[nabs-l] Training centers

RJ Sandefur joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com
Sun Aug 10 17:31:51 UTC 2014 

Ashley, unless you personally have been there, I do not think it wise to 
speak on their living conditions. RJ
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From: "Sofia via nabs-l" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
To: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>; "Candice Chapman via 
nabs-l" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Training centers


> Ashley, do you know anything about their personal adjustment program? Good 
> to know about the living conditions.
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> yes, I've definitely heard of WSB. I don't recommend it. everyone says the
> building they have is old and needs better ventalation. besides, they
> probably have patronizing attitudes.
> They have job training programs such as the IRS program and desktop
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> I've heard many of the training for jobs isn't bad.
> The class building is better than the dorms.
> But, still I wouldn't go there because the living conditions suck.
> Ashley
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> From: Sofia via nabs-l
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> To: Matthew Dierckens ; Candice Chapman via nabs-l ; RJ Sandefur
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> Has anyone ever heard of this center? World Services for the Blind Life
> skills program
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> From: Candice Chapman via nabs-l
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> The training center I atteded back in 1999, was not the best in the world,
> but they did require us to take a class on social skills, and it helped me 
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> greate deal! RJ
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> From: "Matthew Dierckens via nabs-l" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Sofia Gallo" <sofiagallo13 at gmail.com>; "National Association of Blind
> Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 11:08 AM
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>> And that's what you will learn at these training centers, you're there 
>> for
>> 6 to 9 months. I would talk to each director of the centers.
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>>> On Aug 9, 2014, at 11:00, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
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>>> Ok, but I'm not looking for social skills trainimg. I need to improve on
>>> things like cooking, navigating unfamiliar areas, and things like that. 
>>> A
>>> center, even if it's not an NFB center would be very helpful.
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>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>> On Aug 9, 2014, at 10:39 AM, RJ Sandefur via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
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>>>> My belief is that you can attend a training center, and still be as
>>>> uneducated in blindness skills as before you attended. If I'm an
>>>> employer, I am not going to give a rats behind if you went to lcb or
>>>> not, because I would want to see if you could do the job without having
>>>> someone hold your hand. The NFB training centers do not in my opinion
>>>> teach proper social skills training. I've spoke to some of these center
>>>> graduates via skype, and their social skills in my opinion were poor.
>>>> Speaking of skype, My computer broke down, so I'm using a back up
>>>> computer which does not have the ability for skype. I will be getting a
>>>> windows 8 computer in a few weeks God willing. RJ
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beth Taurasi via nabs-l"
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> To: "Miso Kwak" <kwakmiso at aol.com>; "National Association of Blind
>>>> Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 6:32 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Training centers
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>>>>> There's a problem with guiide dogs and training.  There's the
>>>>> possibility of separation anxiety for the dog, which one of my FB
>>>>> friends wrote in a heartrending manner.  She's not getting her dog 
>>>>> back
>>>>> due to traiing.
>>>>> Beth
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: Miso Kwak via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Date sent: Sat, 9 Aug 2014 00:34:40 -0400 (EDT)
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Training centers
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>>>>> Hello,
>>>>> I am sure some people on this list have experience of attending an NFB
>>>>> center with a guide dog.
>>>>> I know that Pam Allen who is the director of Louisiana Center for the
>>>>> Blind did her training when she had a guide dog. I was in contact with
>>>>> her regarding related issues and she told me this. You may want to
>>>>> contact her.
>>>>> Miso Kwak
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>>> To: Matthew Dierckens <matt.dierckens at me.com
>>>>> Cc: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Sent: Fri, Aug 8, 2014 6:58 pm
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Training centers
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>>>>> 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
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>>>>> On Aug 8, 2014, at 3:21 PM, Matthew Dierckens <matt.dierckens at me.com
>>>>> wrote:
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>>>>> 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
>>>>> Blind Access Training
>>>>> www.blindaccesstraining.com
>>>>> 1-877-774-7670, extension 3
>>>>> matthew at blindaccesstraining.com
>>>>> Introduction to the Macintosh Operating system and voiceover course
>>>>> available now. Spots are limited, sign up here
>>>>> http://blindaccesstraining.com/training-courses/
>>>>>
>>>>> On Aug 8, 2014, at 13:55, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>>> wrote:
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>>>>> Hi
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>>>>> 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:
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>>>>> 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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