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From: Vixen.*@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen *)
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Subject: Re: THE GUIDE DOG SCHOOL IN SAN RAFAEL
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Date: 12 Feb 90 03:00:46 GMT
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Hi Carla,

Yes, I understand the points you make regarding the school in San
Rafael.  Also, I really don't know the woman who was complaining
about being told she could'nt make it. So, I keep in mind that it
could be nothing more than sour grapes on her part. As I mentioned
in my previous post, there was another woman there who did not
share the same opinion of the school at all other than agreement on
the point of San Rafael being overly custodial. But this custodial
stuff, I think, just always seems to be a part of being blind or
visually impaired.

In my case, I have said myself, if I would be more of a liability
to myself and the dog because of my hearing problem, then it is
probably better that I stay with my long cane. Although, my feeling
is, that I could handle it well.

Well, as for being treated like a handicapped person or in
custodial manner, the way I feel is that hey, if I have to put up
with being babied a bit to reach my own end, then I simply tolerate
the baloney to a certain extent. Hell, it is only for 28 days
anyway. Besides, I am the type who would, just as you did, gently
remind those in charge that I am not a child and that my intellect
is not stunted.

As for having a man visiting in the dorm room, I really can
understand the potential problems there.  Those restrictions are
really not hard for me to accept. Afterall, I may be a Vixen, but I
have too much class to be a floozie! No problem there.

Actually, my only real concern is whether or not it's true that the
school has become overly paranoid regarding clients with multiple
problems and just whether or not they wil be accepting me. Of
course, I will survive one way or the other. I feel that I do very
well with amplification devices and aids and A L D's and whatever.
I will wait and just see what happens.

Keepin' the faith!

.                           Vixen

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