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[Cindy Ray]

I dunno, Viviana, it seems to me that Barb is reflecting a lot on the validity of her getting a dog. I believe she knows why the school said she was not qualified, and I believe that she is asking herself a lot of questions.

Cindy

On Jul 16, 2014, at 1:20 PM, Vivianna via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> i hate to be the nay-sayer yet again but, has anyone thought that, perhaps the school was right?
> i do, however, think that they should tell a person why that have not been accepted.
> 
> dogs are not the best option for everyone.
> 
> have you thought of using a cane to tell you when there is a step, or at night?
> most schools want you to be able to show them that you have good orientation and mobility skills.
> you sound like a nice woman, i’m sure you can find people to talk to without a dog.  smile.
> 
> vivianna
> 
> On Jul 16, 2014, at 12:49 PM, Barb breuer via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> I have been doing a lot of thinking sence  I started looking into getting I guide dog.  Like do I need one, will it be a help to me, or can I get around well enough on my own.  Plus do I have to much vision to qualify.  
>> I have a good amount of vision for a blind person.  My mother went to a school for the blind, and didn't want her kids to go to one.  She wanted us to learn to use the sight we had.  
>> So now I feel like, I can do these things, cross the street, walk without a cane, find my way.  
>> I have had people I know ask why do you need a guide dog?  My answer is because the dog would help me at night when I don't see so good, and in the bright sun, plus I have thick glasses and I have little side vision.  I get a long well at work, but I clean locker rooms for a living and fold towels.  Not a lot of need for dog.  
>> 
>> I don't like going places that I haven't been so much because I do think about, will there be a step or something I don't see.  I walk slower because of it and when I am with people I walk a step behind and watch where they step.  
>> So I feel like a dog would make my life easier, and having a companion with me would be nice.  
>> I Am in my 50's and do think about how walking a dog,  people think twice before they want to jump you.  But having a dog is a good way to  meet new friends.  
>> Sorry for it being so long, I just have a lot on my mind. 
>> Barb
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