[nabs-l] Finally done at training center

[T. Joseph Carter]

Jen,

Why is a train station not realistic?

Joseph

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 07:37:28PM -0500, Jennifer Aberdeen wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>It's Jennifer from Rhode Island. I don't write too much on the list, but I thought I would send a short message about my experiences at the Carroll Center.
>
>I know...it's not an NFB Center, but in my opinion, it was just as good for someone in my situation. I learned a great deal of things I would have never learned had I not gone at all.
>
>Cooking I think is my greatest accomplishment. While I'm still not a gourmet chef, I can cook basic meals. Food has never been my best friend, so I eat to live as some might say. I learned how to cook using an induction unit, which is basically a portable burner that I can put on a table at my level so that I don't spill or knock anything over.
>
>Mobility was somewhat of a challange because some things were just not realistic for me. Learning how to go to the train station to take the train somewhere just isn't a realistic or practical goal for me. I did learn the layout of the area though and how to get from one building to another without assistance...I know the layout of the inside of the buildings like the back of my head. I even went out to eat with some friends using para transit. It was very stressful for me, but I did it successfully. I learn routs very quickly.
>
>I have great computer skills, and I learn things very fast. I learned how to use K1000, various note takers and how to use a slate and stylis. I know how to use a digital recorder and the Victor Stream as well.
>
>The best part was that I made a lot of friends, both students and staff. I was very sad the day I left, but I keep in touch with everyone there, so it's not too bad.
>
>Anyway, that was an  overview of my training in Boston. I wish I could do it over again. Now I'm home and bored. I don't know what to do next.
>
>Jen