[nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction

Brian Hatgelakas brian.hatgelakas at verizon.net
Tue Feb 8 14:57:29 UTC 2011


How much cheaper would a CCB training Center be for nine months than a 16 
week traditional center like Carroll Center?
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> The advantage to a more time intensive training program is you are 
> immersed in the skills on a regular basis. The skills become habits 
> (having to cook, clean, travel to and from the center, etc.)which are more 
> likely to last. This approach isn't for everyone, however, it is an 
> effective method. More time is spent at the center, but it's more cost 
> effective for voc rehab in the long run.
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:37 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Subject: Re: 
> [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
>
> Brian,
> It’s a different way of teaching at nfb centers; they want you to 
> experience
> independent living from day one  Many people like it and experimenting.  I
> agree with you.  Its not right for everyone; some of us want to learn the
> skills like cooking/shopping before entering an apartment.
>
> Actually Brian, CCB and other nfb centers take 6-9 months.
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Brian Hatgelakas
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:04 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
>
> Why do they push you into an apartment from day one at CCB?  That's not 
> the
> way to teach blindness skills.  Plus CCB takes an entire year while the
> Carroll Center takes only 16 weeks
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Daniel Romero" <djdan567 at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
>
>
>> Blind INC< is another NFB training center, and I'm sorryu, I don't
>> think i can do MN. If I were ever to go to a center, CCB is my
>> definite first choice. Not only because of the diversity, but because
>> of the different climates i'd be able to walk too. But thanks for the
>> recommendation in MA> I wouldn't take a chance since I know nothing
>> about the center.
>>
>> On 2/7/11, Brian Hatgelakas <brian.hatgelakas at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> Daniel,
>>>
>>> For blindness skills training I'd recommend the Carroll Center For the 
>>> Blind
>>> in Newton Mass.  You get more one on one training and they don't force 
>>> you
>>> in an apartment from day one!  Easing ones self into something like that 
>>> is
>>> the best thing.  It was what I needed!
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Daniel Romero" <djdan567 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:25 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
>>>
>>>
>>>> Very good. I'm constantly tweeting, so that's a great way to keep in
>>>> touch! What did you play?
>>>>
>>>> On 2/7/11, Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Hi, Daniel.  My name is Beth.  Welcome to NABS.  I'm a musician
>>>>> bby blood trade, but I have since switched to social work.  I'm
>>>>> going to graduate soon from the Colorado center for the Blind.
>>>>> Thank Goodness you have Twitter.  Me too.  You could never guess,
>>>>> but m Twitter name is denverqueen0920.  My Skype is jazzychic2.
>>>>> My AIM iss the same as my twitter.
>>>>> Beth
>>>>>
>>>>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: Daniel Romero <djdan567 at gmail.com
>>>>> To: Nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Date sent: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:26:26 -0500
>>>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey all! I'm Daniel Romero, a blind musician, music producer, and
>>>>> singer from New Jersey. i am an active member in the NJABS (New
>>>>> Jersey
>>>>> Association of Blind Students) and also heavily active in a
>>>>> highschool
>>>>> program in NJ called LEAD.
>>>>> I ment to subscribe to this list a long time ago. Also, seeing
>>>>> how
>>>>> involved all students were in Washington last week, I thought it
>>>>> would
>>>>> be a great idea to join the list and interact with fello students
>>>>> around the country. For those who were their in Washing, at the
>>>>> NABS
>>>>> meeting, I represented New Jersey.
>>>>> So that's pretty much Daniel Romero. IF you want to know more,
>>>>> you
>>>>> know where to contact me. Take care guys!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Daniel C Romero
>>>>> Paterson New Jersey
>>>>> MSN messenger/E-mail:
>>>>> djdan567 at gmail.com
>>>>> Aim: RadioDJ246
>>>>> Skype: radiodj246
>>>>> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/djdan567
>>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Daniel C Romero
>>>> Paterson New Jersey
>>>>
>>>> Cell Phone: 973-955-6955
>>>> Studio/Office: 973-707-6844
>>>> MSN messenger/E-mail:
>>>> djdan567 at gmail.com
>>>> Aim: RadioDJ246
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>> -- 
>> Daniel C Romero
>> Paterson New Jersey
>>
>> Cell Phone: 973-955-6955
>> Studio/Office: 973-707-6844
>> MSN messenger/E-mail:
>> djdan567 at gmail.com
>> Aim: RadioDJ246
>> Skype: radiodj246
>> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/djdan567
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