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Adult Cane training. We are not receiving help from the state. Is this normal? (self.Blind)
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[deleted] [OP] 2 points 7y ago
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homeschooled 2 points 7y ago
> Yeah, for some reason, every time I ask for help with applying for college, I get roundabout-directed into applying for a janitorial/warehouse job instead
As a sighted person, I really hate this! I wish I could own my own business and hire visually impaired people exclusively. Blind people deserve good jobs just like everyone else. Hell, it could be argued that they would be way better workers because they're appreciate the chance they're given when so many people doubt them.
As a sighted person, I really hate this! I wish I could own my own business and hire visually impaired people exclusively. Blind people deserve good jobs just like everyone else. Hell, it could be argued that they would be way better workers because they're appreciate the chance they're given when so many people doubt them.
geoffisblind 2 points 7y ago
That is awful, it's sad that people get put in these situations, and it sounds like the underlying problem is the caseworker. I'm in Missouri right now and have a caseworker that goes above and beyond with everything from technology to orientation and mobility training so I can't relate on that level. However I would suggest trying to go over this current caseworker's head and describe the problems he is having with this caseworker that may be a good option since this current one probably won't budge. Hopefully you can then get someone who is good, I promise good ones are out there. Otherwise, I would say contact a local non-profit. These places often go under names like Lighthouse for the Blind or Society for the Blind... Stuff like that. If you do some googling or check our wiki you may find something. I have had a lot of success in getting extra services from local non-profits. Best of luck to you!
homeschooled 2 points 7y ago
> have a caseworker that goes above and beyond with everything from technology to orientation and mobility training so I can't relate on that level
Do they help all the time, or only when you're job searching?
>Otherwise, I would say contact a local non-profit
That's a good idea and I will look into it. Thank you for your suggestion!
Do they help all the time, or only when you're job searching?
>Otherwise, I would say contact a local non-profit
That's a good idea and I will look into it. Thank you for your suggestion!
geoffisblind 2 points 7y ago
So I'm a student going into Engineering so I guess I'm still in the getting job skills phase. You mentioned he is going back to school which is why I mentioned that my caseworker is good about that stuff, and why I think it's a problem with this specific caseworker. So far my caseworker has committed room and board, ordered me a new laptop and all of the accessibility software to go along with it, and she has gotten me a few other things like a talking graphing calculator and such, basically I'm not having a problem getting help while I'm going to school. Although I'm going into my first run at undergrad, not going back to school for a different degree which could also be causing some problems. Either way, as someone who works with the blind and visually impaired professionally, this caseworker should know that he has to go back because he is struggling with what he originally went to school for and that is something that they should be accommodating for, not leaving him in the dark. This is why I think if you can go over the caseworker's head and report what is going on you should. The services are there exactly for people who are in your boyfriend's position.
I also get that you can't wait an eternity for them to stop being stupid which is why local non-profits are a great option.
I also get that you can't wait an eternity for them to stop being stupid which is why local non-profits are a great option.
Cognitive_Caharin 1 points 7y ago
I would definitely recommend going to the supervisor for your complaint, and possibly an explanation. If this proves to be unsuccessful, and need a third party in order to eliminate bias, there should be a Client Assistance Program (CAP) Through DHS that you can get ahold of in order to escalate. Understandably, it makes you, as a couple, feel helpless in an institution that is designated to teach alternative techniques to individuals that are blind.
emajor7th 1 points 7y ago
Would it be possible to switch case workers? Also, are you and your bf ok with moving? I know some psychology jobs can be concentrated in certain regions of the country. I wish you the best of luck. Don't let people get to you; as long as your bf is getting the education he wants it doesn't matter at the end of the day.. I lived in Columbus for a while, where in OH are you?
homeschooled 1 points 7y ago
> Would it be possible to switch case workers?
His case worker is in his old city (about 2 hours away) so I am encouraging my boyfriend to have the case transferred to our city and have a new case worker assigned. But I'm afraid that once the denial is in his file that it will make it hard to get this approved no matter where we are requesting it.
>Also, are you and your bf ok with moving? I know some psychology jobs can be concentrated in certain regions of the country.
We are, but his education and work experience was focused on consumer research studies. He worked in the restaurant industry. He applied all over the country and wasn't able to get a job. It's really frustrating! He is so smart and got so many interviews, but after the interviews when they realized he was blind they always said they went with someone else.
>I lived in Columbus for a while, where in OH are you?
We are in Columbus too! He is from Toledo.
His case worker is in his old city (about 2 hours away) so I am encouraging my boyfriend to have the case transferred to our city and have a new case worker assigned. But I'm afraid that once the denial is in his file that it will make it hard to get this approved no matter where we are requesting it.
>Also, are you and your bf ok with moving? I know some psychology jobs can be concentrated in certain regions of the country.
We are, but his education and work experience was focused on consumer research studies. He worked in the restaurant industry. He applied all over the country and wasn't able to get a job. It's really frustrating! He is so smart and got so many interviews, but after the interviews when they realized he was blind they always said they went with someone else.
>I lived in Columbus for a while, where in OH are you?
We are in Columbus too! He is from Toledo.
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