[nabs-l] rehab centers

Fri Jan 2 20:36:09 UTC 2015

Hi Chris, they are an awesome center you are correct. And they're not just great for their technology, they also have a woodworking program and several different cooking programs and things like that what I do recommend, is calling to schedule a tour and check it out for yourself or even come to Texas, and participate in one of their many trainings that they either have in college station or Waco or general areas like that to get more information, you might want to contact your division for blind services office to see when or where they're going to be having their next training. I Hope this helps and if I can be of any more help to the original poster, I would be very glad to on or off list.
Joseph Hudson
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> On Jan 2, 2015, at 2:30 PM, Chris Nusbaum via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have not attended any programs there, but I know that they are quite
> renowned for their technology training and that many of their staff are
> Federationists who believe in our philosophy. I agree, however, with what
> others have stated: The best way to determine whether a training program is
> right for you individually is to tour the center and talk with current and
> former students.
> 
> Chris
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sofia Gallo via
> nabs-l
> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 11:46 PM
> To: justin williams; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] rehab centers
> 
> 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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