[nagdu] blazing trails with tails.

[rhonda cruz]

 hi i understand yourvews on mobility, in your country,

On Aug 1, 2013, at 2:42 PM, Leye-Shprintse Öberg wrote:

> BS"D
> 
> Star Gazer and Tami,
> 
> Generally, the blind in Sweden are taught routes to places there they need to go, to work/shops. Many blind people also have human guides who help them out. I think very few would feel confident to go outside the routes she or he knows. I think it has with the attitude against the blind here, the sighted are in control of our blind skills training and a majority of the blind here are seniors therefore the training is suited to them and not to us young who've other needs then them.
> 
> Our guide dogs are taught routes too, before working with your dog you're recommended to show the dog the route first. This is done with a walk in lead first where you show the dog the lines she or he shall walk. Then you can walk your dog in harness.
> 
> I hope you understand what I'm writing. Sometimes I've problem to describe what I want to say, if something is unclear, please tell me.
> 
> Kind regards,
> Leye-Shprintse
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