[nabs-l] Training centers

Sat Aug 9 11:29:47 UTC 2014

Yea, I'd be interested to know how people handled it since it doesn't sound like I can work with my dog a lot.

Beth, that's scary! I wouldn't want to risk that.

I'll definitely contact the directors.

Sofia

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> On Aug 9, 2014, at 6:32 AM, Beth Taurasi via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> There's a problem with guiide dogs and training.  There's the possibility of separation anxiety for the dog, which one of my FB friends wrote in a heartrending manner.  She's not getting her dog back due to traiing.
> Beth
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Miso Kwak via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Sat, 9 Aug 2014 00:34:40 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Training centers
> 
> 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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