[nagdu] Schools during Adverse Conditions

[Cindy Ray]

Yeah, I am with you. Your position is exactly how I would feel. I can imagine working around a day or so, but this is a huge issue when you have something like this going on.

Cindy Lou

On Oct 31, 2012, at 4:28 PM, Jenine Stanley wrote:

> Cindy, 
> 
> Good question. Right now they are working around the building, working on
> things like stairs, off leash obedience and probably other things you can
> work on inside. 
> 
> I know that at GDF driving away from campus is pretty sketchy due to debris
> and power outages so they might go to the Smith Haven Mall if they can get
> there easily but not sure about that one. 
> 
> A few years ago when Long Island got buried in snow, the January class had
> to do some creative things when they literally couldn't get off campus. 
> 
> I'm trying to get a sit-down time with our instructors to talk about exactly
> what we do during class in these situations to keep working so hopefully
> we'll have an article soon about this. 
> 
> I'm just glad I'm here in Ohio where it's just cold and rainy. <grin>
> 
> Jenine Stanley
> jeninems at wowway.com
> http://www.twitter.com/jeninems
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 5:14 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Schools during Adverse Conditions
> 
> What do the students do during class under these adverse situations. I've
> wondered about it given they and TSE are in similar situations.
> 
> Cindy
> 
> On Oct 31, 2012, at 3:54 PM, Jenine Stanley wrote:
> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> Please share this message with any graduates of Guide Dog 
>> Foundation/America's VetDogs.
>> 
>> Although the Foundation is open for business, we are still without 
>> power, running on our generators. Telephone service is spotty and 
>> messages may accidentally disappear as our phone system reboots and
> updates itself.
>> We expect these conditions to continue through the end of this week. 
>> 
>> Driving to the campus is also difficult due to excess debris on the 
>> roads and power outages. This means that some staff who live further 
>> from the school may not be directly available.
>> 
>> If you are a GDF grad an need something from our staff immediately, or 
>> have questions, please email me at this address or 
>> Jenine at guidedog.org. I will try to help and get you connected with the
> person you need.
>> 
>> Thanks so much for your patience and help spreading the word about our 
>> current situation. Our staff, students and dogs are all safe now and 
>> the staff and volunteers are incredible!
>> Jenine Stanley
>> jeninems at wowway.com
>> http://www.twitter.com/jeninems
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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