[nagdu] Cant do it

Fri Dec 30 14:49:37 UTC 2011

Julie,
Thank you for the info. The training center is self-pace, and I have a lot
of free time through out the day. I believe the director doesn't want people
to come and go as they request because if everyone did that, then the entire
experience would be ruined. She also wants me to stick with my commitment
which I totally understand as well, but again the kind of dog I'm leaning
towards is not too common if I don't have any allergies.
I guess the fact is that she refused and there is nothing I could do about
it unless I want do drop the program entirely wich I don't so I'll just wait
and see what happens.
Once again, I appreciate everyone's input and support!
Best, Hannah

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Julie J.
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 5:31 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Cant do it

Hannah,

You mentioned that the director has a guide herself and you thought she'd
understand.  Is it possible that the fact that she has a guide is why she is
encouraging you to stay?  Perhaps she feels that the long term benefits of
staying in the training center outweigh the benefit of getting a guide
immediately rather than in a few months.

I used to work at an orientation center.  The comparison to a reasonable
accommodation in an employment situation is like comparing apples and 
oranges.   The month long interruption is a serious setback with 
training.  It's also important to think about what would happen when you
return to the training center immediately after getting a guide.  You would
not be in your normal routine.  You would be trying to give the new dog and
the training your full attention and dedication.  Then in a few months you
will be moving and if I'm understanding things correctly moving again in the
fall to go to college.  That is a load of changes for a new dog.

Just some more food for thought.  I hope you find the best path for
yourself.
Julie

On 12/29/2011 10:37 PM, Hannah Chadwick wrote:
> Unfortunately I think she's like the director or something of the place...
> I'll find out soon. I just don't want this to get too wild and make things
> awkward between the supervisor and myself, but then again that's just
> something I'd have to deal with if it happens.
> I personally think asking for time off to get a dog is a reasonable enough
> request. What really gets to me is that the supervisor has a guide dog of
> her own and I had my hopes up that she would understand.
> Well sorry for the rambling. Thanks for all your help everyone!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Shannon Dyer
> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:30 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Cant do it
>
> Is there someone else you could talk to? Maybe whoever is above the
> supervisor?
>
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> On Dec 29, 2011, at 10:13 PM, Hannah Chadwick wrote:
>
>> I did ask Pilot about keeping the dog for a few months and they said
>> they cannot. I can totally understand that because I'm sure the dog is
>> ready to get trained with an owner!
>> I think part of them not letting me take off is because they don't
>> want other students to come and go as they want since that would make
>> the entire experience less residential or something. Another part of it
is
> commitment.
>> The supervisor is pretty new at her job, and I can't help but think
>> that may have something to do with it. I don't think getting new
>> students in is much of an issue because they have room for more, but
>> that's just my personal opinion.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Nicole B. Torcolini at Home
>> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 6:42 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Cant do it
>>
>> I kind of feel the same way. Is the whole commitment thing about
>> teaching about keeping commitments or is actually about other people
>> needing to have an open spot?
>>     Also, you might want to ask Pilot if it is possible for them to
>> keep the poodle for a few months.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "rhonda cruz"<rhondaprincess at gmail.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 5:34 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Cant do it
>>
>>
>>> Hi hannah.
>>> Wel, I would get the dog.
>>> it seems that  the center.  doesn't care.
>>> This is why i don't do training centers.    hugs.  another cup of but
>>> that's my  choice.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Hannah Chadwick"<sparklylicious at suddenlink.net
>>>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog
>>> Users'"<nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>>> Date sent: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:34:21 -0800
>>>> Subject: [nagdu] Cant do it
>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>> So I've just spoken with the supervisor of the training center.
>>> I wish I
>>>> could say she approved of my getting a dog in January but sadly
>>> she does
>>>> not.  Before I started the training center, I'd talked briefly
>>> with her about
>>>> this topic and she did bring up the importance of commitment.  I
>>> am suppose
>>>> to complete my training and then get my dog.  I feel like this is
>>> a huge
>>>> opportunity, especially since I want a particular type of dog but
>>> I just
>>>> don't know what else to do...  is there a way I can convince her
>>> to let me
>>>> continue training after I get a dog? I did explain the fact that
>>> poodles are
>>>> kind of rare and I'm not sure when the next time I will be
>>> offered one.  Any
>>>> thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for all
>>> your
>>>> support!
>>>> Best, Hannah
>>>
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