[nabs-l] rehab centers

[Bridget Walker]

Hi everyone,
I went to the Carroll Center when I was 15 and at the time it was fair. The quality of my training was great but, every other aspect was horrible. In fact I would not recommend it for adults. They will not treat you respectfully.
I to live in New York, I know there are centers in New York to assist with rehabilitation but, they are day programs or outreach support. If you talk to CBVH make it clear you want a residential experience which means out of state. The question is are you up for such a transition?
I have a question regarding  the duration of programs.  Why are the programs so long? 
I attended training for two five week programs and I was all set. 

Bridget 

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> On Nov 15, 26 Heisei, at 1:29 PM, Lillie Pennington via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You could also talk to people in your nfb state aphiliate to see if anyone went to a training center and if they would recomend it.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Nov 12, 2014, at 5:05 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Kayla,
>> 
>> I cannot speak for Illinois.
>> Most here went to nfb centers and those who talk had good experiences,, after all its an NFB list.
>> I'd recommend asking your rehab counselor for your state center's information. Give them a call and do your research.
>> Googling should also tell you which state centers you have and any nonprofit centers too.
>> 
>> Someone said carroll center in Newton MA is paternalistic. Although I'm not a believer in all training strategies of NFB centers, I'm certainly no fan of carroll center's rules either. I was there for a youth program called youth in transition. It was my summer before being a senior in high school.
>> I had fun on the activities I picked and being with other low vision and blind high school students was fun.
>> But, yes, there's too much restrictions. You had to get permission to go off campus and despite having safe cane skills and complements from my O and M instructor, they did not allow me off campus. We agreed I needed practice outdoor travel like street crossings, but I could have been safe on campus via taking a cab and not having to cross major streets.
>> Another thing I did not like was having to be in your room at a certain time for quiet hours.
>> 
>> If you need or want an out of state center, check out the nfb centers. Also, check out Hatlen center in CA. its all independent living based and you even can go to work part time after you master some of your skills.
>> Their website is www.hcblind.org.
>> 
>> Good luck with your decision.
>> 
>> Ashley
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Kayla James via nabs-l
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 12:21 PM
>> To: Jorge Paez ; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] rehab centers
>> 
>> Can anyone recommend any centers in Illinois that are good?
> 
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