Swimming in the Mainstream

I'd love to hear about other legally blind/partially sighted folks who are going back into the workforce after achieving their academic/rehab goals.

My own expectations of how I would go about re-establishing myself are high and I'm often disappointed by not achieving what I think I deserve.

Some hurdles: transportations limitations, equipment delays, and/or paperwork snags all slow me down and it's frustrating.

Any thoughts?

I'd like to see possible solutions for getting in touch with VR personnel, and then having the personnel actually follow through and keep their promises. I know this is probably in my dreams, but it truly means the difference between success and failure. I am sick and tired of playing phone tag and all with my state VR agency. Somewhere out there, there has to be a solution.

My name is Heidi Joshi and I am a doctoral student at Alliant International University/ The California School of Professional Psychology. I am writing to inquire if anyone has recently graduated from a Master’s or doctoral degree program in clinical or counseling psychology and is blind. I am also looking for current students who have been in their program for at least one year.
The study will focus on the barriers faced by blind students in graduate programs in psychology. Some of the barriers faced by blind students include access to printed materials, administering and performing psychological tests or assessments, accommodations around practica and internships, and general issues like attitudes of others.
If you know of anyone who might meet these requirements, would you let them know about this study and give them the following information as to how to best contact me?
Phone: (510) 390-2573
Email:gradresearch@hotmail.com
Thank you for considering this study.
Sincerely, Heidi Joshi