[Nfbf-l] Towards training

[Carlos Montas]

Is a client of the division of blind services, there is the principle of informed choice. If you wish to go to the Colorado Center for the blind do you need to justify why you would like to attend. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 305-527-0192. I am a former employee employee of the division and I can give you some tips on how to proceed.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 19, 2017, at 5:54 PM, Derek Roberts via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbf-l mailing list
> Nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbf-l:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/carlos.montas%40gmail.com