[nabs-l] NFB Training Center Queary

[Dezman Jackson]

Jedi,

I second reading of Freedom for the Blind. Great book

Dezman
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From: "Jedi" <loneblindjedi at samobile.net>
To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NFB Training Center Queary


> Listers:
>
> I would highly recommend reading FREEDOM FOR THE BLIND: THE SECRET IS 
> EMPOWERMENT by James H. Omvig any time you or someone you know wants to 
> justify attending an NFB or out-of-state training center. Jim explains 
> what sets our centers apart from the rest in a clear fashion that anyone 
> can understand, and he provides the language that rehab staff use; this 
> can only help in writing teh justification itself. He also explaines what 
> it is to adjust to blindness, the phases that we all go through in some 
> shape or form, and how a training center like ours can help the process. 
> Jim also addresses issues ranging from philosophy to sleep shades, from 
> apartment living to Structured Discovery, and from consumer group 
> participation to what comes after the training period has finished. It's a 
> great book. I used it to justify my trip to Louisiana and succeeded with 
> flying colors. Give it a go. What's the worst that could happen? If 
> nothing else, you've read a great book.
>
> Respectfully,
> Jedi
> Original message:
>> hi everyone:
>> I very seldom post things to the list, so you all may not recognize me. 
>> My name is Bernadette and I am a current member of the NFB CT affiliate. 
>> I always read the list, but today I'm writing to get your feedback on a 
>> certain situation if I can.
>> A friend of mine who resides in Florida and is currently a college 
>> student, would like to go to the Louisiana NFB Center. He is not a member 
>> himself, but believes that he could benefit greatly from the training 
>> there. However, his state agency wants to send him to an alternative 
>> center in Daytona, which is opperated by the agency itself. His rehab 
>> councelor told him that if he could give her at least one good enough 
>> reason to send him to Louisiana instead, she'd be happy to do it but she 
>> doesn't think he can. So I'm wondering what arguments he can use to 
>> change her mind. Also, how long is the waiting list   to get into the 
>> Louisiana center.
>> Any advice would be welcome and much appreciated.
>> Thank you
>> Bernadette
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