[Social-sciences-list] Marching

[RuthClaire Weintraub]

Perfect answer, Paul. Thank you.

Claire

On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 7:51 AM, Gabias, Paul <paul.gabias at ubc.ca> wrote:

> Hi Christine,****
>
> ** **
>
> First, congratulations on your job.  Is it a tenure track position?  ****
>
> You can hand the leash to the person in front of you.  Then, you use the
> dog, as you normally would, and give the follow command.  If your dog knows
> that command anyway, the leash in the hand of the person in front of you
> just ensures proper distance and line formation.  Practice this with people
> beforehand, so that when the time comes, the dog knows exactly what to do.
> ****
>
> With the cane, you simply put your hand on the person’s shoulder in front
> of you, and walk being them.  So, nothing to it!****
>
> ** **
>
> All The Best****
>
> ** **
>
> Paul Gabias****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* Social-sciences-list [mailto:
> social-sciences-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] *On Behalf Of *Christine Szostak
> *Sent:* Monday, July 29, 2013 1:16 AM
> *To:* NFB Science and Engineering Division List;
> social-sciences-list at nfbnet.org
> *Subject:* [Social-sciences-list] Marching****
>
> ** **
>
> Hi All,****
>
>   I just recently was offered and chose to accept an assistant
> professorship position in a small Christian liberal arts university and was
> told that I will need to march in a number of ceremonies such as
> convocations...****
>
>  ****
>
>   Because I chose, for various reasons not to  attend graduation for my
> PhD, it has been a really long time since I have had to march in one of
> these ceremonies, and the last time I did so, I still had a little of my
> vision.****
>
>  ****
>
>   My question is therefore, how do those of you without any vision, and
> especially those with guide dogs, handle marching? For example, how do you
> ensure you keep in line and at the correct pace with the procession? Do you
> use sited guide or your dog? Any suggestions, information, tips, or advice
> regarding these issues or other issues relating to marching without vision
> would be sincerely appreciated!****
>
> With very warm regards,****
>
> Christine****
>
> A soon to be Georgian!****
>
> Christine M. Szostak, PhD
> Psychologist, Instructor, and Professional Consultant
> http://findingthevision.wikidot.com
> http://researchconsulting.wikidot.com****
>
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