[nabs-l] rehab centers

Thu Jan 1 04:59:28 UTC 2015

Hi to all.  I wish I had gone to an NFB training center instead of
stupid ICREWOOD in Chicago.  That so called training center was a
complete joke, and a complete waste of my time.  We never actually
cooked anything accept from mixes or if we did any actual cooking, we
had to cook something that could be made, eaten, and cleaned up within
fifty minutes which was how long each class was.  I had so much free
time because I immediately tested out of keyboarding and braille as
soon as I got there.  I couldn't use the internet, because the
computers in the student lounge didn't have internet access which
drove me nuts.  There so called reasoning for this was that if you
checked your email you'd get some kind of terrible virus.  They didn't
teach the people there anything about how to use the internet to do
things like online shopping, or do online banking.  I along with one
other student were the only people there who had been blind since
birth.  I did make a couple friends there which was ok I guess.  If my
rehab counselor had allowed me to tour the facility like she had told
me I was going to do, before I had gone there, I wouldn't have gone
there.  I honestly wouldn't recommend the program to anyone.  Sorry
for going on so long.

On 12/31/14, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Anyone know anything about the Texas center's (Criss Cole) training?
>
> On 11/22/14, justin williams via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> While it is not for everyone, if you decide to go, I have no doubt that
>> it
>> will be a wonderful experience.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anjelina via
>> nabs-l
>> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 2:11 PM
>> To: 'Bridget Walker'; 'National Association of Blind Students mailing
>> list'
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] rehab centers
>>
>> Hi Bridget,
>> I truly believe 6 to 9 months out of one's life is a small amount of time
>> to
>> receive quality training. The length of the NFB and similar centers
>> programs
>> allows a person to fully become comfortable with the skills and
>> philosophy
>> taught.
>> Just my thoughts :)
>>
>> Anjelina
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridget
>> Walker
>> via nabs-l
>> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 9:23 PM
>> To: Lillie Pennington; National Association of Blind Students mailing
>> list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] rehab centers
>>
>> 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
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>> 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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