[nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

[Albert J Rizzi]

I would have to agree here. It also harkens one to think that the very
organization  which professes our need to be independent and self
determining, that perhaps those of us with a guide have no apparent control
over our dogs. I for one leave my dog home from time to time and use my
cane. I never come home to anything other then a possible chewed up piece of
random paper which I lef out. I also have traveled extensively and have left
my guide in the hotel room, only to find what you would ask? a sleeping dog,
who behaved perfectly while I was out. ridiculous.

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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Tracy Carcione
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:15 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

I object to this policy.  I object to the notion that I need special rules
and supervision because I choose to use a guide dog.  It makes me feel
unwelcome at convention.  Of course, I'd be perfectly welcome, if I
acknowledge that I need others to tell me how to handle my dog, or, better
yet, leave the smelly troublmaking beast at home.
So I will be spending my time, money, and energy in places where I will
actually be treated like an intelligent, responsible adult.  Too bad
that's not the NFB convention.
Funny thing is, I bet  Marion would object too, if it wasn't NFB
leadership decreeing it.
Tracy

> Dear All,
>     In advance of the national convention, I want to remind everyone of
> the NFB policy concerning guide dogs during convention. It is the
> policy of the National Federation of the Blind, endorsed by the
> national Association of Guide Dog Users, that guide dog shall not be
> left unattended in guest rooms at any time. Violation of this policy
> may result in the member's restriction from attending the next two (2)
> conventions of the National Federation of the Blind. We appreciate
> your cooperation and adherence to this policy.
>     As the person responsible for responding to concerns about guide dogs
> during our conventions, I want to share that I have had the necessity
> to respond to at least two complaints during each convention for the
> past four years. In every case, I was told by the guide dog user that
> their dog does not bark when left alone, in spite of the evidence to
> the contrary. It is not my desire to prohibit our members from
> attending convention; however, it is also not my desire to allow a
> guide dog user to disrupt others at convention by another's
> irresponsible behavior. I encourage guide dog users to comply with
> this policy in an effort to maintain order and peace during
> convention.
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala, President
> National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)
> National Federation of the Blind
> 813-626-2789
> President at NAGDU.ORG
> HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG
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