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

Sun Jan 26 22:45:20 UTC 2025

Thank you. would you mind sending me The link when it is available?
Unfortunately, I have another meeting at the same time. I would love to
hear what is being said. Thanks!

On Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM Sandra Burgess <SandraBurgess at msn.com>
wrote:

> Debbie,
> Yes, I imagine it will be recorded because they always do recordings.
>
> On Jan 26, 2025, at 10:04 AM, Debbie Malone <dmalone510 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> 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*
> *DebbieMalone.org <http://debbiemalone.org/>*
> Amazon Author Page <https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B07RVCRR5R>
>
>
>
> 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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>>
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