[NAGDU] Leader Dog mobility programs

[Sheila]

you got that right. our two played a lot of creepy crawl hoping not to 
get caught. amazing how good at that they are.

On 2/10/2021 9:41 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU wrote:
> I attended a webinar Monday about Leader Dog's mobility programs, and how
> they incorporate the Victor Trek.  Very interesting.
>
> They have 4 flavors of one-week cane programs:  pretty much no experience; I
> need a brush-up; guide dog readiness, and dealing with complex situations.
>
> "I need a brush-up" is for people who know how to use a cane, but haven't
> used one in quite a while, or whose vision has changed significantly.
>
> Guide dog readiness is working on mobility so you can be ready to get a
> guide dog.
>
> Complex situations is for people who travel quite a bit, for instance, and
> frequently have to work in unfamiliar areas and figure out complicated
> intersections.
>
> All of the programs are one-on-one, and are free, even the airfare to
> Detroit.  And you don't have to intend to get a Leader dog.  Seems like a
> great deal.
>
> They also talked about their camp for 16- and 17-year-olds.  Kids sharpen
> their mobility skills and learn how to use GPS effectively by running about
> doing all kinds of things.  Kids who want to even get a Leader dog for a
> day.  They work with the dog, and also bring it to a meal and do all the
> care for it, so they get a real idea what it's like.  Remembering the first
> meal I went to with Krokus at TSE, I'm not sure that's such a great idea!
> "Down!" "Stop playing with Miles under there"  "Stop looking for crumbs!"
> "Rest, you fathead!"
>
> But I sure wish there would have been such a thing when I was that age.
> Sounds like a blast.
>
> Anyway, just thought I'd share.
>
> Tracy
>
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