[NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor

[Vivianna]

I agree Cindy.
after all, we have blind mobility instructors.

Vivianna

> On Aug 6, 2017, at 3:05 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have to wonder why an instructor could not be blind. After all, we have
> blind people training their own dogs who are blind. What would the real
> difference be? I used to feel as you do, Sandra, but I'm not so sure I do
> now. 
> Cindy Lou Ray
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Cc: S L Johnson <SLJohnson25 at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor
> 
> Hello:
> 
> I do think the schools should consider hiring blind people as training
> assistants.  However, a blind person could not be a full instructor.  The
> instructors have to be able to see what is happening with the students and
> dogs.  It would be a question of safety.
> 
> Sandra
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Buddy Brannan via NAGDU
> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2017 3:32 PM
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> Cc: Buddy Brannan
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor
> 
> GDB had a pilot program that they set up to fail once. Otherwise, none of
> the schools would even think about hiring a blind apprentice...they might
> then have to think about graduating one to a full instructor,
> and...well...we just can't have that.
> 
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Mobile (preferred): (814) 431-0962
> Phone: (814) 860-3194
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
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>> On Aug 6, 2017, at 1:27 PM, Haylie Gallacher via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
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>> Anyone know if any of the guide dog schools have ever hired a a blind
>> apprentice instructor?  If so, which ones?  I am thinking about being a
>> guide dog instructor is why I am asking.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Haylieof
>> 
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