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

Sun Jan 26 23:52:12 UTC 2025

Yes, I will do that. Probably I will find out about the recording in a few days.

On Jan 26, 2025, at 5:45 PM, Debbie Malone <dmalone510 at gmail.com> wrote:

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<mailto: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<mailto:dmalone510 at gmail.com>> wrote:

Sandy,
Is this going to be recorded?

Debbie Malone
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At-Large Chapter President
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On Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM Sandra Burgess via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
Good evening. Just sharing this as all are welcome.

Sandy

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From: Pat Leahy via Geb-grads <geb-grads at lists.screenreview.org<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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
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Meeting ID: 822 5737 3421
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