[NAGDU] GDB/Leader Dogs O&M programs

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I did the O&M training for a week at Leader Dog while I was between dogs.
We worked on street crossings, and maneuvering in places where there was a
lot of foot traffic as well as vehicular traffic.
We also worked on evaluating different kinds of traffic patterns.  I really
gained a lot of confidence with my cane, which in turn helped me when I
trained with my current dog.
They will pretty much take a person and start where they are, and work on
whatever they want/need to work on.  You work with the same instructor all
week.

Kind regards,
Susan & Topher


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From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 7:47 AM
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] GDB/Leader Dogs O&M programs

Hi Deanna.
I see you just answered the question I sent, but I'll ask another.  What
kinds of things did you work on? 
I showed my husband how to use a cane many years ago, and he goes all over,
but now that his vision has gotten a lot worse he's having some problems
with orientation.  I think he could benefit from some professional training,
though I can't convince him yet.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis via NAGDU
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2023 6:17 PM
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Cc: Deanna Lewis <deannakay03 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] GDB/Leader Dogs O&M programs

Hi Madison,
I attended the Guide Dogs for the Blind O&M Immersion Program in September
2022. It was a great experience and helped me a lot with my cane skills, and
strengthened other mobility skills that would help me become a better guide
dog user as well. I was in the one-week program and stayed at the dorms in
San Rafael, California. I know they just started offering the OMI
(Orientation and Mobility Immersion) Program as a two-week on campus program
now, which is great! I was still working my second guide dog, Mambo at the
time, but he was nearing his retirement. During the training, Mambo stayed
with his puppy raiser who lived within driving distance from campus. If he
didn't stay at home, or with his puppy raiser, he was welcome to stay with
me in the dorms and spend time during my training with staff members.
Overall, the program was great and very beneficial. Please write me off-list
if you have any specific questions or anything.
Deanna and Martin (my newest guide dog)

On 10/22/23, Madison Martin via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I recently heard of both of them and while I haven't decided if I'd 
> attend either of them I was just wondering if anyone on here has 
> attended either of them and if so what was your experience like/what 
> can you tell me about them in general? I know I could look at the 
> websites which I'll do but I always enjoy hearing first-hand 
> experiences/thoughts so I look forward to reading whatever anyone 
> shares! Thanks Madison
>
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