[NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process

[Sunshine]

 Dogs are trained to do country work! As long as your dog is worked and that you have destinations, there should not be a problem. I lived in areas where there were not sidewalks and worked guides!

----- Original Message -----
From: John Sanders via NAGDU  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016 10:55 pm
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process

>
>
> Hi,
> 
> I have a question: when the instructer comes out to my home to interview 
> me and does a Juno walk with me, can the school decline my application 
> because of the area that I live in?
> 
> The reason why I ask this is because: in my area where I live, it is 
> just flat road.
> 
> There are no sidewalks to walk on.
> 
> I hope to hear from you soon.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> John Sanders
> 
> 
> 
> On 9/8/2016 1:41 PM, Sunshine via NAGDU wrote:
> > I agree with Tracy! Just relax, be yourself, be honest with the instructor who works with you and do let the person know you had a recent move.
> >
> > If someone can assist you (I know that not everyone can get mobility), it would be good to familiarize yourself somewhat to your environment. As stated mobility is assessed, as well as what might be a suitable match for you. The home interview for re-trains is different than ones done for first-timers. I was never seen when I acquired my first dog; rather a mobility instructor tested me and sent a comprehensive report to the school.
> >
> > You will receive a call from the instructor who will work with you and you can ask questions as to what is expected. When my husband was seen, he and the instructor went for a long walk. That was because my husband enjoys long walks as we do a great deal of walking with our dogs. Smiles!
> >
> > Anyway, just be you.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > To: his'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016 12:34 pm
> > Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process
> >
> >>
> >> I think they want to see how your O&M is in a general way, and what kinds of
> >> conditions your dog would be working in.  And, probably, how much work you
> >> have for a dog to do.  So, you might walk from your home to the bus stop, or
> >> the local convenience store, if there is one.  Or you could ask them to meet
> >> you somewhere, like at your school, and walk around there.
> >> In my experience, it's not a big, long walk, but I'm a dog user from way
> >> back.  They wanted to see that I could cross the street safely, choose a
> >> destination and get there without getting confused or asking for
> >> directions-that kind of thing.  I think we walked over to the bus stop,
> >> which is a couple blocks down, and then back home.  Part of it was assessing
> >> my O&M, and part was looking at what kind of dog would suit me and my
> >> lifestyle best.
> >> So don't get too anxious about it.  And be honest about what you do, so they
> >> find you a good match, though more of that happens once you get to TSE.
> >> Tracy
> >>
> >> Tracy
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andy B. via NAGDU
> >> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 12:42 PM
> >> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> >> Cc: Andy B.
> >> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process
> >>
> >> How much do they assess mobility? I am not too familiar with the area where
> >> I live in the sense of where specific streets are. We live on a 6-lane
> >> highway in the middle of a corporate business district where you can find
> >> some residential side streets, but not many. Most of my travel involves
> >> taking the bus to where I need to go for things like school, the mall, the
> >> store, and so on.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
> >> via NAGDU
> >> Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2016 11:49 AM
> >> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> >> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> >> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
> >> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process
> >>
> >> Hi Andy.
> >> I've been to The Seeing Eye twice, most recently a couple years ago.
> >> After your references are in, Admissions will schedule an instructor visit.
> >> That means someone will come out, walk around your neighborhood with you,
> >> and assess your orientation and mobility.  They may give you a Juno
> >> walk-walk around with you holding the harness handle, to give you a general
> >> feel for how it is working a dog (though humans don't walk like dogs and
> >> it's not the same).
> >> Then, if that goes well, you get a class date.
> >> Feel free to call or email Admissions and ask them anything.  I'm a pest
> >> myself, asking things like when is someone coming out?  When can I get in
> >> class?
> >> If you're flexible about when you can go to class, especially if you're
> >> willing to go on short notice, let them know that.
> >> Good luck!  I've been happy with my Seeing Eye experience.
> >> Tracy
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andy B. via NAGDU
> >> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 11:35 AM
> >> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> >> Cc: Andy B.
> >> Subject: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process
> >>
> >> 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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