[Nfb-science] Marching

[Danielle Burton]

Hi Christe. My name is Danielle and I just graduated from high school. I do not have a guide dog but I have been a cadet in JROTC for the last 2 years of my high school and have marched in a couple of parades. It may be easier to go sighted guide and march unless your dog has time to learn how far to stay behind the person in front of you. As far as keeping in step and pace you should be able to hear the cadence and you can hear the sound of everyone's feet hitting the floor. I hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I am still in contact with my JROTC First Sergeant and she may have some suggestion regarding marching with your dog. 

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On Jul 29, 2013, at 4:16 AM, Christine Szostak <szostak.1 at buckeyemail.osu.edu> wrote:

> Hi All,
>  I just recently was offered and chose to accept an assistant professorship position in a small Christian liberal arts university and was told that I will need to march in a number of ceremonies such as convocations...
> 
>  Because I chose, for various reasons not to  attend graduation for my PhD, it has been a really long time since I have had to march in one of these ceremonies, and the last time I did so, I still had a little of my vision.
> 
>  My question is therefore, how do those of you without any vision, and especially those with guide dogs, handle marching? For example, how do you ensure you keep in line and at the correct pace with the procession? Do you use sited guide or your dog? Any suggestions, information, tips, or advice regarding these issues or other issues relating to marching without vision would be sincerely appreciated!
> With very warm regards,
> Christine
> A soon to be Georgian!
> Christine M. Szostak, PhD
> Psychologist, Instructor, and Professional Consultant
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