[blparent] Better programs to consider

[Pipi]

Melissa,
I have spoken to CCB about childcare and have followed up on leads given 
to me with no success so far. I will continue to do so.
Pipi
On 4/20/2013 1:50 PM, melissa R green wrote:
> Pippy and all.
> have you talked with ccb about childcare?
> they have had many people that have children go through the program.  they
> may have some suggestions.  child care on site may be something for the
> center to think about in the future.
>
> Blessings,
> Sincerely,
> Melissa and Pj
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marla Wertman" <mwertman72 at gmail.com>
> To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 11:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Better programs to consider
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>
> Hi all.  The point here is not whether Pipi does or does not attend an
> nfb center or what kind of training center is best. The point is that
> Pipi has Chosen to attend CCB and we need to support that decision.
> Pipi, if you are getting help from rehab to pay for your training, could
> they help with child care too?
> On Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:20:21 -0600
> Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Eric and all,
>> I don't post much on this list since I am not a parent and just read
>> the posts to learn about childcare techniques that blind people use,
>> in case I ever end up in a position to care for kids. But I felt
>> compelled to address a couple of Eric's points here.
>> First, why on earth should Pipi need a "sighted person she knows and
>> trusts" in Denver in order to attend CCB? Hundreds, if not thousands,
>> of blind adults have attended NFB centers out of state without knowing
>> anyone in the area, sighted or blind. The whole purpose of attending
>> one of these centers is to learn not to depend on sighted folks at
>> all. If Pipi needs someone to help with reader tasks like reading
>> mail, she can hire someone; it doesn't have to be someone she knew
>> previously.
>> Second, attending any center costs money. Much of the time, a state
>> agency for the blind picks up the tab. I don't know Braille
>> Institute's programs, but I suspect that attending Braille Institute
>> is normally paid for by a California state agency for the blind, VR,
>> etc. They may or may not pay for a non-California resident's training.
>> CCB, too, can be paid for by VR programs. It sounds like Pipi has
>> either gotten a state agency to sponsor her training at CCB or
>> budgeted the money herself. Anyway, I'm uncertain whether a California
>> program would actually cost Pipi less than CCB.
>> Third, there are clear advantages of NFB training programs (CCB, LCB,
>> and BLIND Inc.) over other programs. These include a majority of
>> instructors being blind, use of blindfolds to avoid relying on
>> residual vision, comprehensive training in all skill areas, and
>> challenging class assignments that can push even the most skilled
>> person to expand their skills and confidence. We can debate pros and
>> cons of NFB centers, but it sounds like Pipi has already made her
>> decision and just needs help paying for Savannah's care. This would be
>> an issue no matter what center she goes to, so let's help her with
>> that instead of questioning her training decision.
>> Fourth, Pipi, I have a college friend who now lives in Littleton and
>> is pregnant with her first baby. She said she would forward your blog
>> post to some new-mom forums she is on and see if anyone knows of
>> inexpensive options or runs an in-home childcare service that might
>> meet your needs. She or I will be in touch with you if anything comes
>> up.
>> Best,
>> Arielle
>>
>> On 4/20/13, Sheila Leigland <sleigland at bresnan.net> wrote:
>>> Hi eric I grew up in california and am very familiar with the Braille
>>> institute as well as junior foundation and consider them very good
>>> programs.
>>> In fact if I needed services I would strongly consider them both. Would
>>> Pipi
>>> have to establish residence fhirst and how long does residency take now
>>> in
>>> California?
>>>
>>> Sheila Leigland
>>>
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