[NAGDU] O and m immersion programs

[Buddy Brannan]

Yes, anyone can take the class at Leader. I’m also not sure of the duration. Pilot has a similar offering. Both Leader and Pilot don’t have any sort of requirement that you go to their school to get a guide dog in order to attend their O&M programs. 


Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Email: buddy at brannan.name
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> On Aug 22, 2019, at 9:33 AM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> Someone said that the Leader Program lasts for a week. I thought it was
> longer than that, like three weeks. Do they have different periods? It is my
> understanding that they do the class for folks even if they aren't getting a
> guide dog? I can't remember where I heard that.
> Cindy Lou Ray, Moderator
> cindyray at gmail.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sarah Calhoun via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2019 8:24 AM
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> Cc: Sarah Calhoun <sc-tico at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] O and m immersion programs
> 
> Leader Dogs has offered their O & M training for many years to anyone,
> regardless of the guide dog school of your choice. 
> 
> I know several people who have had 2, 3 or more guide dogs who have taken
> the class at Leader prior to being partnered with a successor guide dog.
> They have found it very beneficial and learned a great deal.
> 
> I have been accepted to attend Leader Dogs O & M class this October 2019. My
> current guide dog is getting close to retirement. I feel I can benefit and
> sharpen my Orientation and mobility skills by attending the class. In
> addition, I can work on polishing my skills as I take the next year to
> retire my current guide.  Like many, after working with a guide dog for
> several years, my cane skills have suffered and are in need of work!
> 
> In my opinion, any IGDF and/or ADI accredited guide dog school who offer
> orientation and mobility class, would be excellent to attend.
> 
> Take care,
> Sarah
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amanda Cape via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2019 7:04 AM
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> Cc: cape.amanda at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] O and m immersion programs
> 
> Better than the ones offered by GDB partner organizations?
> 
> Amanda
> 
>> On Aug 22, 2019, at 7:18 AM, Star Gazer via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> 
>>               I'd give Leader Dogs a call, I have heard their program 
>> is excellent.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amanda Cape via 
>> NAGDU
>> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:36 AM
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: cape.amanda at gmail.com
>> Subject: [NAGDU] O and m immersion programs
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> I just discovered that o and m immersion programs exist for people who 
>> want to get a guide dog and improve their o and m skills. Has anyone 
>> completed one of these programs? If so, which one and what was your
> experience?
>> Thanks,e
>> 
>> Amanda
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