[nagdu] Michigan Association of Guide Dog Users

Tue Feb 28 15:45:07 UTC 2012

It's unfortunate that people develop the idea that The NFB is
antiguide dog and then they spread the word around creating a rumor
that is not true. Not that he didn't stick around. I know certain
organizations are not for everyone.

On 2/28/12, Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com> wrote:
> Why is it unfortunate?
> It just means the guy has other priorities.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Juanita Herrera
> Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:38 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Michigan Association of Guide Dog Users
>
> That's very unfortunate. However, those who decide to stick around are
> the lucky ones because they benefit greatly from such a wonderful
> cummunity.
>
> On 2/28/12, Larry D. Keeler <lkeeler at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 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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