[Nfbf-l] NFBF 2010 State Convention

[Holly]

Guide dogs have always been welcome at the Orientation and Adjustment
Center. The only difference is/was that the cane was used during the
mobility class. This way the person's cane skills could be improved if
necessary. However, once this was demonstrated then the dog was used again.
The policy is now that the dog can be used in mobility class from the
beginning. However, the cane skills will still need to be evaluated
for improvement if needed. This is the way we have dealt with guide dogs
since I started teaching there. Just as, depending upon the situation, some
students agree to learn under the blind fold. Everything is a tool that can
be used during the mobility class.
I hope this helps,
Holly

On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Jody W. Ianuzzi <jody at thewhitehats.com>wrote:

> Personally, I like the name change.  It is short and simple.  What was
> Craig's policy about guide dogs?  I sure hope they are permitted since they
> are essential.  A guide dog is not something you can just put in the
> closet,
> they require constant work to keep up their training.  A person has to be
> an
> accomplished traveler to begin with or they would not qualify for a guide
> dog.
>
> JODY
>
>
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