[nabs-l] NFB Training Center

Tue Mar 16 04:53:14 UTC 2010

Hi all.
Arielle gave some good advice.

I would like to add some things as well.
I moved to colorado from New Jersey to attend the Colorado center.
Since then many people have been able to get funding from the state agency. 
Which is really good and makes me happy.
Now I will add my advice.   I would add that you may need to fight in order 
to attend one of the nfb training centers.  It isn't going to be easy 
either.
Whin you go to a nfb training center, and it gets really tough during your 
training.  Remind yourself of what you had to do to get to the center.
Also, be prepared to be both gently but firmly brought out of your comfort 
zone.
Aditionally, I would say that your program will be what you make it.  It 
will be what you put in to it.
Finally, although I love the idea of the training centers.  A NFB center is 
not for everyone.  They aare also not a cure all.
Just keep  all of this in mind.
Melissa Green
"Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your 
grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arielle Silverman" <nabs.president at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NFB Training Center

> Hi all,
>
> A few things that haven't been mentioned yet:
>
> -- Definitely make friends with your NFB state president and chapter
> president, if you haven't already. They can write letters of support
> for you that you can use along with your justification letter and
> often have professional connections with people high on the rehab
> chain of command.
>
> -- Some benefits of NFB training centers that will rival almost any
> state-run center include the following:
>
> -- Duration: training lasts for six-nine months.
> -- Apartment living: You will gain skills that you will need if you
> want to live independently, skills you can't gain from dorm-style
> accommodations (cooking, upkeep, cleaning, etc.)
> -- Structured discovery travel: You will learn how to navigate in
> unfamiliar places (which you will need if you are attending college or
> working in a new city/state)
> -- College prep: In many instances the centers offer the opportunity
> to take a college class while you are attending. If college is part of
> your employment plan, highlight this fact.
> -- Contact the center you want to attend and see if the director will
> write an additional supporting letter backing up the claims you're
> making.
>
> Best of luck!
> Arielle
>
> On 3/15/10, Mark J. Cadigan <kramc11 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> What is a "traditional center"? What are the benefits of a NFB center?
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Beth" <thebluesisloose at gmail.com>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 10:00 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NFB Training Center
>>
>>
>>>I am in Florida.  I am currently fighting to get to CCB from Florida,
>>> which has a traditional center in Daytona Beach.
>>> Beth
>>>
>>> On 3/15/10, David <davidb521 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi.
>>>> I am currently attending LCB. Beth, your family should not have to pay
>>>> for
>>>> training at CCB out of there pocket. You could always try doing what I
>>>> did,
>>>> by going to a hearing if all of the other VR officials deny your 
>>>> request.
>>>> What state are you in?
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf
>>>> Of Beth
>>>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 12:40 AM
>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NFB Training Center
>>>>
>>>> I am actually trying to go to the CCB in Colorado, but the Division of
>>>> Blind Services is attempting to deny me.  ALso, I have a family that
>>>> claims they can't afford it.  So I would love all the help I can get.
>>>> Beth
>>>>
>>>> On 3/14/10, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 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--
>>>>>>> ---
>>>>>>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
>>>>>>> On
>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> 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
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>>>>>> www.TeachBlindStudents.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
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>>>>> 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
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> Arielle Silverman
> President, National Association of Blind Students
> Phone:  602-502-2255
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