[Journalists] research progress/ discussion topic

[Campbell, Elizabeth]

HI Kelly,

Can you give us more details on how your job is being restructured?

I think it's great your newspaper is willig to work with you.

Liz

Elizabeth Campbell
(817) 390-7696
Fax: (817) 390-7789
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[mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kelly, Laura
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:49 PM
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Ben,

Not sure if this is relevant to your research ... I spent most of my
20-year career as a sighted journalist. In fact, the last 10 years were
intensely visual work -- features page design and film reviewing. About
3-4 years ago I informed my bosses in a letter that I was going blind do
to a retinal dystrophy. In that time, they have personally tailored my
job duties to meet my changing needs (for example, my eyesight has
diminished enough that I can no longer handle page design work). And
they have done so with great concern, compassion and also making sure in
the transition that I maintain my senior status in the newsroom. (Of
course, if they didn't, they'd have one feisty veteran journalist to
contend with). 

Not 100 percent sure what you're reporting on, but it might be an
interesting angle to talk to someone like my supervisor, who is working
positively with an employee to help reshape work duties?      

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[mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org]On Behalf Of Ben Hoff
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:30 PM
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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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