[nagdu] a new guide dog program

Tue Feb 15 00:07:10 UTC 2011

I was kind of suspecting the same thing. 

On Feb 14, 2011, at 4:28 PM, Margo and Arrow wrote:

> I have this feeling that the book is in print and we must our super alternative techniques to read it.
> 
> Margo and Arrow
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie McGinnity" <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 4:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
> 
> 
>> Does the book at least come in braille , or are we so competant that
>> we can scan and emboss it ourselves?  Just a little question for
>> madame president over here.  Lol!
>> 
>> On 2/14/11, Tamara Smith-Kinney <tamara.8024 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> Ah...  Perhaps this could open up a whole new realm of career opportunities
>>> for blind guide dog users.  Who better to sniff out and track down a
>>> delinquent guide dog user than a guide dog user.
>>> 
>>> I don't know about anybody else, but I am going to have to moonlight for
>>> sure just to pay the bill for my guide dog!  /lol/
>>> 
>>> Tami Smith-Kinney
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> Of Lisa belville
>>> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 1:11 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>>> 
>>> But what happens if someone can't pay the bill on time?  Will they send
>>> animal cops around to repossess the dog?  Now that would be something to see
>>> 
>>> on Cops.  Just be sure they digitally remaster my face.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> IF THE HOUSEWORK IS DONE - THEN THE COMPUTER IS Broken!
>>> Lisa Belville
>>> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Bryan Brown" <bryanbrown at solarus.biz>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 2:19 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Awesome! Are you going to offer low rate credit terms?
>>>> 
>>>>   Bryan
>>>> ----- 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 2:15 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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>> 
>> -- 
>> Julie McG
>> Lindbergh High School class of 2009, participating member in Opera
>> Theater's Artist in Training Program, and proud graduate of Guiding
>> Eyes for the Blind
>> 
>> "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
>> everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
>> life."
>> John 3:16
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