[nagdu] Guide Dog Schools for People with AdditionalDisabilities

Sat Apr 17 22:10:11 UTC 2010

Jewel and Stepper, A friend of mine has a dog from Leader Dogs and she also
suggested contacting Leader Dogs and explaining your situation to them as
they have trained dogs for guides in various special situations as well.  

Charlene
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I hope all goes well with the GDF rep. They really are a great bunch of
people.

Shannon and Caroline
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From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:20 AM
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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.
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> My Blind Spot, Inc.
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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
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> 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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