[NAGDU] O and m immersion programs

[David]

Hi Amanda,

Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Michigan has a very good 5 day 
program called Advanced Mobility Program (AMP). I had used a white cane 
for 20 years before I applied. While I was a good cane user (I used a 
university mobility training manual), I'm really glad I signed up. Lots 
new to learn. I requested to use vision occluders during part of the 
training and was amazed at the additional clue and cues you can get from 
your other senses. Revisiting things I thought I knew and correcting bad 
habits has been invaluable.

When you're accepted, they and you pick a date. Your transportation 
there is free, room and board (with good food) is free, the facility is 
clean, and the instructors are good.

While I was accepted there for a guide dog the next year, their guide 
dog program was twenty-six days. I would have gone batty with all the 
down time (one instructor to 4 or 5 students). So, I went to the Guide 
Dog Foundation in Smithtown, New York for their two week program, and, I 
have to say, an absolutely brilliant, joyful, and perfect Lab/Golden cross.

It is a nice area of Michigan. I used to lead AYH bicycle trips up in 
this area from Detroit in my early twenties 29 years ago. There was a 
cider mill very close by, so if you are up there this Fall it is a great 
place for a side trip.

*David & Claire Rose in Clearwater, FL*
*david at bakerinet.com*
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On 8/22/2019 5:36 AM, Amanda Cape via NAGDU wrote:
> 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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