[nagdu] different schools

[Marion & Martin]

Stacy,
    I feel it is important that we share accurate information to others. The 
assertion that GDF does not transfer ownership upon graduation is not 
entirely correct. Under most circumstances, GDF does transfer ownership upon 
graduation. jenine can provide more details, since she is on staff for that 
school.

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "fuehrer stacy l" <precious1205 at charter.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] different schools


> Jessica, best of luck on getting a guide dog! Smile.
> I have received 3 dogs from Seeing Eye, and, I can tell you they do give 
> you ownership upon leaving class.  Some of the other schools you 
> mentioned, GDF and Leader I know for sure, have ownership for the first 1 
> to 2 years, before ownership is turned over to you.  Another big thing to 
> consider in your research is follow up servicces, especially if you live 
> quite a distance from the school, for example, halfway across the country 
> as I do.  Seeing Eye will visit you anytime it's needed, no matter where 
> you live.  They travel throughout the States and Canada to visit 
> graduates.  Some of the smaller schools, such as GDA and SEGDI, are too 
> small to provide these services to graduates who live everywhere.
> All of the schools can put out a bad match, none of them are perfect.  My 
> first dog and I ended up not working out, but it was no fault of anyone.
> If you have further questions, feel free to write me offlist.
> Best, do keep us posted.
> Stacy and London
>
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