[Journalists] research progress/ discussion topic

[Alan Wheeler]

Liz,
Who was your counselor here?  They sure have changed things.  It's as if
they want to be absolutely sure that people want the career they're going to
pursue after school. 


Alan


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-----Original Message-----
From: journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Elizabeth Campbell
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:26 PM
To: Blind Professional Journalists List
Subject: Re: [Journalists] research progress/ discussion topic

Hello Ben,

I am glad your research is going well!

I did not have to complete a market research study in order to continue with
my college education.

In fact, I told my rehab counselor that I was going to major in journalism.

His response was, that's great; keep your grades up and let us know how you
are doing.

I got my rehab in Nebraska but went to college in Texas.

Personally, I think it is discriminatory for an agency to require you to do
a study. Such things are not required of sighted people who are in college.

We should have the same freedom to choose our careers, college majors, etc.

Sincerely,



Liz Campbell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Hoff" <grassroots31194 at yahoo.com>
To: <journalists at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:30 PM
Subject: [Journalists] research progress/ discussion topic


> Hello from AZ,
>
>    I have been vary busy the last several weeks.  The work I am doing is 
> so enjoyable, I can hardly call it work.  Up to this point I have 
> Conducted telephone interviews with  Cheryl Wade,  Graham Downie, and Liz 
> Campbell.   I recieved an  EMail response from Jean Parker, and am waiting

> on two others.  One from Sardar Pirzada, and another from Gary Odonoghue. 
> Thanks to all of you.  Oh, and no, I did not forget about Allan Wheeler. 
> I will contact you soon, because the questions I would like to ask Mister 
> Wheeler are some what different then the interviews I have completed so 
> far.
>     I have written a great deal on my labor market research study,  and I 
> am vary excited about my future in journalism.
>    When interviewing Cheryl Wade, she asked me a question that has gotten 
> me thinking.  Her question was,  do I feel that it is productive to be 
> required to complete a labor market research study, prior to my education 
> being funded.  Or, is it just a nusence that takes up time and energy.  My

> first thaught was it takes up too much time when I would rather start 
> school immediately.  After some reflection, and after doing my first real 
> interviews, however, My oppinion has altered drastically.  This research 
> paper has taught me a great deal about the field I'm attempting to enter 
> into.  It is impairitive that one fully understands the entire goal and 
> mission behind their profession, and all duties involved.  This project, I

> truly believe will make me apriciate every aspect of journalism.  I 
> honestly think my task would have been much more difficult, (perhaps 
> impossible)  if I had not located this  forum.
>
>     I would like to submit a inquiry to the list at large.
>     Have any of you, (journalist or otherwise)  been required to complete 
> a labor market research study for vocational rehabilitation?  If so, How 
> did you feel about it, and what were the results?
>
>     I will be in California for the next week.  I will try to stay up to 
> date, however having no access to Jaws out there this might be difficult. 
> I will catch up next week.  I can't wait to read all your responses.
>     Happy writing Everybody!
>     Benjamin Allan Hoff
>
>
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