[Massachusetts-NFB] Fwd: [Geb-grads] 1/26 Grad Council Quarterly Call - Myths and Misconceptions: Navigating a World with Fake Service Animals

[Debbie Malone]

Sandy,
Is this going to be recorded?

*Debbie Malone*

*National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts*

*Affiliate Second Vice President*

*At-Large Chapter President​*

*National Federation of the Blind, National Writers Division Vice President*
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On Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM Sandra Burgess via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good evening. Just sharing this as all are welcome.
>
>
> Sandy
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Pat Leahy via Geb-grads <geb-grads at lists.screenreview.org>
> *Date:* January 25, 2025 at 4:44:00 PM EST
> *To:* Geb-grads <geb-grads at lists.screenreview.org>
> *Subject:* *[Geb-grads] 1/26 Grad Council Quarterly Call - Myths and
> Misconceptions: Navigating a World with Fake Service Animals*
> *Reply-To:* Pat Leahy <patleahypups at gmail.com>
>
> 
>
> Given this is a global issue for guide dog teams and puppy raisers,
> everyone across the GEB community is welcome to join us. Please feel free
> to forward this announcement to folks who may not be on this email list.
> Below are Zoom details and additional info. Thanks, Pat & Hogan
>
>
>
> Greetings Guiding Eyes Family,
>
>
>
> We are pleased to reach out with information on the upcoming Grad Council
> quarterly call  which will take place on Sunday, January 26, at 7 PM
> Eastern Time. The forum is titled: Myths and Misconceptions: Navigating a
> World with Fake Service Animals. All are welcome to join for what promises
> to be an informative discussion.
>
>
>
> The forum will be organized as an interactive session to hear about each
> other’s thoughts, consider next steps, and discuss potential action items.
> We are pleased to share that members of the Guiding Eyes training staff,
> puppy program, and Client Experience Team will be joining the discussion.
> We will also hear from a legal expert on guide dog access.
>
>
>
> The significant increase in the number of pets as imposter service animals
> is creating issues for guide dog teams and other service animal
> partnerships. While legitimate service animals fulfill an essential purpose
> for their handlers, fake service animals are muddling public access
> considerations and impacting rights across the guide dog community. This
> includes public perceptions, business policies, and safety concerns for
> both guide dog teams and the public.
>
>
>
> *Panelists:*
>
>
>
> Jolene Hollister, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and Manager of Running
> Guides, GEB
>
> Gary C. Norman, Health Law Professor and GEB Graduate
>
> Madeline Bruggeman, Regional Puppy Instructor, Richmond and NoVa, GEB, and
> previous service animal trainer
>
> Melissa Carney, Community Outreach and Graduate Support Manager, GEB
>
>
>
> Forum panelists will discuss this ever-growing problem and answer
> questions from the audience. We will alternate between questions asked
> during the call and those that were submitted ahead of time. Please email
> any questions you have before the call to us at gebgradcouncil at gmail.com.
>
>
>
> Zoom details and call-in options are below.
>
>
>
> We’re looking forward to chatting with you soon!
>
>
>
> Your Graduate Council
>
> gebgradcouncil at gmail.com
>
>
>
> *Zoom Details:*
>
>
>
> What: Grad Council Quarterly Call – Myths and Misconceptions: Navigating a
> World with Fake Service Animals
>
> When: Sunday, January 26 at 7 PM Eastern Time
>
> Location: Zoom
>
>
>
> Melissa Carney is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
> Join Zoom Meeting
>
>
> https://guidingeyes-org.zoom.us/j/82257373421?pwd=4MennMA4lQyCzabVYvpNNxYL6ElXrm.1
>
> Meeting ID: 822 5737 3421
> Passcode: 812326
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