[nagdu] a new guide dog program

Lisa Irving lirving1234 at cox.net
Fri Feb 18 22:52:31 UTC 2011 

Can we barter? I'm a decent cook with a soar body.
----- 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: Friday, February 18, 2011 5:50 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program


> Hi,
>
>    As a licensed massage therapist, I would be willing to provide massage 
> and bodywork on a private contract basis for 100 k per year with a 10% 
> increase annually  for cost of living. If you're interested? Send your 
> proposal via Email.
>
>    Bryan
> ----- 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: Friday, February 18, 2011 7:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>
>
>> How much additional cost would include these amenities?  What about a 
>> masseuse?
>>
>> 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: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 2:40 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>>
>>
>>> The state of the art facilities are here, where I get to enjoy them! 
>>> A giant fenced in dog run area, a swimming pool, hot tub, fitness room, 
>>> gourmet meals...ah it's the life!  They are going to be purchased with 
>>> the $75,000 from the sale of the dog. Sorry no one else will get to 
>>> enjoy the facilities.  Home training is what all blind people want these 
>>> days.
>>>
>>> *smile*
>>> Julie
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Peggy" <pshald at neb.rr.com>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 11:54 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>>>
>>>
>>>>I just had to read this again today, without laughing ... I just have 
>>>>one question that hasn't been asked yet ... if all the training is done 
>>>>through my home in my enviornment ... who pays to make it state of the 
>>>>art training because I assure that my town nor my home are neither one 
>>>>state of the art?? Do you provide this service??  Is it included in the 
>>>>purchase price?? Or do we have to make sure our homes, towns, etc have 
>>>>all the latest state of the art products necessary for dog training 
>>>>before we can hope for dilivery of the dog??  Wow, added onto the 75,000 
>>>>purchase price ... money will be tight for a while!!  But since I am a 
>>>>very compentent blind person with job opportunities coming out of my 
>>>>ears ... it really should be no problem!!  If you could answer my 
>>>>questions that would be great though!! This school sounds soooooo 
>>>>wonderful!!  And as I'm an independent blind person awaiting your answer 
>>>>... I really should check my spelling before sending this ... but I 
>>>>don't want to!!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message----- 
>>>> From: Julie J
>>>> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 2:15 PM
>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> 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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>>>>
>>>> Friends are like a snow flake.
>>>> If you pee on them they go away
>>>>
>>>>
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