[nabs-l] Training centers not real world

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

There are state-ran centers teaching the Structured Discovery Method
like Iowa and Nebraska. In fact, Iowa was structured by Dr. Jernigan
himself. There are other states, but I have experience with Iowa and
Nebraska.

Having said that, I would recommend an NFB center if it's possible.

Bridgit
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Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:52:51 -0500
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Hi all,

I think there is some confusion about what a training center is, so I
will try to more clearly define the term.  When we refer to training
centers, we are speaking specifically about either the Louisiana
Center for the Blind, the Colorado Center for the Blind, or Blind Inc.
 Other rehab agencies, like the Cleveland Sight Center, Richmond, and
Lions World, offer some of the same services but are very different.
To be rehabilitated connotates that blindness is a problem in need of
fixing, but training implies working to more effectively use skills.
The outlook of some staff at rehab agencies is not very good, but to
be trained under those who are well-versed in the positive philosophy
of the NFB is totally different.

I would encourage you to talk to one of the three training center
directors.  They're all great people, and could probably do the best
job of explaining what the training centers have to offer.  ;