[NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor

[Jody ianuzzi]

I think there is a certain amount of driving required for the trainers at the school

JODY

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> On Aug 6, 2017, at 5:07 PM, The Pawpower Pack via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I am deafblind and have trained other people to work with their guide dogs. Everyone lived. *grin*
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>> On Aug 6, 2017, at 1:05 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 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-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L Johnson via
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>> Cc: S L Johnson <SLJohnson25 at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor
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>> 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
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> 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
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>> 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> 
>>> wrote:
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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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