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[The Pawpower Pack]

Danielle, 
I'm not Marsha, but I can tell you how I do it.  
I have taught my dog to walk to the left of my SSP or terp so they can sign into my right hand while my left holds on to the harness.  
In really crowded situations, I will go sighted guide but instead of taking the elbow, I rest my hand on theirs so we can communicate, and if I have to go behind them, like in a line, I will rest my hand on their back so I can quickly move it back to their hand.  If we are shopping, I hold on to the cart and let Soleil walk beside me. 

 Rox and the kitchen Bitches: 
Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
Pawpower4me at gmail.com
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> On Jun 26, 2015, at 8:27 AM, Danielle Burton via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Marsha, 
> I'm curious as to how you work your dog with an SSP and or an interpeter. I've only used an SSP at deafblind events I usually heel my dog for part of it. You can answer here or offlist if you like.  
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jun 15, 2015, at 11:33 PM, Jennifer Woods via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi Everyone,
>> 
>> I am wondering if you can suggest Career options?
>> I am Deaf-Blind with some residual hearing but no useable vision other than light perception.
>> I am working with my CA Department of Rehabilitation Office. I live in Southern CA.
>> Due to circumstances I am not able to move out of the area where I am living now.
>> I am still in the process of obtaining my degree. 
>> I want to work in an advocacy or support role. A role where I am helping people and making a difference. I had so many professionals make a difference in my lifer and advocate for me, I want to be able to give back and do the same for other people Especially kids or older people who  possibly can’t advocate for themselves.
>> Previously I wanted to work with Deaf kids, but after recently loosing the remainder of my vision that is no longer an option, therefore I am trying to explore other options.
>> 
>> I was thinking perhaps a case worker with Deaf-Blind, however the area that I live in does not have a very large Deaf-Blind Community.
>> Perhaps a teacher of the Visually Impaired, but there are no programs near me, I am a more successful learner when I take actual classes on campus rather than online classes,
>> I also had the thought of working as a Disability Specialist. I am having trouble finding any helpful information about that,
>> 
>> Any Suggestions would be appreciated.
>> Thank you.
>> Sincerely,
>> Jennifer
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