[nabs-l] NFB Training Center

[Darian Smith]

And David is a great example of how to get  things done in  this situation.

 David,  are you at LCB currently?


On 3/14/10, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
> all, Cindy was    absolutely correct; there are a couple of articles
> in the 2010 student slate  (see atatchment) that  might prove helpful
> here.
>  I encourage you to  take a moment and check out the slate, it
> certainly is  very imformitive and the  cast of many that help to  put
>   it together for us have done a great job on this one!
>  Best,
>   Darian
>
> On 3/14/10, David <davidb521 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I had something similar happen to me in Mississippi very recently. I had
>> to
>> go all the way to a hearing in order for me to go to the Louisiana Center
>> for the Blind. The state didn't want to pay for out-of-state training
>> because they felt that there training center in Tupelo was equivalent.
>> You
>> should get your councilor's response in writing so that it is official
>> that
>> your councilor is taking this stance. Also, you should justify why you
>> should go to an NFB training center rather than the in-state facility,
>> but
>> this should be relatively simple to do. If your councilor refuses, appeal
>> to
>> the regional supervisor, then the director of Blind Services in your
>> state.
>> If all fails, go to a procedural hearing, and present your case. Remember
>> that it is your legal right under informed choice to attend an NFB
>> training
>> center, and these agencies sometimes aren't concerned for there clients,
>> but
>> rather with themselves, as is the case with Mississippi. Feel free to
>> contact me off-list if you have further questions.
>> David
>>
>> -----Original Message--
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>> Behalf
>> Of cmcerteza at aol.com
>> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 5:38 PM
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] NFB Training Center
>>
>>
>> Hello there, my name is Casandra from Illinois. I'm new to the list and I
>> would like to ask a question. I plan to attend an NFB training center but
>> my
>> counselor from the Division of Rehabilitation Services does not want
>> sponsor
>> me. If there's anyone here with a similar situation in previous years,
>> how
>> did you manage to go to the NFB training centers? I would really
>> appreciate
>> your comments and suggestions. E mail me if you need more iformation to
>> answer my question.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
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>
> --
> Darian Smith
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Darian Smith
Skype: The_Blind_Truth
Windows Live: Lightningrod2010 at live.com
The National Federation of the Blind has launched a nationwide teacher
recruitment campaign to help attract energetic and passionate
individuals into the field of blindness education, and we need your
help!   To Get Involved  go to:
www.TeachBlindStudents.org