[acb-hsp] New to the group with questions

[Mmorrowfarrell at aol.com]

Dear Anjelina:
 
These are all good questions.  There is indeed often a  difference between 
ADA requirements and what actually is happening out  here.  My hubby has 
found in the past 4 years that employers are reluctant  to obtain equipment.  
There are many possibilities, however, that do not  require your becoming a 
client yourself in a state agency.  Yes, your  employer is required to 
provide accessibility but often it is cost prohibitive  and so they often nudge 
you in the direction of a public agency.  What  area are you located in?  
Perhaps we can refer you to some options.   Some areas offer cab vouchers, 
transportation reimbursement as well as  para-transit services.
 
Regards,
 
Mary Morrow-Farrell
Better N Better Ministries: Inner Vision  for Families Touched by Blindness.
_http://www.betternbetterministries.webs.com/_ 
(http://www.betternbetterministries.webs.com/)  
 
 
In a message dated 9/19/2012 12:06:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Andrew.Baracco at va.gov writes:

Hi  Anjelina,

It's neat to have you on the list.  Interns have some  special issues and
concerns because they are not employees, and will only  be at the agency
for a short time.  An employer will be more willing  to make
accommodations for an employee that will be there for a while,  as
opposed to an intern who will only be there for a few months.  You  will
likely get little help from the employer or agency.  You will  probably
need to lean heavily on your college and state rehab agency  or
commission for help with issues like readers, drivers, equipment,  etc.
The agency will have concerns about how you will do the work.   You will
need to address issues like how you will do the reading and  writing
necessary, and if you have to work in the community, how you will  get
around.  Fortunately, I did my internships in a large urban area  where
there was good public transit, and used my school and rehab agency  to
provide readers and drivers when  necessary.

Andy


-----Original Message-----
From:  acb-hsp-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-hsp-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf
Of  Anjelina Cruz
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:09 PM
To:  acb-hsp at acb.org
Subject: [acb-hsp] New to the group with  questions

Good evening list,
My name is Anjelina and I am new to the  list. I am totally blind and am
currently pursuing a BSW degree. Since I  will be venturing out into the
field next semester as an intern, I have a  few questions.
1. What was your experience at your first placement? What  were some of
your fears?
2. If you needed to travel to clients homes how  did you accomplish this
requirement?
My placement will most likely be in  a more rural setting with limited
public transit, and I'm not sure how to  handle the driver issue. Is it
appropriate to hire my own driver? Can an  agency deny me employment or
an internship because I do not drive?
3.  Has your place of employment provided you a reader, or did you have
to hire  one for handwritten information.
Thanks for any feedback and  advice.


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