[nabs-l] lions world

[Joshua Lester]

Why don't you ask the new administrator to do exactly what we've
suggested. Maybe, you and I can do the ATI program together. I just
don't want to have the same problem, (looking for a church.)
Blessings, Joshua

On 2/11/11, bookwormahb at earthlink.net <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Josh,
> I thought about the ATI program too; I like technology and wouldn't mind
> teaching it to others.
> But they shouldn't make you relocate after training.  Try to get the trainee
> a job in his/her own community!
> At least I don't think that should be a requirement to attend the program.
> Its refreshing to see that the meds policy changed in 2008 when Anmol
> attended; that is good; adults should be able to take their own meds.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joshua Lester
> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 10:38 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] lions world
>
> LWSB is good for some things, but they could make some improvements. I
> would've gone to the Assistive Technology program, but they would've
> shipped me off to Florida. What they need to do, is have a survey. In
> this survey, they should ask the following questions. #1. Where do you
> live? and #2. Are there any jobs in your community, that a blind
> person can do? That way, the trainee can be trained in a profession
> that they can work in, and stay in their community. That's the point!
> Blessings, Joshua
>
> On 2/11/11, bookwormahb at earthlink.net <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Dave,
>> Wow, that is some tone.  I was asking questions.
>> It was Joshua Lester who criticized LWSB.
>> I agree people need to make their own decissions regarding training.
>> But I'd also like to let Josh and consumers know what really happens at
>> centers.
>> That is what informed choice is about.
>> BTW I have not been to any private center as an adult; I did attend our
>> state center in Richmond though.
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dave. I lost my cookie at the disco.
>> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 7:55 PM
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] lions world
>>
>> You know folks I think we need to let Jush make his own decisions on
>> what training he wants and ware he wants to go.  Some of you may have
>> been to lions worls and some of you may not have been there.  It is not
>> fair for those of you who have gone to an nfb training center or where
>> ever else to say stuff that you've heard about lions world.  Especially
>> if you haven't been there.  I've been there and I also went to lcb.  I
>> think lions world is doing a fine job like I say they've been doing it
>> since the forties and since then they've turned out many successful
>> blind people who have good careers so.  Like I say obviously they're
>> doing something right.  If they weren't they would have closed their
>> doors a long time ago.  So those of you who haven't been there and are
>> just saying what you've heard?  Stop it.
>>
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