[Nfbf-l] Towards training

[Camille Tate]

Hi, 

You do have the right to attend a training center of your choice. Don't give
up trying to make it to one that will work for you! 

The Center for the Visually Impaired is another resource that may work for
you. They service Brevard, Volusia, Flagler counties. They don't have a
training center, but will send a rehab specialist to your home to start you
on independent living skills. They also have a place where they can teach
you home skills, in a class like setting. You may want to call and ask them
or visit their website, www.cvicentralflorida.org to check them out. Their
toll-free number is 800 227 1284.

Sincerely, 
Camille Tate 

Board Member, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the
Blind, FL 

Board Member, National Federation of the Blind, FL 


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Subject: [Nfbf-l] Towards training

Hey all,

My name is Derek Roberts. I currently reside in Titusville. I'm wondering if
anyone would have any advice as to how to proceed with this.
I am seeking training in independent living and mobility. I have researched
the local training center in Daytona that DBS wants me to go to, and based
on both their website and speaking to them, I can see that this center will
not work for me. Other people, I'm sure, but not me. While attending
national convention, I had the opportunity to meet several graduates from
other centers, as well as speak with some of the staff at the Colorado
Center for the Blind. I was blown away, to put it lightly! I have researched
CCB, along with other centers in the past, but hadn't had the boldness or
confidence to approach DBS properly.
Yesterday, I met with my counselor to discuss this. We ended up on the phone
with the district administrator for Daytona (didn't think that was the local
office, but what do I know?) It is apparently DBS policy to send the client
to the local center (which I already know will not work for me), then if
there are still discrepancies to consider other methods or places. But as I
understand it, there is a federal law that gives me the right to not take
this route?
I have so far spoken with DRF who is reviewing my case to see if they can be
of any help, as well as Brent Batron at the Colorado center. I will also be
in communication with the locals to build a list of pros and cons of the
center here vs the one in Colorado. Right now I am awaiting some kind of
decision by the DA of Daytona's office. What/what else can I do from here?
This is my first time dealing with something like this, and I have no idea
how to proceed. And for me, it is both a potentially legal battle as well as
an emotional and stressful one.
If anyone has any tips, I would be very much appreciative!

Thanks in advance,
Derek Roberts
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