[nagdu] Michigan Association of Guide Dog Users

[Larry D. Keeler]

Because we don't bother to research!  I was even under that impression. 
Apparently early on, there were some associated with NFB who were against 
guide dogs.  In town, here in Ann Arbor, there are at least 2 Pilot 
handlers.  Me and an older gentleman.  Our chapter had our first meeting we 
both showed up.  He left his dog at home because he wasn't sure about what 
would happen.  I, braught Holly with me.  I figured that if they were going 
to objecct, they'd do it right off.  The other man never came back but now, 
I'm our chapter secretary.  I've also been to our state convention and 
several other meetings.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Juanita Herrera" <juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Michigan Association of Guide Dog Users


> Why do people get the impression that the NFB is antiguide dog? I've
> heard that a lot, and I just found it strange because even my NFB
> chapter president has a guide dog himself. Why do people forpulate
> their own ideas?
> Best,
> Juanita And Anise
>
> On 2/27/12, Marion Gwizdala <blind411 at verizon.net> wrote:
>> Larry & William,
>>     Well, technically, I'm from Michigan - Bay City/Essexville! (smile) 
>> I'm
>> in Tampa, Florida now! I'll bet there are quite a few guide dog users in 
>> the
>> Great Wolverine State, we just need to shake them out of the woods! One 
>> of
>> the challenges is letting guide dog users know that the NFB is not anti
>> guide dog, as they are led to believe by those in whose best interest it 
>> is
>> to say such things and helping them understand why we need them in our
>> movement. Michigan has some laws that are not congruent with the ADA that
>> need revising and a Michigan NAGDU division is the best option to create
>> these changes. Your affiliate leadership is very supportive of organizing 
>> a
>> division, we just need to get the ball rolling.
>>     How about we schedule a conference call and spread the word about it
>> throughout the state! Pick a date 3 - 4 weeks from now, any day but
>> Thursday, and I will help you get it started. If you want to chat about 
>> it,
>> please give me a call. My contact information is below my signature.
>>
>> 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
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Larry D. Keeler" <lkeeler at comcast.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 4:55 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a question
>>
>>
>>> That's what I'm hoping to find!  I'm getting ready to talk to the Ohio
>>> Association and see if they'll let us wonderful folks from up here join!
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "William Vandervest" <timelord09 at att.net>
>>> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 4:46 PM
>>> Subject: [nagdu] a question
>>>
>>>
>>>> i'm just curious, but are there any people on this list from Michigan
>>>> (aside from Larry and myself)?
>>>>
>>>> If Life Hands You A Lemon, Make Lemonaid
>>>> William And LD Lynard
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