[NAGDU] applying for a guide dog

[mike at michaelhingson.com]

I will add in some thoughts.

Madison, first of all o&M instructors are not necessarily knowledgeable
about guide dogs including a user's pace. I urge you to contact GDF and
start the application process to see if, as Cindy asked, they come out to
interview and observe you. Also, applying gives you an opportunity to
interview the school. It is a two-way process.

I also urge you to apply to more than one school, especially since you have
not used a guide dog before. Gaining a broader perspective is important.
After hearing from several schools you may find you like something about
another school more than GDF. I am not trying to discourage you from going
to GDF. I am, however, urging you tolearn more about several schools
including their views on your travel skills. 


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

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Madison, do you understand the O&M concepts though? I've seen people really
just start walking faster with a guide dog. I wonder if, when you apply to
GDF, they come out to see you or if they just request a video.
Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


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Cc: Madison Martin <maddymartin at mymts.net>
Subject: [NAGDU] applying for a guide dog

Hi all,
I just wanted to clearify something. I'm not actually currently applying to
GDF because I have to work more on my O&M before I can apply. That's what my
O&M instructor told me. I need to work mainly on my confidence and my pace,
I'm a slow walker (except when I'm walking sighted guide). My instructor
told me that my slow pace won't work with a guide dog. However, when my
instructor tells me that I'm ready (and once I have 3 routes) then I'm
deffenetly applying to GDF. I just thought that I should clearify things, in
case anyone thought that I am actually currently going through GDFs
application process. 
Madison


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