[nabs-l] Training centers

[Miso Kwak]

Hello,
I am sure some people on this list have experience of attending an NFB 
center with a guide dog.
I know that Pam Allen who is the director of Louisiana Center for the 
Blind did her training when she had a guide dog. I was in contact with 
her regarding related issues and she told me this. You may want to 
contact her.
Miso Kwak

-----Original Message-----
From: Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
To: Matthew Dierckens <matt.dierckens at me.com>
Cc: National Association of Blind Students mailing list 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Fri, Aug 8, 2014 6:58 pm
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
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>> 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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