[nagdu] (no subject)

[Debbie Cole]

Barb

Most schools want a report from a mobility and orienation instructor
on your cane travel.    They also wanted a video showing my formal can
travel.  Not alls chools do that though.

Debbie and Leone

On 7/16/14, Barb breuer via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Many ask if I use a cane,  I use it but I have not had formal training with
> an O&M instructor.  So when a school wants me to have an instructor sign
> that I can travel, I have to hire one.
> I went to regular public school, and I didn't have the training.
> Now I would have to talk a course or something.
> Barb
>
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>>
>>
>> ------ Original Message ------
>>
>> From: Becky Frankeberger
>> To: barbandzoe at comcast.net, 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association
>> of Guide Dog Users'
>> Sent: July 16, 2014 at 2:22 PM
>> Subject: RE: [nagdu] (no subject)
>>
>> Barb, my husband went from travel vision to using a guide dog. He
>> absolutely loves the experience. He did later take O and M and used a
>> cane, but to stride out was so wonderfully freeing with a guide dog. He
>> did not have to look down and worry if he missed a crack or step. He
>> looked up and is so happy working a guide dog. Your dog will love going
>> with you on your job. Just make sure she sees you when you are away from
>> her in the tight areas you go into. High partials love working guide dogs,
>> so don't worry about anything. As long as you are legally blind and that
>> is a wide range of abilities, try it out. If you don't like it or the
>> extra work is too much, then you have other options. I remember my first
>> dog. I thought oh I have to get up even earlier to catch the van to
>> church. So I got up got dressed fed the dog and out we went for park time
>> and a quick brush time. Back in to finished the fine points of dressing,
>> and breakfast. I was ready a half hour before the van came. Boy was I
>> shocked. So this low partial has enjoyed the miracle of what these dogs
>> can do to keep us safe.
>>
>>
>>
>> The miracle of you don't have to follow any longer, that you can lead if
>> you choose. Right now you don't have that choice. You said you cross
>> streets so I would anyway, say your orientation is fine. Leader has a
>> brush up program for a week if you need help with O and M.
>>
>>
>>
>> I love myth busting you have to be very low vision and all the other crap.
>> The myth you have to use a cane first. No you just need to show you can
>> orient yourself and move about getting where you want to go safely.
>>
>>
>>
>> The dog is extra work, but the freedom she will give you well you won't
>> even think the things you do for her is work.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sorry I don't know why I keep saying she.
>>
>>
>>
>> There are so many activities at night you could go to with a guide dog. I
>> would walk to the theater and see live plays. My dogs were always
>> welcomed. They would even tell me if there were going to be loud noises or
>> people running up and down the aisles. Then we would walk the several
>> blocks home confidently and safely.
>>
>>
>>
>> Anyway My husband and I both have guide dogs.
>>
>>
>>
>> So you choose your path, talk to schools, talk to us, talk to friends in
>> the area.
>>
>> Warmly,
>>
>> Becky and Jake
>>
>>
>>
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Barb breuer via
>> nagdu
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 10:50 AM
>> To: Full Name
>> Subject: [nagdu] (no subject)
>>
>>
>>
>> I have been doing a lot of thinking sence  I started looking into getting
>> I guide dog.  Like do I need one, will it be a help to me, or can I get
>> around well enough on my own.  Plus do I have to much vision to qualify.
>> I have a good amount of vision for a blind person.  My mother went to a
>> school for the blind, and didn't want her kids to go to one.  She wanted
>> us to learn to use the sight we had.
>> So now I feel like, I can do these things, cross the street, walk without
>> a cane, find my way.
>> I have had people I know ask why do you need a guide dog?  My answer is
>> because the dog would help me at night when I don't see so good, and in
>> the bright sun, plus I have thick glasses and I have little side vision.
>>  I get a long well at work, but I clean locker rooms for a living and fold
>> towels.  Not a lot of need for dog.
>>
>> I don't like going places that I haven't been so much because I do think
>> about, will there be a step or something I don't see.  I walk slower
>> because of it and when I am with people I walk a step behind and watch
>> where they step.
>> So I feel like a dog would make my life easier, and having a companion
>> with me would be nice.
>> I Am in my 50's and do think about how walking a dog,  people think twice
>> before they want to jump you.  But having a dog is a good way to  meet new
>> friends.
>> Sorry for it being so long, I just have a lot on my mind.
>> Barb
>>
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