[NAGDU] student eligibility

[Margo Downey]

Seeing Eye now has the flex program. I assume they still have it. Maybe someone who has used the program can comment further. I think it's one trip a day.

Margo and Tami

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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray via NAGDU
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 12:38 PM
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] student eligibility

The Seeing Eye take students below the age of 75 unless they are  alumni. At least that’s what the website says. They do emphasize that you have to be able to keep up in the class, and they’d like it if you were doing enough to get out daily with the dog. They want to make sure your health will allow you to withstand the rigors of class and beyond.
Cindy Lou Ray
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> On Mar 18, 2024, at 11:10 AM, Vanessa Lowery via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Actually, in every class that I've been in, there's been at least one or two older first time students, and that dates back to 1982. So as long as the person has been able to demonstrate that he or she was in good health, The Seeing Eye did not deny The applicant.
> Vanessa and the zoo  
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>> On Mar 13, 2024, at 10:39 AM, Richard via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi;
>> 
>> I have noticed that the first question that many schools ask is are you
>> working.  As the bulk of the blind population ages I would hope that schools
>> would adjust their program to accommodate older students who may not be
>> working but are still active.
>> 
>> Richard
>> 
>> 
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