[NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process

Mon Sep 12 15:09:23 UTC 2016

 This is absolutely correct! The instructor would need to assess the environment!

----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, September 12, 2016 9:40 am
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process

>
>
> I think it depends on the road, if it's a problem or not.  If it's a road
> with no shoulder to walk on, so you're walking in traffic, that would be a
> problem, but, if there's a shoulder to walk on, that's OK.  Or if there's
> a place to get out of the road when a car is coming, that's OK, too.
> Tracy
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a question: when the instructer comes out to my home to interview
> > me and does a Juno walk with me, can the school decline my application
> > because of the area that I live in?
> >
> > The reason why I ask this is because: in my area where I live, it is
> > just flat road.
> >
> > There are no sidewalks to walk on.
> >
> > I hope to hear from you soon.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > John Sanders
> >
> >
> >
> > On 9/8/2016 1:41 PM, Sunshine via NAGDU wrote:
> >> I agree with Tracy! Just relax, be yourself, be honest with the
> >> instructor who works with you and do let the person know you had a
> >> recent move.
> >>
> >> If someone can assist you (I know that not everyone can get mobility),
> >> it would be good to familiarize yourself somewhat to your environment.
> >> As stated mobility is assessed, as well as what might be a suitable
> >> match for you. The home interview for re-trains is different than ones
> >> done for first-timers. I was never seen when I acquired my first dog;
> >> rather a mobility instructor tested me and sent a comprehensive report
> >> to the school.
> >>
> >> You will receive a call from the instructor who will work with you and
> >> you can ask questions as to what is expected. When my husband was seen,
> >> he and the instructor went for a long walk. That was because my husband
> >> enjoys long walks as we do a great deal of walking with our dogs.
> >> Smiles!
> >>
> >> Anyway, just be you.
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> >> To: his'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> >> Users'"  <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> >> Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016 12:34 pm
> >> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process
> >>
> >>>
> >>> I think they want to see how your O&M is in a general way, and what
> >>> kinds of
> >>> conditions your dog would be working in.  And, probably, how much work
> >>> you
> >>> have for a dog to do.  So, you might walk from your home to the bus
> >>> stop, or
> >>> the local convenience store, if there is one.  Or you could ask them to
> >>> meet
> >>> you somewhere, like at your school, and walk around there.
> >>> In my experience, it's not a big, long walk, but I'm a dog user from
> >>> way
> >>> back.  They wanted to see that I could cross the street safely, choose
> >>> a
> >>> destination and get there without getting confused or asking for
> >>> directions-that kind of thing.  I think we walked over to the bus stop,
> >>> which is a couple blocks down, and then back home.  Part of it was
> >>> assessing
> >>> my O&M, and part was looking at what kind of dog would suit me and my
> >>> lifestyle best.
> >>> So don't get too anxious about it.  And be honest about what you do, so
> >>> they
> >>> find you a good match, though more of that happens once you get to TSE.
> >>> Tracy
> >>>
> >>> Tracy
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andy B. via
> >>> NAGDU
> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 12:42 PM
> >>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> >>> Cc: Andy B.
> >>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process
> >>>
> >>> How much do they assess mobility? I am not too familiar with the area
> >>> where
> >>> I live in the sense of where specific streets are. We live on a 6-lane
> >>> highway in the middle of a corporate business district where you can
> >>> find
> >>> some residential side streets, but not many. Most of my travel involves
> >>> taking the bus to where I need to go for things like school, the mall,
> >>> the
> >>> store, and so on.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy
> >>> Carcione
> >>> via NAGDU
> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2016 11:49 AM
> >>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> >>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
> >>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process
> >>>
> >>> Hi Andy.
> >>> I've been to The Seeing Eye twice, most recently a couple years ago.
> >>> After your references are in, Admissions will schedule an instructor
> >>> visit.
> >>> That means someone will come out, walk around your neighborhood with
> >>> you,
> >>> and assess your orientation and mobility.  They may give you a Juno
> >>> walk-walk around with you holding the harness handle, to give you a
> >>> general
> >>> feel for how it is working a dog (though humans don't walk like dogs
> >>> and
> >>> it's not the same).
> >>> Then, if that goes well, you get a class date.
> >>> Feel free to call or email Admissions and ask them anything.  I'm a
> >>> pest
> >>> myself, asking things like when is someone coming out?  When can I get
> >>> in
> >>> class?
> >>> If you're flexible about when you can go to class, especially if you're
> >>> willing to go on short notice, let them know that.
> >>> Good luck!  I've been happy with my Seeing Eye experience.
> >>> Tracy
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andy B. via
> >>> NAGDU
> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 11:35 AM
> >>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> >>> Cc: Andy B.
> >>> Subject: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process
> >>>
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I applied for a Seeing Eye dog. Does anyone have any experience with
> >>> the
> >>> application process? All of my references have been accounted for. What
> >>> is
> >>> next?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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