[nagdu] a new guide dog program

[Peter Donahue]

Hello Julie and everyone,

    Perhaps this dose of satire will help me shake this cold.

Peter Donahue

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Hicks" <bob at seeinghandassociation.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program


Sign me up!  grin

Looks like I get everything everyone wants!  Superb!

Best regards,

Bob Hicks
Access Technology Specialist
Seeing Hand Association, Inc.
304-232-4810
<bob at seeinghandassociation.com>
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 3:15 PM
Subject: [nagdu] a new guide dog program


> Heya all!
>
> I've decided to start my very own, brand spankin' new guide dog program!
> Of course it will be totally state of the art.  The very latest in
> offering blind people all the rights and privileges they so want.
>
> All training will happen in your home environment.  We will drop off the
> dog to you on Monday morning with a booklet describing the use and care of
> the dog.  since you are very skilled in blindness alternatives, this
> shouldn't be a problem.  this is for your convenience.  should you have
> questions please call the number in the booklet and leave a message.
> Someone will call you back when we feel like it.
>
> The trainer will not disturb your normal routine during the home training
> process.   You will be free to take the dog wherever you like as soon as
> you like, immediately after signing all the release of liability forms.
> If you or the dog experience a mental health crisis please seek the
> services of a professional.
>
> None of the dogs will be given health testing or hip X-rays.  You, being a
> competent blind person, will be able to administer any complicated medical
> interventions the dog may need.  Please see Appendix A in the booklet for
> troubleshooting tips.
>
> In line with our forward philosophy on blindness, we firmly believe that
> all blind people, regardless of their background, experience, available
> time or inclination can be competent dog trainers.  We therefore will
> provide only the barest minimum of training.  Should you experience
> difficulty, please see Appendix B of the booklet for suggestions.
>
> We do not want to be viewed as a charity for the blind because this would
> be demeaning to blind people.  We therefore charge $75,000 for each dog.
> We are sorry that refunds or guarantees are not available.  The purchase
> price must be paid in full before delivery of the dog.
>
> In keeping with our hands off approach to the training experience, your
> privacy and independence, we will not be offering any follow up services.
> After dropping off the dog to your home, you will never again hear from
> any of our staff.
>
> Sincerely,
> The C.R.A.P. Guide Dog School
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