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Vocational Rehab (self.Blind)
submitted by blazblu82
So, I have a phone interview with a counselor tomorrow morning for vocational rehab. What should I expect? Never approached them before.
TIA!
TIA!
ravenshadow2013 9 points 1y ago
They are going to ask you a lot of personal questions about your eyesight education and so on, then they will set you up for some evaluations. Its really not that hard of a process just time consuming.
blazblu82 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you!
ravenshadow2013 2 points 1y ago
after you get through all the fun stuff they might assign you a job coach and start helping you locate employment if your goal is that
blazblu82 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I would very much like to continue working until I can't.
ravenshadow2013 2 points 1y ago
I am a job coach with to completely blind clients one works as a janitor at an airbase and the other runs a dish room at a retirement resort so don’t let your lack of sight stop you from doing what you want
SpikeTheCookie 4 points 1y ago
Treat them as a partner in your career, with the goal of finding you a kickass job. Show up with excitement and let them know what you're interested in.
This is not the time to be passive. They'll help with job resources and adaptive resources.
It helps to be very clear about what kind of career interests you and doesn't interest you.
If you don't know this (no worries, they can help you figure it out), then really focus on knowing your skills, interests, talents, successes, and traits (your resume, basically) that you have in your arsenal, or you'd like to develop.
Also, share your career and vision concerns with them. This is your chance to get answers and solutions.
I'm assuming you're in the US, right?
The services and resources offered will differ by state. My state bought me a PC which is very rare in this state (due to budget constraints), because I needed to learn the adaptive software on a PC, as that's what used in the corporate world (not a Mac, which is what I own).
This is not the time to be passive. They'll help with job resources and adaptive resources.
It helps to be very clear about what kind of career interests you and doesn't interest you.
If you don't know this (no worries, they can help you figure it out), then really focus on knowing your skills, interests, talents, successes, and traits (your resume, basically) that you have in your arsenal, or you'd like to develop.
Also, share your career and vision concerns with them. This is your chance to get answers and solutions.
I'm assuming you're in the US, right?
The services and resources offered will differ by state. My state bought me a PC which is very rare in this state (due to budget constraints), because I needed to learn the adaptive software on a PC, as that's what used in the corporate world (not a Mac, which is what I own).
blazblu82 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
That's some good info! Thank you!
My biggest hurdle right now is getting around and is one of the reasons why I'm being fired from my job. But that's moot now. They had no desire in helping me stay.
Based on what I did at my soon to be ex job, I have a broad skill set, should be fairly easy to get me in somewhere. Be nice if they found me a job by the 9th. Then i wouldn't have to worry about moving home with my folks.
My biggest hurdle right now is getting around and is one of the reasons why I'm being fired from my job. But that's moot now. They had no desire in helping me stay.
Based on what I did at my soon to be ex job, I have a broad skill set, should be fairly easy to get me in somewhere. Be nice if they found me a job by the 9th. Then i wouldn't have to worry about moving home with my folks.
SpikeTheCookie 3 points 1y ago
I'm so sorry your current job is firing you. UG! This is one of the reasons I wanted to go with a big company that was already on board with diversity and inclusion.
FYI: Vocation and Rehab will help you, but honestly it's still going to be your full-time job to find your own job, get interviews, etc.
In my experience V&R helped with technology, white-cane training, and a really stellar therapist. But I found my own job.
FYI: Vocation and Rehab will help you, but honestly it's still going to be your full-time job to find your own job, get interviews, etc.
In my experience V&R helped with technology, white-cane training, and a really stellar therapist. But I found my own job.
blazblu82 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Yeah, I'm pretty bummed about losing my job. But, it's probably for the better anyways
I have been applying for new jobs as is. I have 4 apps in at a vision rehab center and been interviewed for 2 of them. Just waiting for them to finish up.
I'm not sure if I'm bad enough off for those other items. I am 20/60 in good eye, but that changes with the lighting, too.
I'm mainly reaching out where ever I can to land another job and hopefully one that can handle my situation better.
I have been applying for new jobs as is. I have 4 apps in at a vision rehab center and been interviewed for 2 of them. Just waiting for them to finish up.
I'm not sure if I'm bad enough off for those other items. I am 20/60 in good eye, but that changes with the lighting, too.
I'm mainly reaching out where ever I can to land another job and hopefully one that can handle my situation better.
blazblu82 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Just got off the phone with VR and I was pleasantly surprised with the conversation. The person I was conversing with was quite empathetic towards my situation and genuinely sounded like they wanted to help me. As of now, they are sending me some documents to print to send to my doctors for records release. Then they'll review the info gathered and determine eligibility. Based on the convo, the fact I have low vision and T2 diabetes would make me eligible.
Anxious to see how this pans out.
Anxious to see how this pans out.
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