[rehab] OandM

[RJ Sandefur]

Their arn't any Nomc's in Florida. Is it that rehabilitation professionals 
are more comfortible with Coms? RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Bourquin DHA" <oandmhk at msn.com>
To: <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 3:11 PM
Subject: Re: [rehab] OandM


>
> 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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>> From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com
>> To: rehab at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:44:57 -0400
>> Subject: [rehab] OandM
>>
>> 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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