[nabs-l] NFB training centers and guide dogs

Tue May 10 02:36:25 UTC 2011

Unless you are in a situation with work, school, or something else in which 
you know that you will be using your cane more than your dog, I do not think 
that it is fair to ask someone if he/she is going to use a cane more than 
the dog.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jedi" <loneblindjedi at samobile.net>
To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 7:01 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NFB training centers and guide dogs

> 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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