[nabs-l] Training centers

RJ Sandefur joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com
Sat Aug 9 16:22:04 UTC 2014 

The training center I atteded back in 1999, was not the best in the world, 
but they did require us to take a class on social skills, and it helped me a 
greate deal! RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Dierckens via nabs-l" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
To: "Sofia Gallo" <sofiagallo13 at gmail.com>; "National Association of Blind 
Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Training centers


> And that's what you will learn at these training centers, you're there for 
> 6 to 9 months. I would talk to each director of the centers.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 9, 2014, at 11:00, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Ok, but I'm not looking for social skills trainimg. I need to improve on 
>> things like cooking, navigating unfamiliar areas, and things like that. A 
>> center, even if it's not an NFB center would be very helpful.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Aug 9, 2014, at 10:39 AM, RJ Sandefur via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> My belief is that you can attend a training center, and still be as 
>>> uneducated in blindness skills as before you attended. If I'm an 
>>> employer, I am not going to give a rats behind if you went to lcb or 
>>> not, because I would want to see if you could do the job without having 
>>> someone hold your hand. The NFB training centers do not in my opinion 
>>> teach proper social skills training. I've spoke to some of these center 
>>> graduates via skype, and their social skills in my opinion were poor. 
>>> Speaking of skype, My computer broke down, so I'm using a back up 
>>> computer which does not have the ability for skype. I will be getting a 
>>> windows 8 computer in a few weeks God willing. RJ
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beth Taurasi via nabs-l" 
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: "Miso Kwak" <kwakmiso at aol.com>; "National Association of Blind 
>>> Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 6:32 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Training centers
>>>
>>>
>>>> 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
>>>> 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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