[nabs-l] An international student

[Cindy Bennett]

Hi Siddhi,

First, congratulations!

I think that reaching out to networks of blind students will really
help you so I'd say you're off to a good start! If you tell us where
you will be studying, I will check my network and connect you with
local blind students if I know any.

I work with my state's department of services for the blind. They
assist me in purchasing blindness-related equipment such as screen
reader software and are able to provide training if I need to increase
my skills using a particular technology. They are also often able to
provide some orientation and mobility services around your new campus.
However, I have found that networking with blind people in the area
has given me a much better idea of the layout of an area than working
with an instructor. However, the option could be there. The only
caveat is that these services are often available to U.S. citizens. I
am less familiar with services offered to anyone.

In Seattle, a business with a nonprofit foundation, the Lighthouse for
the Blind, does offer some O&M instruction to anyone who needs it
based on a contract they have with Metro Transit, our public transit
agency. Other cities have similar nonprofits, but they are often
diverse in what services they provide and how many of the services you
can take advantage of.

Cindy

On 4/8/14, Ryan Bishop <ryan.bishop96 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> What University were you excepted to? It may be easier knowing that who to
> put you in contact with. Feel free to contact me off list if you don't feel
> comfortable putting that here. My information can be found in the signature
> below!
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of siddhi desai
> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 02:58 AM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] An international student
>
> Dear all,
>
> I am an India student. I have been accepted to us university for my Ph.D.
> program in public policy. I have travelled to countries like Canada and
> Germany for a short duration and lived there independently.
> However i will be coming to USA for the first time and my stay would be
> longer. Actually, I wanted to know Apart from Disability services office in
> University, which organisations in USA exists for visually impaired people
> and how should i contact them? I have no notion regarding disability sector
> in USA so detailed answers would be helpful for me.
>
> Sincerely
> Siddhi
>
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Cindy Bennett
Secretary: National Association of Blind Students

B.A. Psychology, UNC Wilmington
clb5590 at gmail.com