[sasi] Dog Guides

[Cindy Flerman]

Hi Rita,

Getting a dog guide is a big decision, and most people are a bit nervous when they get to
  the school.  I've had dogs since 1977, but thought about not going through with getting my first dog when I had a lot of family and workplace opposition.

  Leader is set up for deaf-blind and hearing-impaired students as is Guiding Eyes for the Blind in New York State.

  You may find going through training busy and stressful but also enjoyable when you begin to bond with your dog and get to know your instructors and other students.

  Please do keep us posted.  I hope you will enjoy having a dog as much as I have.

  Sincerely,
  Cindy Flerman and yellow Lab Pedro from The Seeing Eye
   ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rita Kersh 
  To: sasi, (sight and sound impaired) discussion list 
  Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 7:25 AM
  Subject: Re: [sasi] INTRODUCTION


  Hi Cheryl,

  My name is Rita Kersh from Bedford, Indiana.  Where did you get your dog guide from?  I have my application in to Leader Dog, but have to get some things finished before a date can be set to go.  I've never had a dog guide before, so I'm a little anxious.

  Welcome to the SASI list.  I hope you find it helpful.

  Rita
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Cheryl Osborn 
    To: sasi at acb.org 
    Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 8:13 PM
    Subject: [sasi] INTRODUCTION


    Hi to all:

    My name is Cheryl and I have just joined this list.  I am looking forward to corresponding with you all.  

    I am blind, but have a little bit of vision in one eye.  I have difficulty hearing unless someone speaks very clearly and a little louder than is normal.  Also, I have degenerative disk disease which affects my physical abilities.  I am retired and have been living in central Mexico for almost 5 years.  I have a guide dog named Xena whom I have had for almost a year.  Knitting, reading, and cooking are my passtimes..  Oh yes, I also spend a lot of my time using my computer.  






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