[nabs-l] Training centers

[Lillie Pennington]

Hi Sophia, 

I have neither attended an NFB training center nor have a guide dog, but
that does seem rather odd to me that you couldn't use your primary
navigation (in this case your dog) during your training. One thing I would
suggest is contacting the directors of each of the NFB centers. I am not
disputing the information given on this topic, just saying that it sounds
rather odd. 

HTH and best of luck

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From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sofia Gallo via
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Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 9:59 PM
To: Matthew Dierckens
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Training centers

That unfortunately doesn't sound like enough to maintain a working
relationship with a dog.

Are there centers not affiliated with NFB?

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 8, 2014, at 3:21 PM, Matthew Dierckens <matt.dierckens at me.com>
wrote:
> 
> You use an NFB straight cane from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
> You're free to use your dog to go to and from the apartments, and
obviously to relieve the dog.
> 
> Matthew Dierckens
> Macintosh Trainer
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>> On Aug 8, 2014, at 13:55, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>> 
>> Hi
>> 
>> I also have a question about the training center: I really want to go 
>> to one some time soon because it would help me address areas that I 
>> need work in like navigating unfamiliar places and improving 
>> independent living skills. However, I've heard that the centers don't 
>> let us work with guide dogs -- we can only do that in our free time.
>> I've felt a lot safer and more independent with my dog, and I can't 
>> just stop working with her for 9 months, which keeps me from 
>> considering a center even though it would really help me. Does anyone 
>> have any input or does anyone know someone who has gone with a guide 
>> dog?
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Sofia
>> 
>>> On 8/8/14, Candice Chapman via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hi Roanna,
>>> 
>>> You're right. Talking with family and your rehab counselor is 
>>> important, but another important place to start is the NFB center 
>>> you want to attend. The center can be helpful in assisting with issues
you may have with rehab.
>>> 
>>> Best if luck with your research.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> 
>>> Candice Chapman
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 7, 2014, at 8:43 AM, Roanna Bacchus via nabs-l 
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Dear Nabs Members,
>>>> 
>>>> I have a question for all of you.  How would you prepare to attend 
>>>> one of the Nfb training centers? I know that you have to discuss 
>>>> attending one of these facilities with your vocational rehab 
>>>> counselor since they are out of state.  I'm assuming that each of 
>>>> you spoke to your families before planning to attend one of these 
>>>> centers.  I'd like to hear your stories about preparing to attend an
Nfb training center.
>>>> 
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