[blindkid] Guide Dogs and Blind Children, A Suggestion
Peter Donahue
pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net
Thu Jan 21 20:32:07 UTC 2010
Good afternoon everyone,
This discussion has been a good one and certainly one to be continued on
the next level. Let me make my suggestion by reminding everyone that we have
a national convention coming up this summer. During the convention the NOPBC
conducts numerous break-out workshops for parents and educators of blind
children dealing with various issues. The IEP workshop is one that is very
popular and is repeated annually. Since this is a topic of interest I'd like
to suggest Madam President that consideration be given to holding a workshop
dealing with the topic of training and placing guide dogs with blind
children and youth. Marion Gwizdala is the President of the National
Association of Guide Dog Users, (NAGDU) and could address this matter from
NAGDU's perspective. I'm copying hymn on this message so he's in the loop.
Other speakers could include, representatives from guide dog schools, if we
can locate them blind youngsters who currently use guide dogs, and
representatives of NOPBC to a address the issue from a parents' viewpoint.
An exchange of this kind would do more to increase awareness of the concerns
and possibilities of training and placing guide dogs with blind children and
teens younger than 16. I'd like to asked the NOPBC Board of Directors to
give this idea serious consideration as we've probably not heard the last of
this issue. All the best.
Peter Donahue
"Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber
And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered.
And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you
On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you."
Will You Come to the Bower
Traditional Irish Folk Song
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