[nagdu] The Process of Getting a Guide

Fri May 18 02:32:02 UTC 2012

The only resource we have is a social worker for the blind. I'll check with 
her. There was somebody they called in from another city for someone getting 
a job and it seemed that was the only way they got them. I am in a rural 
very small town area. But, if worse comes to worse, I'll apply to Leader Dog 
for the Accellerated Mobility Program first. I won't be deterred. I have 
been known to be stubborn in a positive way (smile).

Good luck to you in your quest for a new guide dog. This is so exciting 
isn't it.

Greg

-----Original Message----- 
From: d m gina
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:14 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [nagdu] The Process of Getting a Guide

Hi there,
Many times an instructor will come and work with you if you are getting a 
dog.
So they can give what kind of reccomendation they need to give to a school.
We have a lady in town here, who I don't work with all of the time,
where if I need help though she will come and work with me around my area.
Could you call a rehab center, or the federation in your town who could
share with you who the mobility instructors are?
I am pleased you know the cane enough that you are getting out.
I would be lost if I couldn't get out.
In the snow it is harder for me, where I take advantage of it the rest
of the year.
Feeling the breeze on my face while traveling is a thrill for me.
Now if the wind is strong, it can almost blow me over,
I thought that was popeye.
giggle Blow me over,
Smile.
Wishing you the best, and I know in the end you will get a sweet dog
that will be pleased to walk with you.
I am waiting for the same to happen to me as well.
Original message:
> Thank you for this insight. I have learned a lot from talking with several
> of you and learned that for me it is important to apply to more than just
> one school. All have benefits and disadvantages and you all have helped me
> see that. I am now a wiser consumer! And, there's no guarantee that I'll
> succeed with one of the other schools. I was told I Had to have a mobility
> and orientation referral form. Well, having had mobility in the 1970's, it
> isn't going to happen (smile). I forgot who the woman was. So, that school
> may feel I am not a good candidate for them

> I know now lots of questions I want to ask and will make wiser decisions.

> I look forward to continuing to talk with those of you who contacted me
> about this topic.

> Greg
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lea williams
> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:00 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] The Process of Getting a Guide

> Gregg. I applied for South eastren in August and did not hear from
> them until January. I also applied to guiding eyes in October and had
> my Juno walk three weeks later and I asked to go to the June class
> since a friend and I are going together. But I could have gotten in
> April or May.

> If you know you want to go to south eastren then I would suggest
> staying on top of them. Make sure you call all the time because if you
> don't, they could let things go slower than they would if you kept on
> top of them. If you are willing to try a different school then go
> ahead and pply. You might find out you would rather go to a different
> school and it would be a shorter wait.

> It is up  to you and I have seen great dogs from many different
> schools. So choose which school fits your needs.

> On 5/16/12, Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net> wrote:
>> Hi Greg.
>> I tend to agree with you that applying to more than one school is a waste
>> of effort, if you feel you've found the place that best suits your needs.
>> I think waiting times vary a lot.  Guide Dogs can get people in within 
>> 6-8
>> weeks, I think because they have 2 schools, and they have shorter 
>> training
>> periods.  The Seeing Eye takes a few months, usually.  Also, at this time
>> of year, priority is given to students and teachers, who are free during
>> the summer.  So, if you're a student or teacher, you could expect a quick
>> response now, and, if not, you could expect to wait until the fall.
>> But getting someone out for the home interview is not the same as finding
>> a slot for you in class.  I'd think they could do that pretty quickly. 
>> If
>> they can't, I'd be a bit concerned about how fast they could get someone
>> out to help me, if I were having serious problems after training.
>> So, if you haven't asked them yet, you could ask how long it will take to
>> schedule your home interview.
>> Good luck, and welcome to the list!
>> Tracy

>>> Robert,

>>> Thanks for the reply. I guess I was asking what is typical. I did ask
>>> Southeastern and they were very understanding of that and responded six
>>> months to a year or sooner or longer. While I understand the process,
>>> that
>>> is a wide range (grin). I have been told by two people that I should
>>> really
>>> be applying to more than one school which to me seems like a waste 
>>> unless
>>> that is an unusually long period to wait. And, it does make it hard to
>>> plan
>>> to do things that require planning ahead.

>>> Thank you for the suggestions of questions to ask the trainer.

>>> The school did tell me that it usually takes two months or more to get
>>> all
>>> the forms back in to them. I did that in three weeks and they were
>>> amazed.

>>> Just in that stage of excitement, doubt, questioning, and all that I'm
>>> sure
>>> all prospective students go through. This is a huge step for me.

>>> Greg

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Robert Hooper
>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:57 AM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] The Process of Getting a Guide

>>> Hello Greg:

>>> Most of these questions could be directed at Southeastern, as I'm sure 
>>> it
>>> varies from school to school. There are many factors, including time of
>>> the
>>> year, availability of trainers to your area, etc. Just to give you a 
>>> time
>>> frame, I applied to The Seeing Eye in mid-May, and was in class by
>>> mid-July
>>> of last year. Of course, this is on the short end of things and I am
>>> still
>>> surprised at how quickly things managed to go. Does Southeastern say
>>> anything about this on their website? The best advice I can give is if
>>> you
>>> are unsure of something specific to the school (such as various time
>>> frames
>>> such as the one about which you are inquiring), contact the school and
>>> ask.
>>> As far as anything else you could be doing, I would think of some
>>> questions
>>> you want to ask the trainer who visits you. Questions about training,
>>> dogs,
>>> the program, how long it might take to get you in class, any breed
>>> preferences you may have, and so on. Other than that, you should be
>>> alright.
>>> I hope this helps a bit.
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Robert Hooper
>>> Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu
>>> The Ohio State University
>>> 0653 Buckeye-Cuyahoga CT
>>> 653 Cuyahoga Court
>>> Columbus, Ohio 43210
>>> (740) 856-8195

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of NCBootman
>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:47 AM
>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [nagdu] The Process of Getting a Guide

>>> Hello Everyone. I am Greg in North Carolina. I have applied to
>>> Southeastern
>>> and all of my documentation was received on May 2. I understand the next
>>> step is for the trainer to do a home visit and match a dog after that.
>>> How
>>> long does it usually take for a trainer to do a home visit after all the
>>> paperwork is in and what is an average time till I might be in a class?
>>> Do
>>> I
>>> need to be doing anything else?

>>> Greg
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