[acb-hsp] New to the group with questions

[Anjelina Cruz]

Thank you all for your wise practical advice and input. I'm attending
Shippensburg University which is in South Central Pennsylvania. I've
considered going on for my Masters but I have to first get through
this internship in the fall. :)
I will talk with my adviser about stationary locations around the
area. I'm sure I'll have more questions to come in the future.

Anjelina

On 9/19/12, John Kolwick <john2109 at suddenlink.net> wrote:
>       Hello Anjelina, forst welcome to the group.  Your asking a variety of
>
> questions, I will only add to what others have said.  First, in regard to
> your internship, if at all possible, I would try and obtain an internship
> that does not require going to a number of locations and if this is not
> feasible you would probably go with a staff person especially in the
> beginning.  I would talk with your advisor and express some of these
> concerns with them.  Reading materials can be difficult.  Based upon
> confidentiality issues, it would probably need to be someone from the
> agency.  Also, during an internship do you have the opportunity to talk with
>
> the facility prior to being assigned?  You could screen them as well as they
>
> would screen you.  Try and obtain a good match for both of you.  good luck
>
> If at possible, I would also suggest grad school if feasible at this time.
> Having a masters will open many doors and give you more options.  Employment
>
> is another set of issues.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anjelina Cruz
> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:09 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.
>
>
> --
> Anjelina
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Anjelina