[Journalists] research progress/ discussion topic
Alan Wheeler
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Wed Feb 20 11:37:21 CST 2008
Liz,
I think I've heard the name, and in fact, as memory serves, I met Dan a year
or so ago.
I don't know if it is a federal guideline, but I do know that I was told by
my counselor, Larry Mackey, that I had to interview three people in the
trade, and turn in a report based on that. I volunteered to shadow a
reporter from the Lincoln Journal Star (I wanted to go the extra mile) and
when in the newsroom during a budget meeting, I knew it was what I wanted to
do.
Being slightly superstitious, every time I pass the Journal Star's offices,
I tap the top of the Newspaper box standing by the front door. *GRIN*
Alan
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From: journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Campbell, Elizabeth
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:05 AM
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Subject: Re: [Journalists] research progress/ discussion topic
Hi Alan,
I received my rehab services from Nebraska over 20 years ago, before it was
officialy the Nebraska Commission for the Blind.
My counselor was Dan Hill; I am not sure if he is still with the agency.
When I talked to Dan last, he was moving from Omaha to western Nebraska.
Since I haven't gotten rehab services in quite some time, is market
research for employment a federal guideline?
Liz
Elizabeth Campbell
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Fax: (817) 390-7789
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[mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:20 PM
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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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On Behalf Of Elizabeth Campbell
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:26 PM
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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
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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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