[nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

[Marion Gwizdala]

Julie,
    Let me chime in here on this, as well. what you have stated is correct. 
In order to receive the rates we have, one must be registered. In the very 
rare instance in which someone was banned from convention, this is how it 
was handled. The individuals (it was two guide dog users in the same room) 
were not allowed to register for convention. The rack rates at the hotels 
where we hold convention range from $129 - 179 per night. It may be even 
more at the Shingle Creek. By not being allowed to register, when the person 
checks out, the registration logs are searched for at least one person 
registered to the room. You can imagine the difference between $75 
($63/night plus tax) and $200/night ($179 + tax)!
    BTW, as I stated, I have had the need to respond to at least 2 instances 
at each convention for disruptive dogs at convention. I have only barred two 
people; again, boht in the same room. When I attempted to discuss their 
letting their dogs run freely in the hallway and their "F*** you!" response 
to the person who asked them to not do so, I went to their room. When I 
identified myself and attempted to discuss this issue with them, they 
admitted to their behavior, told me there was nothing I could do about it, 
and gave me the same "f*** you response as they slammed the door in my face! 
Not wanting to bar them because of what might be perceived as retaliation, I 
let it slide, hoping there would not be more trouble. The following day, I 
was told they were letting their dogs run wild in the hallway again. I 
responded and found them allowing and encouraging their dogs to run loose 
and bark in the hallway. They obviously had no interest in maintaining 
control over their dogs nor in the general public good.

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala


----- 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: Thursday, June 30, 2011 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy


> Jeff,
>
> I see your point and to some degree you are correct.  However I think the 
> NFB could ensure that a person not get the cheaper group room rate or be 
> eligible to register for convention and various events occurring at 
> convention.  But if a person really wanted to go to the same hotel at the 
> same time as the convention was going on, I don't see how that could be 
> prevented.
>
> Julie
>
>
> On 6/30/2011 3:58 PM, Jeffrey Young wrote:
>> How exactly can the NFB and Nagdu ban someone from attending convention? 
>> It seems a shallow threat that can't be inforced.
>>
>> Jeff and Hansel
>> On Jun 30, 2011, at 2:49 PM, The Pawpower Pack wrote:
>>
>>> I just returned from the American Association of the Deafblind 
>>> conference.  I left my dog for about an hour or so to go swimming.  I 
>>> put the do not disturb sign on the door, and she was quiet the entire 
>>> time-- my neighbor didn't hear a thing.
>>> I would agree that if a dog destroys or damages property in the room 
>>> that it is the handler's responsibility to pay for that, just as they 
>>> would if it was themselves, or their child.  Laveau didn't do anything 
>>> but lay by the door and wait while I was gone.
>>> I couldn't have gone swimming if I had been forced to take her with me.
>>> It is important to know your dog and to be sure he/she can handle being 
>>> alone, but if a person is responsible, and if the person addresses and 
>>> resolves any complaints so that they don't happen again, I don't see the 
>>> issue here.
>>>
>>> Rox and the Kitchen Bitches
>>> Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD and Laveau guide dog, CGC.
>>> Do not meddle in the affaires of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste 
>>> good with ketchup.
>>> http://pawpower4me.blogspot.com
>>> pawpower4me at gmail.com
>>> AIM: lillebriss
>>>
>>>
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