[nagdu] blazing trails with tails.

[Star Gazer]

Thank you for explaining this. Are you not encouraged to get directions to a
place and just get your cane or dog and go without being taught a specific
route? 


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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Leye-Shprintse
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] blazing trails with tails.

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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