[Colorado-talk] Fw: [nagdu] Guide Dogs in Hospitals & Other Health Care Facilities

[Nehemiah Hall]

Thought some might find of interest.
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From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 18:37
Subject: [nagdu] Guide Dogs in Hospitals & Other Health Care Facilities


> Please circulate the following information as widely as appropriate. The 
> text of this information is also attached to this message.
>
> National Association of Guide Dog Users
> National Federation of the Blind
> October 27, 2009
>
> Guide Dogs in Hospitals & Other Health Care Facilities
>
>
>            What are your rights as a guide dog user when visiting family 
> or friends in the hospital? As a patient, do you have the right to have 
> your dog in the room with you? Are there places or conditions in which you 
> can be restricted from being accompanied by your guide dog? Can your 
> doctor deny you the right to have your guide dog with you in an 
> examination room? Can an ambulance refuse to transport your guide dog with 
> you? These questions and many more will be answered in an upcoming 
> special teleseminar.
>
>            The National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU), a strong 
> and proud division of the National Federation of the Blind, will host 
> "Guide Dogs in Hospitals & Other Health Care Facilities" on Sunday, 
> November 22, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. eastern  standard Time (7:00 pm Central; 
> 6:00 pm Mountain; and 5:00 pm Pacific). This teleseminar is absolutely 
> free; however reservations are required. Participation is limited and is 
> on a first come first served basis.
>
>            In order to reserve your space in this teleseminar, please send 
> your name, city & state, and your email address by Friday, November 20, 
> 2009 to
>
> President at NFB-NAGDU.ORG
>
> An email confirmation with the call-in number and access codes will be 
> sent to you. Those without email access or who would like more information 
> may call 813-626-2789.
>
>            The information provided during this teleseminar is intended as 
> informal guidance only and should not be construed as legal advice. The 
> National Association of Guide Dog Users, the National Federation of the 
> Blind, or any of its affiliates, divisions, or chapters will not be 
> responsible for any telephone charges or fees that may be incurred as the 
> result of participation in this seminar. For more information about the 
> National Association of Guide Dog Users, the National Federation of the 
> Blind, or to locate a Chapter in your area, you may visit the following 
> websites:
>
>
>
> National Association of Guide Dog Users
>
> HTTP://NFB-NAGDU.ORG
>
>
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> HTTP://NFB.ORG
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind is changing what it means to be 
> blind!
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