[nabs-l] I need your opinion on something

[Darian Smith]

Hi Joanne,
 
 I wouldn’t worry too much about mentioning  cane use as your  particular situation is concerned unless you find an opportunity to have a conversation with the site supervisor  about something.  At that point I might mention that from time to time I may decide to give my dog a break and use my cane instead.  that you actually plan on using your cane the first day.   You just might bring this up so she  doesn’t  get too concerned when you don’t bring the dog.
 overall, I really wouldn’t worry about bringing it up if it  were me. from what you’ve indicated she hasn’t made it an issue either way  other than for health reasons which is  rather legitimate  in my view.
  Hope this  helps,
  Darian    
    
On Sep 6, 2014, at 6:40 AM, Joanne Michelle Stark via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> A couple of months ago, I emailed a local childcare center to see if they had any volunteer opportunities available. as it is my intention to major in early childhood education in college, I need all the experience I can get, volunteer and otherwise, before I finalize my decision. Much to my delight, they said yes.
> This past Tuesday, I went there to fill out some paperwork for volunteering with them. Standard stuff, like conducting a background check, among other things. The director said she would be in contact with the families to see if any of the children have allergies to dogs before my dog Ditra can enter the rooms; I'm perfectly fine with that, and it is understandable. I went over yesterday immediately after the dog's annual appointment to give paperwork indicating the dog's vaccinations are up to date, and was told by someone there that not all of the families have responded yet regarding the dog. What I failed to do tuesday, (and this only just occurred to me, so I'm mentally kicking myself for it), is tell the director that I can travel just as independently with the cane as I can with a dog, and the dog doesn't always have to be there with me. In reality, she might not always be there with me due to illness, retirement, whatever. So all that being said, here is my predicament:
> Do I call or email her Monday to let her know about the cane, or do I wait until she hears back from the rest of the families? I feel using the cane in the beginning will at least help me learn the layout of the building better at first, so I can direct the dog later on when I'm given clearance to bring her near the children. at the same time, I don't want to sound desperate, if you know what I mean.
> Anyway, I hope everyone has a good weekend. Welcome to all the newcomers to this list.
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