[Ohio-talk] prep

[meandthedog at oberlin.net]

>Marianne, Are you sure she may be a braille reader. Yes the sight center
isn't where I am
getting help. I have applied to the Ohio rehabilitation offer, and the
woman is an\
independent trainer a wonderful.
She is helping me a furnishing me with house hold gadgets that will help me.
That is what i meant by privileged. We assume some one doesn't need
braille, and not
inquire about her needs.
let try to treat each other with a little respect. Me and MS. P.





 First, an extensive training like those offered at an NFB center is
> the absolute best option.  Why don't you think you need braille?  Can
> you read print at the rate and for the time length sighted people can
> read print?
>
> The training programs at any place like the Cleveland Sight Center are
> designed for people who will live at the facility.  Yes, there are
> possibilities to receive training at home and you should discuss this
> with your counselor, but, at best, you may receive training once a
> week.  In order to be successful as an employee you need good
> independent living skills.  JMO
>
> On 5/5/15, Kelsey Nicolay via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello,
>> I could use some refreshing on daily living skills.  However, I
>> do not think a six to nine month program at an nfb center is the
>> best option since I do not need braille or much computer
>> training.  Therefore, I would consider PREP at the Cleveland
>> Sight Center.  Has anyone gone through their program or know
>> anyone who has that I could exchange information and experiences
>> with? Can the training be done in my home? I accepted a work at
>> home position, so how would this work in terms of getting
>> services authorized? If anyone has gone through Prep, please
>> email me offlist at piano.girl0299 at gmail.com to share your
>> experiences.
>> Thank you,
>> Kelsey Nicolay
>>
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> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
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