[nabs-l] learning independent living

Tue May 26 02:19:25 UTC 2009

Christina,
That's unfortunate the center graduated you too fast; you're probably not 
alone in being frustrated.
Wich state is this?  In our state the state run rehab center in richmond Va 
tries to meet client needs all at once by offering  different classes, 
changing schedules as you master skills and no longer need the class, doing 
evaluations periodically and more.
I never got the impression they push students out before they're ready.  If 
a client needs to come back they are allowed to if they can justify they 
really need it and have specific goals.  There is a limited space at the 
center so they rather you not come back but you can if needed.

If you want to go back you have a right to as part of informed choice for 
your rehab/vocational goals.
Why would you be too old?  Doesn't make sense to me.  Our center takes 
clients of all ages from 18 and over.
I hope it works out.
I agree you should be allowed to go back to the center.  Also them telling 
you just to settle for
an instructor coming to your home to show you more isn't acceptable.
I tried that.  The rehab teachers could not come enough to meet my needs due 
to a large client caseload.

Consider outside centers
such as Cleveland sight center or nfb centers.  Cleveland sight center has 
apartment style living and seems to individualize their program.
I've met people who went there and they say it was good.

Ashley
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christina Mitchell" <cnaylor073 at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] learning independent living

>I never got a letter saying I was incapable, however I did go to a
> center where they would graduate you too fast.  What I mean is say if
> you still need additional help on cooking for instance, they would
> assume you're ready to graduate the program when you're not ready to
> graduate.  They told me that if I needed additional help, I could get
> an instructor to come to my house and show me things but I've recently
> had a problem with an A d l instructor whom I wish not to mention any
> names, and have wanted to go back to the centers but they say I'm too
> old and have graduated.  I feel they're just doing this to cut back on
> the number of students they get a year, throw out the old ones and
> welcome in the new ones.  I don't feel this is right.  If a student
> feels he or she needs additional help with A D L, they should be
> always welcome to come back.
>
> On 5/25/09, Ashley  Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Sara,
>> There are some bad centers out there.  These individuals must have
>> encountered that.
>> Most centers will meet the person where they're at.  The student will be
>> pushed but can learn at their pace.
>> Those centers sending out such nasty letters stating the individual is
>> incapable of learning are opening themselves to lawsuits.
>>
>> Ashley
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Sarah J. Blake" <sarah at growingstrong.org>
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>> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 1:28 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] learning independent living
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>>
>>> Now here is a question... If these centers are supposed to be  so great,
>>> why are they sending letters about how people are "incapable of 
>>> learning?"
>>>
>>> It seems to me this indicates that the centers need to do something
>>> different--or else acknowledge that everyone's "independence" is not the
>>> same thing! This is another reason why I have no interest in
>>> one-size-fits-all practices. Obviously it doesn't really fit all!
>>>
>>> Sarah J. Blake
>>> Personal email: sjblake at growingstrong.org
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