[nagdu] Guide Dog Schools for People with Additional Disabilities

[Steve Johnson]

Jewel,

Another thought might be Leader Dog as they have a unique agreement with
Paws with a Cause; a mobility service dog agency based out of Michigan as
well.  Email me off line at stevencjohnson at centurytel.net if you would like
more information.


Steve

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Hi,

You might try both Southeastern and Guide Dogs for the Blind.


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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Jewel S.
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:13 PM
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Subject: [nagdu] Guide Dog Schools for People with Additional Disabilities

Hi all,

I am looking at applying to some other schools (I applied to the Seeing
Eye). I am looking at schools who specifically work with people who have
other disabilities, mobility in my case. My condition is not getting better,
and is, in fact, deteriorating, to the point that I doubt that I will be
accepted to the Seeing Eye, and I don't think I want to go there anyway any
more, because I think I would need a guide dog who also assists with balance
and will work with a handler who is a wheelchair-user at times.


My condition is primarily nerve pain, memory fogs, and instability of
balance, along with quick fatigue and lfare-ups. I have had several people
tell me that I should consider using a wheelchair part-time (for the days
that I have flare-ups, and for times when I need to go long distances, like
around school campuses and at Disney World next year (for
convention/vacation). I am looking into this more as an option, though I
don't like it one bit (but who does?).

Does anyone have suggestions for a school that is really good for someone
with a mobility impairment in addition to blindness? I have more questions
about working with a guide dog as a miblity impaired person, but I'll put
that in another e-mail. My question in this e-mail is specifically about the
right school for training.

I know there are some people who have spoken about their service dogs who
help with tasks. I would love to hear about your experience with your
school, and what other schools you looked at, and why you choose the school
you did.

The doctors think it is either a) a Chiari malformation, b) fibromyalgia, or
c) some type of arthritis...they really are not sure yet, and in the
meantime, I am deteriorating fast.

Would love to hear from you guys,
Jewel

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