[nabs-l] NFB training centers and guide dogs

[Kirt Manwaring]

Amy, Nicole and all,
  If I get a dog (which is a huge if), I'd wait at least a couple
months before going to a training center.  I'm guessing me and my new
friend would need some time to really get to know each other-time
which would probably be in short supply at a training center.  I do,
however, have a question which is probably silly.  When attending a
center, are you under contract to use a straight cane whenever you
travel anywhere-whether in class time or just on your own time?  I
mean...let's say me and my dog want to go see a friend in Denver over
the weekend (I have a few friends, hard to believe.  :)).  Would there
be any official policy against me bringing a folding cane along for
the trip, in the event I'd need it?  I'd do a straight cane but...you
know, those don't really fit in backpacks very well.  Would anyone
care if I did that, on my own time?  From what I understand, you
guys'll probably say that's a really dumb question and of course that
would be fine.  But my experience with life has told me to always make
sure I know what's going on before I get in to it.
  Warmest regards,
Kirt

On 5/8/11, Amy Sabo <amylsabo at comcast.net> wrote:
> hello kurt,
>
> i see that you want to attend ccb which is awesome! yes, you can bring your
> guide dog to the ccb but, you will have to use a cane for some of your
> activities oncluding travel class. i hope this is helpful to you and,
> hopefully others here will chime in with their comments and suggestions to
> this topic.
>
> take care and good luck in coming to ccb.
>
>
> hugs,
> amy	
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kirt Manwaring <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sun, 08 May 2011 21:22:10 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: [nabs-l] NFB training centers and guide dogs
>
> Dear list,
>   I'm thinking of attending the CCB sometime soon.  I'm also going to
> try out using a guide dog and, if I find it beneficial, will probably
> go through the process of getting one.  So my question is this.  Is it
> ok to bring a guide dog to an NFB training center?  I mean, I know
> that during my official day-time lessons I'd just need to use a
> cane-and I'm fine with that.  I think the worst thing I could do, if I
> get a guide dog, is let my cane skills slip.  But would there be any
> problems, aside from logistics I'd have to work out, with bringing a
> guide dog to a training center?  Anyone done it?
>   Warmest regards,
> Kirt
>
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