[nagdu] questions for GDDI, SEGDI and TSE grads

[Juanita Herrera]

Bibi,
Have you tried looking into guide dogs for the blind? I am not completely certain, but I believe that they do wheelchair training as well. The only reason why I think they do is because when I was in training they had a next your space in case someone with special training would need to join us in class. At the time, I did not ask what the special training required of, but you can ask. Unless you have already.
Juanita & Anise 

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On Nov 23, 2012, at 8:48 AM, "Criminal Justice Major" <orleans24 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi, all,
> My subject line may seem rather odd, but here it goes...
> I was browsing on the net this morning to do research on which guide dog schools do and do not wheelchair guide dog training.
> When I visited GDDI (Guide Dogs of the desert International's) web site and carefully was listening to the application, I did hear manual wheelchair listed, but was curious if that also means a person in a power wheelchair would be able to train with a guide dog there?
> I sent Bob Wendler (not sure of the correct spelling of his last name) an email to see.
> As for SEGDI (Southeastern Guide Dog's) training programs, I did not see wheelchair training listed under special needs.
> Have they stopped doing that type of training?
> When I checked TSE (The Seeing Eye's) web site for special needs guide dog trainin, I didn't come across to much either, despite putting special needs in the search engine.
> I did hear from a friend that is a TSE grad tell me over the phone a long time ago that TSE does the wheelchair guide dog training program, but only offers it to their grads.
> Would it be best that I send an email to these three schools or call them for more information?
> I was given an assignment by my O&M instructor last Friday to do some research on seeing which guide dog schools would do wheelchair training guide dogs upon letting her know what schools I'd be interested in.
> I honestly expressed to her that I feel more comfortable when working with a guide dog as I enjoy the partnership, but also companionship.
> Whatever answers grads may have, feel free to email me privately off list at:
> orleans24 at comcast.net
> to prevent unnecessary high volume on the list.
> I have my O&M lesson later this afternoon at 2:00 PM with my instructor, so figured I'd get to doing more research and giving her information.
> Hope you'alls enjoyed your Thanksgiving yesterday.
> Odie will be resting up before we have to venture to the bowling alley tomorrow.
> Dale will probably attend Men's Bible Study, so no one will be here at home.
> Bibi, husband Dale and son Odie
> the happy spirited bounty labrawolf
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