[nabs-l] Training centers

Sat Aug 9 04:41:28 UTC 2014

Thanks. If anyone knows anything else I would appreciated.

Also if anyone knows anything about any other centers that would be great too :) I'm in an interesting situation right now because I don't really have a counselor to talk to about this.

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> On Aug 9, 2014, at 12:34 AM, Miso Kwak via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> www.blindaccesstraining.com
>> 1-877-774-7670, extension 3
>> matthew at blindaccesstraining.com
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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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