[Blindtlk] Guide Dogs

[Brandon Olivares]

Marion,

I appreciate your input. I have done my homework on this school, including reading the contract, and have no problems with the stipulations.

Thanks,
Brandon
On May 1, 2014, at 4:04 PM, Marion Gwizdala <blind411 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Brandon,
> 	My nbame is Marion Gwizdala. I am the president of the National
> Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU), a strong & proud division of the
> National Federation of the Blind. NAGDU has several discussion lists for
> guide dog users: One of these is our national list, while some of our
> affiliate NAGDU divisions have their own lists. You can join the NAGDU list
> by going to NFBNET.ORG, finding the link to NAGDU, and completing the
> subscription form. Also, if you let me know in which state you reside, I can
> let you know if we have an affiliate division there.
> 
> 	I avoid making any recommendations of training programs; however, I
> do recommend you choose a training program that transfers ownership upon
> completion of training and that you read all the documentation/agreements
> you will be expected to sign. Some programs have some very interesting
> clauses in their agreements, such as the right to repossess a dog at any
> time and for any reason at their sole and absolute discretion. Though this
> program offers what they call ownership, this is not, by any stretch of the
> definition, real ownership! HTH!
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> 
> Marion Gwizdala, President
> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
> National Federation of the Blind
> (813) 626-2789
> (888) 624-3841 (Hotline)
> President at nagdu.org
> http://www.nagdu.org
> 
> High expectations create unlimited potential for the blind!
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brandon
> Olivares
> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 1:26 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Guide Dogs
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I'm wondering who on this list has guide dogs? I'm currently applying for
> one through Guide Dogs for the Blind, and am curious how difficult it is
> generally to get into one of these schools. How good does your mobility need
> to be? I have always been told I have good mobility, but today I got lost
> coming home from somewhere and it discouraged me a bit.
> 
> Also which do you think is the best school? I've heard a lot of good things
> about Guide Dogs for the Blind so decided to apply there.
> 
> Thanks,
> Brandon
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