[nabs-l] NFB training centers and guide dogs

Tue May 10 02:29:56 UTC 2011

Jedi,
  Thanks-that's exactly the kind of info I needed.  I'll talk to Julie
to see what specific CCB policy is like.
  Warmest regards,
Kirt

On 5/9/11, Kirt Manwaring <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com> wrote:
> Jedi,
>   I've already blocked time off from school for CCb-I'm totally aware
> of the time commitments involved.  And I see your point.
>   Sincerely,
> Kirt
>
> On 5/9/11, Jedi <loneblindjedi at samobile.net> wrote:
>> at the LCB, they require that you use the NFB straight cane for all on
>> and off hours while in training. But when you put a dog in the mix,
>> they ask you to use the straight cane if you plan on using a cane more
>> than a dog. If you must use a cane while using a dog (i.e. for
>> varification or something), they probably want you using the
>> telescoping cane because it has more of the properties that make the
>> straight hollow fiberglass cane such a great tool than do the
>> conventional folding canes.
>>
>> Respectfully Submitted
>>
>> Original message:
>>> Kirt,
>>> When on your own time you can use the cane of your choice; for classes
>>> and
>>> center activities they want the NFB straight cane.
>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Kirt Manwaring
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 6:05 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NFB training centers and guide dogs
>>
>>> 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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