[nabs-l] rehab centers

Fri Jan 2 20:30:50 UTC 2015

I have not attended any programs there, but I know that they are quite
renowned for their technology training and that many of their staff are
Federationists who believe in our philosophy. I agree, however, with what
others have stated: The best way to determine whether a training program is
right for you individually is to tour the center and talk with current and
former students.

Chris

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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: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 11:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] rehab centers

Anyone know anything about the Texas center's (Criss Cole) training?

On 11/22/14, justin williams via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> While it is not for everyone, if you decide to go, I have no doubt 
> that it will be a wonderful experience.
>
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> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anjelina 
> via nabs-l
> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 2:11 PM
> To: 'Bridget Walker'; 'National Association of Blind Students mailing
list'
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] rehab centers
>
> Hi Bridget,
> I truly believe 6 to 9 months out of one's life is a small amount of 
> time to receive quality training. The length of the NFB and similar 
> centers programs allows a person to fully become comfortable with the 
> skills and philosophy taught.
> Just my thoughts :)
>
> Anjelina
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> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridget 
> Walker via nabs-l
> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 9:23 PM
> To: Lillie Pennington; National Association of Blind Students mailing 
> list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] rehab centers
>
> Hi everyone,
> I went to the Carroll Center when I was 15 and at the time it was 
> fair. The quality of my training was great but, every other aspect was 
> horrible. In fact I would not recommend it for adults. They will not 
> treat you respectfully.
> I to live in New York, I know there are centers in New York to assist 
> with rehabilitation but, they are day programs or outreach support. If 
> you talk to CBVH make it clear you want a residential experience which 
> means out of state. The question is are you up for such a transition?
> I have a question regarding  the duration of programs.  Why are the 
> programs so long?
> I attended training for two five week programs and I was all set.
>
> Bridget
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Nov 15, 26 Heisei, at 1:29 PM, Lillie Pennington via nabs-l
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> You could also talk to people in your nfb state aphiliate to see if 
>> anyone
> went to a training center and if they would recomend it.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Nov 12, 2014, at 5:05 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabs-l
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Kayla,
>>>
>>> I cannot speak for Illinois.
>>> Most here went to nfb centers and those who talk had good 
>>> experiences,,
> after all its an NFB list.
>>> I'd recommend asking your rehab counselor for your state center's
> information. Give them a call and do your research.
>>> Googling should also tell you which state centers you have and any
> nonprofit centers too.
>>>
>>> Someone said carroll center in Newton MA is paternalistic. Although 
>>> I'm
> not a believer in all training strategies of NFB centers, I'm 
> certainly no fan of carroll center's rules either. I was there for a 
> youth program called youth in transition. It was my summer before 
> being a senior in high school.
>>> I had fun on the activities I picked and being with other low vision 
>>> and
> blind high school students was fun.
>>> But, yes, there's too much restrictions. You had to get permission 
>>> to go
> off campus and despite having safe cane skills and complements from my 
> O and M instructor, they did not allow me off campus. We agreed I 
> needed practice outdoor travel like street crossings, but I could have 
> been safe on campus via taking a cab and not having to cross major 
> streets.
>>> Another thing I did not like was having to be in your room at a 
>>> certain
> time for quiet hours.
>>>
>>> If you need or want an out of state center, check out the nfb centers.
> Also, check out Hatlen center in CA. its all independent living based 
> and you even can go to work part time after you master some of your
skills.
>>> Their website is www.hcblind.org.
>>>
>>> Good luck with your decision.
>>>
>>> Ashley
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Kayla James via nabs-l
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 12:21 PM
>>> To: Jorge Paez ; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] rehab centers
>>>
>>> Can anyone recommend any centers in Illinois that are good?
>>
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