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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Guide Dog Foundation & America's VetDogs [mailto:jenine=guidedog.org@mail195.atl21.rsgsv.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Guide Dog Foundation & America's VetDogs<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 29, 2018 12:42 PM<br><b>To:</b> erival@comcast.net<br><b>Subject:</b> Delta Airlines new policies regarding service animals <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>Dear Graduates of the Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>On January 19, 2018, Delta Airlines announced that as of March 1, 2018, it would institute new requirements for anyone flying with a service or support animal after March 1, 2018. We know that you will have many questions about these new requirements. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>We understand the burdens these rules place on people with disabilities, and we recognize how stressful flying is these days and the difficulties our graduates can face when traveling with their guide or service dogs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>We are advocating on your behalf regarding the implementation of these requirements by offering to work with Delta to modify or change these new rules. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>You can find out more information about these requirements at Delta’s website: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'><a href="https://guidedog.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=386320ba1ae54c3b653a37087&id=285497767f&e=162cc5a664">https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/special-travel-needs/service-animals.html</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>Delta Service Animal Support Desk: 404-209-3434.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:150%'>What you need to know:<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>If you have a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog for a physical disability, you will need to download and complete the required Trained Service Animal Request PDF form and submit it at least 48 hours prior to your flight. You can download the form at <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'><a href="https://guidedog.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=386320ba1ae54c3b653a37087&id=65248d179b&e=162cc5a664">https://www.delta.com/content/dam/delta-www/pdfs/policy/TrainedServiceAnimal-RequiredForms.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>This form has two sections. The first section is the instructions. The second section is to be completed by your veterinarian. This form is good for one year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>If you are not able to get the form completed by your veterinarian, you can submit a vaccination record. It must contain your full name or Delta Sky Miles number, the rabies and distemper vaccination dates, and the contact information for your veterinarian. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>Next, upload the form as part of an Accessibility Service Request to: <a href="https://guidedog.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=386320ba1ae54c3b653a37087&id=26083efd66&e=162cc5a664">https://delta.com/mytrips/</a><a name="_msoanchor_1" id="_anchor_1"></a><a href="#_msocom_1"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:150%'>[BK1]</span></a><span class=MsoCommentReference><span style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:150%'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>When you arrive at the airport, go to the Delta ticket counter to have your service request verified by a Delta employee. Your request is not confirmed until your animal is visually verified at the airport check-in counter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>Keep the original form with you at all times during your travel. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>We do not have information at this time regarding travel on short notice or transferred flights from Delta to other airlines. We suggest calling the Delta Service Animal Support Desk for specific information. The number is 404-209-3434.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:150%'>What these rules do not require: <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'>You will not need: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:150%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:150%'> </span>your school-provided ID card<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:150%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:150%'> </span>A time-limited health certificate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:150%'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div class=MsoNormal><hr size=1 width="33%" align=left></div><div><div id="_com_1"><p class=MsoCommentText><a name="_msocom_1"></a><span class=MsoCommentReference><span style='font-size:8.0pt'> <a href="#_msoanchor_1">[BK1]</a></span></span>This web link does not work.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><br><br><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;border:none;border-top:solid #E5E5E5 1.0pt' id=canspamBarWrapper><tr><td valign=top style='border:none;padding:15.0pt 0in 15.0pt 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 id=canspamBar><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 15.0pt 3.75pt 15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#606060'>This email was sent to <a href="mailto:erival@comcast.net" target="_blank">erival@comcast.net</a> <br><a href="https://guidedog.us15.list-manage.com/about?u=386320ba1ae54c3b653a37087&id=ba319482dd&e=162cc5a664&c=8134ab3cf9" target="_blank"><em><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>why did I get this?</span></em></a> <a href="https://guidedog.us15.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=386320ba1ae54c3b653a37087&id=ba319482dd&e=162cc5a664&c=8134ab3cf9">unsubscribe from this list</a> <a href="https://guidedog.us15.list-manage.com/profile?u=386320ba1ae54c3b653a37087&id=ba319482dd&e=162cc5a664">update subscription preferences</a> <br>Guide Dog Foundation · 371 E Main St · Smithtown, NY 11787-2906 · USA <br><br><a href="http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=monkey_rewards&aid=386320ba1ae54c3b653a37087&afl=1"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=139 height=54 id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/monkey_rewards/MC_MonkeyReward_15.png" alt="Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/msv5/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="1" alt="Web Bug from https://guidedog.us15.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=386320ba1ae54c3b653a37087&id=8134ab3cf9&e=162cc5a664" /><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>