[blparent] Better programs to consider

[Pipi]

Eric,
I will attempt to address all of your questions.
I am aware of the cost of CCB and that part of it has already been 
approved and taken care of. It isn't so much that I have my heart set of 
CCB as much as it is the center that fits my current needs for many reasons.
I am aware that her childcare is not payed for. That is why I am trying 
to find ways to pay for it. No matter where I went to receive training, 
childcare would be an issue.
I do not have anyone sighted in Colorado that I know as of yet, but I'm 
not sure what that has to do with anything? I'm confused on this part.
I am not looking to move anywhere at this point. I am looking to go for 
training and go from there. I will still have a house to come back to 
in  Kansas if I have to make that decision.
Savannah isn't blind.
I wouldn't be wasting money with CCB.
I hope that I have answered all of your questions. If for some reason I 
can't make the plan I already have in motion work, I will look for other 
options, but at this point, I feel that I am doing the best thing for 
myself and Savannah.
Pipi
On 4/20/2013 5:24 AM, Eric Calhoun wrote:
> Hi Pipi, I know how badly you want to go to the Colorado Center.  I know
> how you love Savanna.  But I must warn you: it costs $5,000 to house
> someone at CCB.  Plus, NFB does not pay for child care at CCB.
>
> 1.  Do you have anyone you know, who is a family member, who is sighted,
> whom you can trust, in the Denver area?  If no, there goes another
> stumbling block.
>
> 2.  Have you thought about moving out here to Los Angeles?  Out here,
> Braille Institute can help you, and all services are at no charge to you,
> and all that requires is someone who can help you.  That will eliminate CCB
> entirely.
>
> 3.  Have you asked about the Foundation for the Junior Blind's Davidson
> Program for Independence?  (DPI?)  Again, eliminating CCB?  I will make
> this promise to you, Pipi: Your best option is DPI.  Ask Rehab for a
> referral.  Now, here's my promise: If you decide to come out here, I will
> personally come out to meet you, acclimate you to paratransit, and get you
> in touch with the people who work at the Junior Blind of America.  And for
> Savanna, there is the Blind Childrens' Center.
>
> And you'll have me to help you!  So why waste money with CCB when
> NFB-like philosophies are being taught at Braille at no charge, and at JBA,
> for cheaper money than CCB?
>
> Think about it.  I care.
> ..
>
> Eric from Los Angeles.  May 2013 be the best ever, and may the rest of
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