[NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor

[halogirl817 at gmail.com]

I totally agree with this message.

 

----- Original Message -----
From: S L Johnson via NAGDU  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, August 6, 2017 3:03 pm
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
> 
> 
> 
> > On Aug 6, 2017, at 1:27 PM, Haylie Gallacher via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
> > wrote:
> >
> > 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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