[nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction

Tue Feb 8 21:34:10 UTC 2011

How do they help newly blinded adults?

1. by giving them the same treatment as when they were sighted,
building up confidence, and

2. by teaching them the skills,
which they'll have to use every day.

What I like so much about BLIND INC. was that it was that real-world test that really helped me.

Not only did I learn the skills--but I put them to practice each and every day while in training.

This was no theory training--but solid hands on training.

Jorge

On Feb 8, 2011, at 11:15 AM, Brian Hatgelakas wrote:

> How do these NFB Centers help newly blinded adults then?  What purpose do you have going to a center like this if you can essentially get the same thing from a visiting rehab instructor in your own place!  I successfully graduated from the Carroll Center and I'm a very independent person.  Do you happen to know a guy by the name of Kacey Lackrets?  He and I were in the same Carroll Center program.  He is in college at NYU and is an NJ native as well.
> ----- 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 10:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
> 
> 
>> You see, we have a center in New jersey called JKRC, where it is a 16
>> week program, as well. I've heard way to many negative stories.  Most
>> people I know who went their, are still living at home, don't make
>> their own meals, can't repare anything for themselves and other
>> indipendent things that should be done. I've heard however, many
>> success stories from the NFB training centers. I think they put you in
>> an apartment right at the start, because i feel that's how it is in
>> the world. Even in apartments for college. if you get an apartment
>> during college, you'd be lost. I think in the real world, you're
>> pushed to get your own place and do your own things, and I think
>> that's how it should be. That's one of the biggest problems today is
>> that blind people can't fend for themselves, that's why 70 percent of
>> them are unemployed. That's sad! So by you telling me that it's a 16
>> week program, that's  sounding like our JKRC program out here in
>> Jersey. I'm not trying to come across rood, nasty or anything like
>> that. I'm just stating it how it really is.
>> 
>> On 2/8/11, Brian Hatgelakas <brian.hatgelakas at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> 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
>>>>>> 
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>>>> --
>>>> Daniel C Romero
>>>> Paterson New Jersey
>>>> 
>>>> Cell Phone: 973-955-6955
>>>> Studio/Office: 973-707-6844
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>> -- 
>> Daniel C Romero
>> Paterson New Jersey
>> 
>> Cell Phone: 973-955-6955
>> Studio/Office: 973-707-6844
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