[nabs-l] Preparing for The Nfb Training Centers

[Candice Chapman]

Hi Sofia, 

I attended BLIND, Inc., one of the NFB training centers. It is true that you cannot use your guide dog during the day. Before 8 and after 4:30, on the weekends; any time other than class time you can use your dog. I've known people who still got a lot out of training, even though they couldn't use their dogs. I would encourage you to talk to someone who has gone through one of the training programs, who has had a guide dog prior to their training. I don't think all the stories that you find will be negative. There was a person who went through training with me 
who had a really positive experience. She said that she was a better dog user because of the cane skills that she had gained.

If you want, I can try and connect the two of you so that you can talk to her about her experience.

Take care, 

Candice Chapman


Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 8, 2014, at 12:55 PM, Sofia Gallo <sofiagallo13 at gmail.com> 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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