[nabs-l] Training Center Questions

[Julie McGinnity]

Hi friends,

Let's talk training centers, shall we.  I have a few questions, and I
wonder if some of you can provide a little perspective for me.

For those who have graduated from a training center: What was the
single most important/valuable thing you got out of your center
experience?

If you had some skills before attending a training center, why did you
choose training?  By some skills, I mean that you lived on your own,
navigated a college campus, could read Braille and manage a computer,
or any other combination of the above and more.  Maybe you didn't have
all of the tools in the box, but you could function successfully in
the world.

Also, did any of you attend a training center after graduating from
college, particularly a masters program?  If this applies to you, why
did you choose center training over finding a job?

If you have not been to training, and you do not plan to attend a
center, have you ever regretted not doing so?  I understand that many
people just don't have the time from school or a career to attend
training, but are there other reasons you have chosen not to attend a
training center?

I have more questions, but that's enough for now.  Feel free to email
me off list, message me on Facebook or Twitter, or even call me if you
prefer.  My curious mind is eager for more perspective.  Thanks!



-- 
Julie A. McGinnity
President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division,
Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
"For we walk by faith, not by sight"
2 Cor. 7