[nabs-l] Preparing for The Nfb Training Centers

[Antonio Guimaraes]

Sofia and all,

A few points on the original post on how to prepare to attend a center.

Know what skills you need, list them, and devise your own path to getting them. It has been my experience that training centers, in my case the Colorado one, do not have a set curriculum. 

This is good for those who know exactly what they need out of a program.

Be determined to learn and practice the skills you learn. There are so many distractions that one can get off track from her learning objectives.

Demand top notch service. Ask much of yourself, and more of the people who teach at the center. Workig at a center, including an NFB one, does not guarantee the instructor is on top of things, has excellent skills, or knows it all.

You are the one responsible for getting your training. The center may have its own ways of teaching. Attend the center if you know the style and philosophy are compatible with your own.

Stay positive, learn and teach others. You might find a place for helping out a braille instructor with her class, while taking hints from a classmate in a travel class. Then, you can both go to the apartments and cook a great meal together, and invite a friend over for braille reading practice.

In other words, make the best of it, and keep at it till you graduate.

Antonio

On Aug 8, 2014, at 1:55 PM, 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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