[nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

Thu Jun 30 18:47:14 UTC 2011

especially you are saying Louisiana tech and not the Louisiana School for the Blind, because hey they are our school and go  by our philosophy and as I remember NFB doesn't put down guide dogs, not in 25+ years.

Since we are going no where, and the same people complain about these issues, maybe they should actually come to a meeting or a convention and find out. 

I know there are many people on this list not paying or even NFB members, but if you want to have some kind of say, until you are involved and are looking as an outsider. Freedom of speech of course, and I don't agree with some people within the nfb, but at the same time, I have been a member, studying about it good and bad and maybe my own decisions.

Now if you decide not to come to conventions, participate in meetings, then you have nothing to compare it to, just here says.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)<mailto:REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com> 
  To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:39 PM
  Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

  Do share, what was the t-shirt? 

  -----Original Message-----
  From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Albert J Rizzi
  Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:39 PM
  To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
  Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

  Ms. Avila Guerrero,

  I just wrote you off list. I appreciate your sentiments.

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

  I object as well! It's a good thing I wasn't planning on coming. We are a
  brand new Team, and if I had come, I was planning on leaving her in my room
  on occasion.
  I am a fairly new NFB member, however, I have in the year and a half I have
  been a member, noticed a bias against Dogs, and a very pro attitude towards
  canes. This was evident by the t-shirt being promoted by Louisiana Tech a
  few months ago.
  I think it's time I re-think my NFB membership>
  Bertha 
  -----Original Message-----
  From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
  Of Tracy Carcione
  Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 12:15 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
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