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chelsea
>> ----------
>> Check out my church!
>> www.fbcj.com
>>
>> Check out my Favorite Hockey Player!
>> www.bluejackets.com/team/players/bio.php?id=64
>>
>> And check out some of my favorite bible verses:
>> Exodus 4:11, John 3:16, Genesis 18:14
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Albert Yoo" <albertyoo1 at hotmail.com>
>> To: <jobs at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 7:09 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Jobs] Hi
>>
>>
>> I'm Albert Yoo. I'm 25 years old too. I was looking for journalism
jobs.
>> I'm
>> hoping one day to go in to broadcasting on the radio. Did you take a
few
>> years off before you started college? Hope this list helps you.
Albert
>>
>>
>>>From: "Chelsea" <lady_arwen at ogts.net>
>>>Reply-To: Jobs for the Blind <jobs at nfbnet.org>
>>>To: <Jobs at nfbnet.org>
>>>Subject: [Jobs] Hi
>>>Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:31:10 -0400
>>>
>>>Hello list,
>>>
>>>This is Chelsea. I'm a 25-year-old freshman at the university of
Akron.
>>> I'm
>>>in the major of computer science. I'm hoping this list will give me
some
>>>tips for finding a job. I'm thinking either tech support or actually
>>>building computers for the disabled or otherwise. I'm also going for
a
>>>minor in Spanish. I hope that's an in-demand field, knowing how my
local
>>>BVR affiliate works.
>>>
>>>Chelsea
>>>----------
>>>Check out my church!
>>>http://www.fbcj.com www.fbcj.com
>>>
>>>Check out my Favorite Hockey Player!
>>>http://www.bluejackets.com/team/players/bio.php?id=64
>>>www.bluejackets.com/team/players/bio.php?id=64
>>>
>>>And check out some of my favorite bible verses:
>>>Exodus 4:11, John 3:16, Genesis 18:14
>>
>>
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