[Social-sciences-list] Marching

[Gabias, Paul]

Hi Christine,

 

First, congratulations on your job.  Is it a tenure track position?  

You can hand the leash to the person in front of you.  Then, you use the
dog, as you normally would, and give the follow command.  If your dog
knows that command anyway, the leash in the hand of the person in front
of you just ensures proper distance and line formation.  Practice this
with people beforehand, so that when the time comes, the dog knows
exactly what to do.

With the cane, you simply put your hand on the person's shoulder in
front of you, and walk being them.  So, nothing to it!

 

All The Best

 

Paul Gabias

 

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Subject: [Social-sciences-list] Marching

 

Hi All,

  I just recently was offered and chose to accept an assistant
professorship position in a small Christian liberal arts university and
was told that I will need to march in a number of ceremonies such as
convocations...

 

  Because I chose, for various reasons not to  attend graduation for my
PhD, it has been a really long time since I have had to march in one of
these ceremonies, and the last time I did so, I still had a little of my
vision.

 

  My question is therefore, how do those of you without any vision, and
especially those with guide dogs, handle marching? For example, how do
you ensure you keep in line and at the correct pace with the procession?
Do you use sited guide or your dog? Any suggestions, information, tips,
or advice regarding these issues or other issues relating to marching
without vision would be sincerely appreciated!

With very warm regards,

Christine

A soon to be Georgian!

Christine M. Szostak, PhD
Psychologist, Instructor, and Professional Consultant
http://findingthevision.wikidot.com
http://researchconsulting.wikidot.com

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