[rehab] question for the list

[Dick Davis]

Jane,
I don't know of anyone who collects such data; maybe Dr. Bell?  At BLIND,
Inc., we require new hires to go through three months of training.  I am
sure the same is the case in Louisiana and Colorado.  New Mexico requires
either two or three months. Nebraska is either three or six months, I
forget.  Iowa has training too.   I am sure BISM has a similar
requirement.  Hawaii does for sure.  It seems like those centers that have
such a requirement also do the best work.  That is kind of a no brainer,
because staff immersion training provides a knowledge base, an attitude
base, and a confidence base, all of which a person needs to work
effectively with blind people.  As far as I can tell, blindness
rehabilitation is the only field that questions such fundamental career
preparation, and it shows in the kind of services (or lack thereof) that
blind people get.  If you can't walk the walk, you won't be able to talk
the talk, at least not convincingly.
Dick Davis

-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lansaw,Jane
(DARS)
Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 1:09 PM
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Subject: [rehab] question for the list

Hi folks,

I'm looking for some data because I'm curious.  I know a lot of training
centers immerse staff in non-visual training for a time when they are
newly hired.  I know why I think this is a good idea but I'd like to hear
from others.  Why is this a good idea?  Is there any data out there to
support the fact?

Thank you,

Jane Lansaw


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