[NAGDU] O and m immersion programs

Star Gazer pickrellrebecca at gmail.com
Thu Aug 22 16:48:55 UTC 2019


			B		ecause that's all you do for five
days. 
I think they teach the discovery method where you learn how to use your
environment. 

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From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Cindy Ray via NAGDU
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] O and m immersion programs

Hi, all.
This is by no means a critique of such a program as that at Leader, but how
do you become proficient with a cane in five days? I can sort of see it if
you are going to acquire a guide dog soon, for I've seen people who had not
a clue. But I've also, as I said before, seen people thinking to go there
for mobility training. A particular person was already in a program where
she had been for several months, but she didn't feel she was gaining
anything. How would a five day program such as this really help her, or is
it honestly mainly for folks planning to have a guide dog.
Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


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From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of David via NAGDU
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2019 9:44 AM
To: Amanda Cape via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: David <david at bakerinet.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] O and m immersion programs

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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