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From: Nadine.Thomas@p59.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org (Nadine Thomas)
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Subject: counseling
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Date: 18 Jul 90 20:53:24 GMT
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In a message to Alyson Abramowitz <06 Jul 90  5:39:00> Joe Chamberlain wrote:

 JC>        Let's assume that if the job requires the counselor to
 JC> work with persons with disabilities then the counselor should
 JC> also have a disability.

 JC>        Nothing is more discouraging then to have some able
 JC> bodies person tell you you can't do that.  I had that experience.

Joe, there are counselors WITH disabilities that do the same
discouraging that some of the TAB's do.

For me it is difficult having a voc.rehab. counselor with a
disability because I am continually comparing myself with her -
look at her, in a wheelchair, limited use of hands, and she
finished college, works full time, is married, has kids, has FOSTER
kids, has clients come to her home on thanksgiving and christmas
etc.  and here I am.........42, no college degree, no job, no
family, lucky if my dishes get washed and my floor swept and mopped
- sigh.

Nadine
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