[NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process

[Rachel Grider]

Hello, Andy:

I just got my first dog from the Eye. I am so excited for you!

I agree with everything that was said. The only thing I can add is
don't be afraid to ask questions. I am sure that my most defining
characteristic to my instructors at TSE was that I was constantly
asking questions. Also, if you don't hear from Admissions about the
home interview fairly soon, I would definitely send them an email. I
waited about a month after sending in my materials and didn't hear
anything, so I finally sent an email to Pauline just for some
reassurance that I wasn't forgotten; I was on a fairly strict time
frame of when I could take three-and-a-half weeks off to go to
training, and I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to get into class
during that period and would have to wait another year to get a dog.
When I explained my situation to them, they were very obliging and got
my interview scheduled, and I got into the class that was best for me.

Good luck!

Rachel and Demi

On 9/8/16, Caitlyn Furness via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi,
> Next, they will schedule a home interview.  This is where an instructor
> comes out to visit you and see your living area, yourneighborhood, etc.
> they will also probably takeyou for a Juno walk, where you hold onto the
> empty harness and give directions to the “dog”.  this is so they can see
> your reaction time, how fast you walk, your balance, etc.  After the home
> interview, your application will be looked at by the admissions committee.
> If you get in, then you wait for a class date.
>
> Long process!  Good luck!
> Cait
>
>> On Sep 8, 2016, at 11:35 AM, Andy B. via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi,
>>
>>
>>
>> I applied for a Seeing Eye dog. Does anyone have any experience with the
>> application process? All of my references have been accounted for. What is
>> next?
>>
>>
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