[Ohio-talk] prep program

[Cheryl Fields]

Hi, I would recommend that you follow through with your thoughts about the
program. Contact the instructor and schedule a visit. This will be your best
and most accurate source of information. Each consumer has her or his own
specific program, based on lots of factors. So, it will be beneficial for
you to check things out for yourself and determine what's best for you and
your situation. This will also be helpful when speaking with your ood
counselor. You will know what is available, how he can assist you, and what
to expect. Keep everyone involved honest. Let me know when you are in
Cleveland and let's have lunch together. Good Luck! Cheryl Fields  

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kelsey
Nicolay via Ohio-talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 8:58 AM
To: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Ohio-talk] prep program

Hello,
Sorry for the frequent posts, but at my last meeting with my ood counselor,
he suggested at some point that I acquire some additional kitchen skills.  I
know the Sight Center has the P.R.E.P.  program, but I don't know too much
about it.  There was a youtube video posted on it and the clients in the
video praised it, so it must be good.  All I know about the program is that
they teach you how to cook, but I'm sure they probably include other things
too.  I had a friend from my city learn how to cook at csc (she's a few
years younger than me), but they did not put her in the apartments.
Instead, she only went there two days a week.  I've heard that for P.R.E.P.,
they keep the client in their apartments for a certain amount of time.  Does
anyone know if I choose to do P.R.E.P.  will I be put in the apartments or
will I be able to go home every day like my friend did? Also, has anyone
gone through the program, either you or a close friend of yours? What did
you think of it? I know one of the rehabilitation teachers from the teen
program I attended in 2007.  I know my counselor must authorize P.R.E.P.,
but is it worth sending an email to the teacher I know asking her about the
program and possibly setting up a no obligation tour of the program so I can
see what it's like? Finally, if I participate in the program, would they be
able to make it so that I could train for the call center at the same time
or would I first need to complete Prep before training can begin? I look
forward to any responses to this question as I'd like as much information as
possible before making a decision.
Thank you,
Kelsey Nicolay

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