[nagdu] GDB Evaluation Today

Wed Jun 4 15:33:41 UTC 2014

And to note, I think they’re just looking to make sure you are safe while crossing. On one of my crossings, I veered a good bit, but I was still safe, and I corrected my route once I got to the other side of the street. As long as you can get to your destination safely, you should be fine.
On Jun 4, 2014, at 11:29 AM, Dan Weiner via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> All right, here I suspect what I am going to say is going to fly in the face
> of what we might call the accepted wisdom.
> The fact is your street crossings will be better with the right dog then
> with your cane.
> 
> If I thought I were the bee's knees with a cane I might never have applied
> for a dog, though of course I love dogs and will always do so with or
> without a guide dog
> .
> I veer when crossing probably due to my hearing situation and my crossings
> are damned good with a dog.
> 
> 
> So, I've never been that much of a believer in how the schools test you
> because every time I had a juno test with a school they commented on my
> street crossings and I told them what I'm telling you now.
> 
> I think just be honest with them if they ask what you think about your
> crossings, and yes, as Brandon said, practice before hand, it won't hurt, if
> you're rusty you'll be nervous when you're put on the spot to do your walk
> with the instructor,
> 
> I wish you all the best and be in touch any time.
> 
> Dan the man, Parker the pup
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brandon A.
> Olivares via nagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 11:24 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] GDB Evaluation Today
> 
> Have you had mobility training, or can you get it? If you've had it and
> you're just out of practice, then I recommend practicing as much as you can.
> It's not that hard once you get it. I practiced my route a bunch of times
> before they came. If not then you should get some mobility training.
> On Jun 4, 2014, at 11:19 AM, via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> Okay, I want to apply for a guide dog but don't have good street crossing
> skills.
>> 
>> Amanda
>> 
>>> On Jun 4, 2014, at 10:59 AM, "Brandon A. Olivares via nagdu"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Amanda,
>>> 
>>> The evaluation went very well. He came and spoke to Christine and me for
> a bit over an hour about everything that was involved. Then I did my route,
> which was about a half mile. That went very well. Then on the way back from
> there we did the Juno walk. I just loved it. We went so fast and it was
> comfortable. I got the hang of it before we got home. He did the same thing
> with Christine afterwards obviously. That's really all it was.
>>> 
>>> And I'm not sure what you mean about mobility. I've been trained in it
> for years. I got a bit of a refresher since we just moved to this area last
> year, but I've had the technique of it for a long time. I was nervous about
> the mobility, but he said I did very well with everything.
>>> 
>>> Brandon
>>>> On Jun 4, 2014, at 9:24 AM, Amanda Cape via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Brandon,
>>>> That is great. What was the evaluation like and how did you receive 
>>>> adequate O and M training prior to it?
>>>> Amanda
>>>>> On 6/3/14, Darla J. Rogers via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Very good news for both of you!!!!!
>>>>> Darla & Hardworking Huck
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brandon A.
>>>>> Olivares via nagdu
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 4:33 PM
>>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] GDB Evaluation Today
>>>>> 
>>>>> Our evaluation is done. It went great. He said he'd recommend both 
>>>>> of us to be accepted. :D On Jun 3, 2014, at 12:17 PM, Matthew 
>>>>> Dierckens via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Good luck Brandon
>>>>>> Matthew Dierckens
>>>>>> Macintosh Trainer
>>>>>> Blind Access Training
>>>>>> www.blindaccesstraining.com
>>>>>> 1-877-774-7670 ext. 4
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Jun 3, 2014, at 10:51 AM, Brandon A. Olivares via nagdu
>>>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> GDB is coming out today to evaluate my wife and me. We're both 
>>>>>>> very excited. I'll update this later with how it goes. :)
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Brandon
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