[nabs-l] Training centers

[Sofia Gallo]

I did my own research though and it matches the info here unfortunately.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 8, 2014, at 10:07 PM, "Lillie Pennington" <lilliepennington at fuse.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Sophia, 
> 
> I have neither attended an NFB training center nor have a guide dog, but
> that does seem rather odd to me that you couldn't use your primary
> navigation (in this case your dog) during your training. One thing I would
> suggest is contacting the directors of each of the NFB centers. I am not
> disputing the information given on this topic, just saying that it sounds
> rather odd. 
> 
> HTH and best of luck
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sofia Gallo via
> nabs-l
> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 9:59 PM
> To: Matthew Dierckens
> Cc: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Training centers
> 
> That unfortunately doesn't sound like enough to maintain a working
> relationship with a dog.
> 
> Are there centers not affiliated with NFB?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Aug 8, 2014, at 3:21 PM, Matthew Dierckens <matt.dierckens at me.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> You use an NFB straight cane from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
>> You're free to use your dog to go to and from the apartments, and
> obviously to relieve the dog.
>> 
>> Matthew Dierckens
>> Macintosh Trainer
>> Blind Access Training
>> www.blindaccesstraining.com
>> 1-877-774-7670, extension 3
>> matthew at blindaccesstraining.com
>> Introduction to the Macintosh Operating system and voiceover course 
>> available now. Spots are limited, sign up here 
>> http://blindaccesstraining.com/training-courses/
>> 
>>> On Aug 8, 2014, at 13:55, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi
>>> 
>>> I also have a question about the training center: I really want to go 
>>> to one some time soon because it would help me address areas that I 
>>> need work in like navigating unfamiliar places and improving 
>>> independent living skills. However, I've heard that the centers don't 
>>> let us work with guide dogs -- we can only do that in our free time.
>>> I've felt a lot safer and more independent with my dog, and I can't 
>>> just stop working with her for 9 months, which keeps me from 
>>> considering a center even though it would really help me. Does anyone 
>>> have any input or does anyone know someone who has gone with a guide 
>>> dog?
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
>>> 
>>> Sofia
>>> 
>>>> On 8/8/14, Candice Chapman via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Hi Roanna,
>>>> 
>>>> You're right. Talking with family and your rehab counselor is 
>>>> important, but another important place to start is the NFB center 
>>>> you want to attend. The center can be helpful in assisting with issues
> you may have with rehab.
>>>> 
>>>> Best if luck with your research.
>>>> 
>>>> Best,
>>>> 
>>>> Candice Chapman
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 7, 2014, at 8:43 AM, Roanna Bacchus via nabs-l 
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Dear Nabs Members,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have a question for all of you.  How would you prepare to attend 
>>>>> one of the Nfb training centers? I know that you have to discuss 
>>>>> attending one of these facilities with your vocational rehab 
>>>>> counselor since they are out of state.  I'm assuming that each of 
>>>>> you spoke to your families before planning to attend one of these 
>>>>> centers.  I'd like to hear your stories about preparing to attend an
> Nfb training center.
>>>>> 
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