[nagdu] Guide Dog Schools for People with AdditionalDisabilities

Sat Apr 17 18:48:22 UTC 2010

Awesome, Jewel!

Tami Smith-Kinney

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Jewel S.
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:20 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Schools for People with
AdditionalDisabilities

I'll be speaking with a representative from GDF on Tuesday via phone.
They sound quite good, and it sounds like a good possibility! Thanks
for the input, guys.

~Jewel

On 4/17/10, Albert J Rizzi <albert at myblindspot.org> wrote:
> I also find them to be a great bunch of people, from the receptionists, to
> the consumer support services to all the staff from the clerical staff,
> other foundation supports as well as the trainers. The facility itself is
> really top notch, the food and accommodations are wonderful. I would only
> suggest that when they have extra income to expend that they put artwork
up
> on the walls to make it even warmer and inviting.
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
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> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
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>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of solsticesinger
> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 7:34 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Schools for People with
> AdditionalDisabilities
>
> You might try GDF. Over the past several years, they have developed a
> program for people with additional needs. I know a few people who have
> gotten dogs from them that have been trained as wheelchair guides.
>
> Shannon and Caroline
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 5:12 PM
> 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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