[nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

Thu Jun 30 18:56:40 UTC 2011

Bertha,

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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of B Avila Guerrero
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:50 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

I don't think I have been called "stupid" since 7th grade!
I have stayed in many hotels all over the country with my pet dog, and never
have I been told I can't leave her un-attended. As for NFB not being pro
dog, I don't believe it.
Bertha

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 12:37 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Convention Guide Dog Policy

okay this is stupid. This is a policy that has been in affect since 2007
that I have been a member.  I never leave my dog alone, or I don't bring my
dog period.

Again, being a travel professional, I've come across few if no hotels that
allow you to leave a dog alone in the rooms because of possibility of damage
or illness.

Might I remind some of you a few years back that there was a fire in one of
our convention hotels, and thank god it was nothing major, that hotel had to
be evacuated, do you think that if a fire or worse happens, that you will be
allowed to run back to you room and get your dog, heck no.

Has nothing to do with anti-dog, which NFB isn't, it has to do with
responsibilities.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: B Avila Guerrero<mailto:guerrero.avila at sbcglobal.net> 
  To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog
Users'<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:29 PM
  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
  > President at NAGDU.ORG<mailto:President at NAGDU.ORG>
  > HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG<http://www.nagdu.org/>
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