[NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor

Mon Aug 7 00:58:42 UTC 2017

My current job requires a ton of driving, so I hire drivers. It's pretty easy once you have a few drivers to pick from. Needing to drive is not unique to the guide dog field

 Rox and the kitchen Bitches: 
Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
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> On Aug 6, 2017, at 8:36 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, of course there is driving required. That's when you make adaptations.
> I don't think that should count people out. Others on the staff sometimes do
> the driving. I think that isn't a deal breaker myself.
> Cindy Lou Ray
> cindyray at gmail.com
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jody ianuzzi via
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor
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> I think there is a certain amount of driving required for the trainers at
> the school
> 
> JODY
> 
> thunderwalker321 at gmail.com 
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> "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik
> Weihenmayer
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>> On Aug 6, 2017, at 5:07 PM, The Pawpower Pack via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> 
>> I am deafblind and have trained other people to work with their guide 
>> dogs. Everyone lived. *grin*
>> 
>> Rox and the kitchen Bitches: 
>> Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
>> Pawpower4me at gmail.com
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Aug 6, 2017, at 1:05 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have to wonder why an instructor could not be blind. After all, we 
>>> have blind people training their own dogs who are blind. What would 
>>> the real difference be? I used to feel as you do, Sandra, but I'm not 
>>> so sure I do now.
>>> Cindy Lou Ray
>>> cindyray at gmail.com
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L 
>>> Johnson via NAGDU
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>>> Cc: S L Johnson <SLJohnson25 at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor
>>> 
>>> Hello:
>>> 
>>> I do think the schools should consider hiring blind people as 
>>> training assistants.  However, a blind person could not be a full 
>>> instructor.  The instructors have to be able to see what is happening 
>>> with the students and dogs.  It would be a question of safety.
>>> 
>>> Sandra
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Buddy Brannan via NAGDU
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2017 3:32 PM
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>>> Cc: Buddy Brannan
>>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor
>>> 
>>> GDB had a pilot program that they set up to fail once. Otherwise, 
>>> none of the schools would even think about hiring a blind 
>>> apprentice...they might then have to think about graduating one to a 
>>> full instructor, and...well...we just can't have that.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>>> Mobile (preferred): (814) 431-0962
>>> Phone: (814) 860-3194
>>> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 6, 2017, at 1:27 PM, Haylie Gallacher via NAGDU 
>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone know if any of the guide dog schools have ever hired a a 
>>>> blind apprentice instructor?  If so, which ones?  I am thinking 
>>>> about being a guide dog instructor is why I am asking.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> 
>>>> Haylieof
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