[nagdu] a new guide dog program

[Cindy Ray]

Ah, gee, can't you ever be satisfied? <Giggle>

On Feb 14, 2011, at 3:01 PM, Tamara Smith-Kinney wrote:

> Yes, indeed!
> 
> Only I feel really insulted and deprived of my independence and dignity by
> not having been able to pay in advance for getting all that with my poodle
> guide.
> 
> It's just not fair!  /evil grin/
> 
> Tami Smith-Kinney
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Bob Hicks
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 12:31 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> 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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