[rehab] OandM

[Gene Bourquin DHA]

Dog guide schools are interested in the orientation skills of prospective students.  The input from a NOMC or COMS can help them assess how well a person might handle the responsibilities of orientation for the team.  The schools do not have the time or resources to see an applicant travel extensively, and orientation is one of the crucial components of successful dog guide travel.

Gene 
 
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A Bourquin 
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> From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com
> To: rehab at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:44:57 -0400
> Subject: [rehab] OandM
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> Are OandM instructors trained to give assessments for guide dogs? Why do guide dog schools ask you for the name of your orientation and mobility instructor if they're going to do a juno walk with you any way. RJ
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