[nagdu] Naming names

[Marion Gwizdala]

Dear All,
    I agree that we should not say inflammatory things about a training 
program; however, I also believe training programs should be consumer-driven 
and we have a right to know how they are measuring up in the area of 
consumer service and satisfaction. For instance, if a training program only 
focuses upon keeping donors happy and promulgate negative stereotypes about 
blindness in an effort to raise money, consumers have a right to speak out 
against such unethical behavior. Likewise, if consumers believe there is 
malfeasance in a program, we have a right to speak up about that, as well.I 
do not want to engage in program bashing; however, as president of the 
National Association of Guide dog Users, I will not walk on eggshells when 
it comes to holding training programs accountable for their behavior.

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: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 2:28 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Naming names


>I understand Marsha's point about not school-bashing, but, like Larry says, 
>how can people find out about school X if no one will mention the name for 
>fear of offending someone?  Me, I'm for naming names.  In Deanna's 
>question, it seems pretty inocuous.
> And, if someone has a problem with school X, someone considering it would 
> probably want to know.  Same if someone thinks X is the greatest. 
> Cheerleading can be annoying, but knowing a customer is satisfied can be 
> useful.
> Tracy
>
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