[nabs-l] NFB Training Center

Mon Mar 15 14:49:53 UTC 2010

To all those interested in going to NFB training centers:

Remember that when you explain to your VR counselors why you want to
go to an NFB center that you provide logical justification for your
desire to go there. You can't just say "LCB, CCB, or Blind INC. is
better." you have to provide reasons why they are better centers and
how those centers can better teach you the skills you need. Darian is
right when he says you should right a justification letter. If your
thoughts are laid out on paper (or e-mail) and are clear then they wil
have a harder time denying you. Also, do as muchh research on your
state center and the NFB center of your choice as possible. Another
helpful thing to do would be to read the VR handbook of rights and
regulations. I don't know what the proper title for it is but I am
sure that there should be one for every state. Remember that if you
present yourself as an active and knowledgeable consumer then you will
be taken more seriously.

I hope this helps!
Domonique

On 3/15/10, David <davidb521 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi.
> I am currently attending LCB. Beth, your family should not have to pay for
> training at CCB out of there pocket. You could always try doing what I did,
> by going to a hearing if all of the other VR officials deny your request.
> What state are you in?
> David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Beth
> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 12:40 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NFB Training Center
>
> I am actually trying to go to the CCB in Colorado, but the Division of
> Blind Services is attempting to deny me.  ALso, I have a family that
> claims they can't afford it.  So I would love all the help I can get.
> Beth
>
> On 3/14/10, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>> And David is a great example of how to get  things done in  this
> situation.
>>
>>  David,  are you at LCB currently?
>>
>>
>> On 3/14/10, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> all, Cindy was    absolutely correct; there are a couple of articles
>>> in the 2010 student slate  (see atatchment) that  might prove helpful
>>> here.
>>>  I encourage you to  take a moment and check out the slate, it
>>> certainly is  very imformitive and the  cast of many that help to  put
>>>   it together for us have done a great job on this one!
>>>  Best,
>>>   Darian
>>>
>>> On 3/14/10, David <davidb521 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>> I had something similar happen to me in Mississippi very recently. I had
>>>> to
>>>> go all the way to a hearing in order for me to go to the Louisiana
> Center
>>>> for the Blind. The state didn't want to pay for out-of-state training
>>>> because they felt that there training center in Tupelo was equivalent.
>>>> You
>>>> should get your councilor's response in writing so that it is official
>>>> that
>>>> your councilor is taking this stance. Also, you should justify why you
>>>> should go to an NFB training center rather than the in-state facility,
>>>> but
>>>> this should be relatively simple to do. If your councilor refuses,
> appeal
>>>> to
>>>> the regional supervisor, then the director of Blind Services in your
>>>> state.
>>>> If all fails, go to a procedural hearing, and present your case.
> Remember
>>>> that it is your legal right under informed choice to attend an NFB
>>>> training
>>>> center, and these agencies sometimes aren't concerned for there clients,
>>>> but
>>>> rather with themselves, as is the case with Mississippi. Feel free to
>>>> contact me off-list if you have further questions.
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message--
>>>> ---
>>>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf
>>>> Of cmcerteza at aol.com
>>>> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 5:38 PM
>>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: [nabs-l] NFB Training Center
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hello there, my name is Casandra from Illinois. I'm new to the list and
> I
>>>> would like to ask a question. I plan to attend an NFB training center
> but
>>>> my
>>>> counselor from the Division of Rehabilitation Services does not want
>>>> sponsor
>>>> me. If there's anyone here with a similar situation in previous years,
>>>> how
>>>> did you manage to go to the NFB training centers? I would really
>>>> appreciate
>>>> your comments and suggestions. E mail me if you need more iformation to
>>>> answer my question.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
>>> --
>>> Darian Smith
>>> Skype: The_Blind_Truth
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>>> The National Federation of the Blind has launched a nationwide teacher
>>> recruitment campaign to help attract energetic and passionate
>>> individuals into the field of blindness education, and we need your
>>> help!   To Get Involved  go to:
>>> www.TeachBlindStudents.org
>>>
>>
>>
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