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What are your guys experiences attending a NFB training center? (self.Blind)
submitted by LUCKYNOLUCK
BARDLover 2 points 5y ago
Is that the same as a DSB training center? If so, I went to the OTC in Seattle and could write up a few thoughts when I get home.
LUCKYNOLUCK [OP] 2 points 5y ago
No but what was your experience like in the center you went to?
BARDLover 3 points 5y ago
To be short, socially there were tons of politics, educationally was good though.
Some teachers refused to adjust teaching styles based on students, but their info was good.
Mainly went for mobility training, and some tech stuff.
Home ech was a bust with their instructor.
Also, the students were like high schoolers. Tons of rumors, sleeping around, and some parties that I passed on.
Some teachers refused to adjust teaching styles based on students, but their info was good.
Mainly went for mobility training, and some tech stuff.
Home ech was a bust with their instructor.
Also, the students were like high schoolers. Tons of rumors, sleeping around, and some parties that I passed on.
csloth 2 points 5y ago
Based on talking to others, that's probably a good explanation of most such training centers.
LUCKYNOLUCK [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Do you have a good job and live on your own after attending the center? Also how are the rest of the people that were there doing now?
BARDLover 2 points 5y ago
I'm doing very well for myself, given my age, location, and the fact that I'm legally blind.
I choose to live with family. Due to where I work, no public transit, it's real easy to commute with a relative, rather than either pay insane rent to live near work, or have a driver.
Other people ...
A. Graduated with a master degree, is making only $24K a year or so, with the job that required his degree, and doesn't care for where he works. However, his own place, almost paid off.
B. Really smart, great skills, but wastes them playing video games and watching T.V. Living off the government.
C. Has his own place, but unemployeed, with no interest in getting a job. Living off the government.
D. Living with family, has a decent job, saves up to spend on his hobbies and save to buy a house with cash.
E. Lived on his own, had a great job, died of cancer.
So, in my experience, you either make it big, or flop. I assume most people doing well enough don't go to training enters like that one.
Also, I said "he" for all of the above, but it was an even pslit between men and women. I just don't want to be identified as I know some other blindies use this site.
I choose to live with family. Due to where I work, no public transit, it's real easy to commute with a relative, rather than either pay insane rent to live near work, or have a driver.
Other people ...
A. Graduated with a master degree, is making only $24K a year or so, with the job that required his degree, and doesn't care for where he works. However, his own place, almost paid off.
B. Really smart, great skills, but wastes them playing video games and watching T.V. Living off the government.
C. Has his own place, but unemployeed, with no interest in getting a job. Living off the government.
D. Living with family, has a decent job, saves up to spend on his hobbies and save to buy a house with cash.
E. Lived on his own, had a great job, died of cancer.
So, in my experience, you either make it big, or flop. I assume most people doing well enough don't go to training enters like that one.
Also, I said "he" for all of the above, but it was an even pslit between men and women. I just don't want to be identified as I know some other blindies use this site.
jage9 1 points 5y ago
Lots of my friends have. The biggest thing they seem to take away is increased confidence. Many of the skills are useful but secondary to the experience, kind of like how college is more about the experience than the grades. They'll definitely push you on travel and cooking among other areas. I didn't attend one myself and learned many of the same skills, but a training center would have accelerated my learning and confidence. Put another way, you can learn a lot on your own if you try but a center is a good choice for a lot of people who want to learn a lot fast and be surrounded by successful blind people for several months. It also depends on your situation and what you are trying to accomplish. It's not a guaranteed job placement though they will work with you on that.
LUCKYNOLUCK [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Your friends that attended how are they doing now do they live on there own and have jobs ?
jage9 1 points 5y ago
Ya they basically all do, though the center is probably a part of that equation, not the end all.
LUCKYNOLUCK [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Yes I agree it helps a lot but you still need to want to change and have a positive attitude.
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