[nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

[Lyn Gwizdak]

So, does the NFB keep a list of the "problem children" to make sure they 
don't get the cheaper room rates or be allowed to sighn up for the NFB 
activities? I wondered about enforcement as well.

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 3:52 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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