[nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting

[rhonda cruz]

 hello yes, may does traffic checks,
 that is vary sad.
 i think they should come to the convention,
 but those are my thoughts,


On Jun 28, 2013, at 5:15 PM, d m gina wrote:

> When I went to piolet I asked about this myself.
> I was told that the instructors did the traffic checks, where piolet felt with traffic the way it is, the dog would go in front no matter what.
> I felt better knowing that the dogs learned how to do this kind of work.
> Original message:
>> Rhonda,
>>        Pilot has not been to an NFB convention since I have been an
>> officer. When I spoke with Jay Gray to invite him, he said Pilot would never
>> attend another convention because it was his opinion one of his trainers was
>> embarrassed at a meeting. I don't remember the incident, but he said the
>> trainer was asked about traffic checks and she said Pilot did not do traffic
>> checks. Apparently, the president at the time was very surprised and
>> exclaimed, "You don't do traffic checks?" According to someone else that was
>> there, this is how it happened and a rather strong discussion of the
>> importance of traffic checks followed. I told Mr. Gray that I felt it was a
>> reasonable question and couldn't imagine not doing traffic checks while
>> assuring him that, in spite of the fact that our members can be very
>> assertive, I would never allow anyone to insult another nor treat anyone
>> with disrespect or in an undignified manner. Pilot has still not chosen to
>> attend our conventions, though!
> 
>> Fraternally yours,
>> Marion Gwizdala
> 
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of rhonda cruz
>> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 5:41 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting
> 
>> hello does pilot dogs come to the nfb convention.
>> just wondering.
> 
>> On Jun 28, 2013, at 5:13 AM, Julie J. wrote:
> 
>>> Silly question...but have all the training programs been invited?  Do they
>> know they have an opportunity to speak?
> 
>>> Why I ask is because several years ago when I was at a convention in
>> Dallas, I was speaking with a representative from Guide Dogs of Texas in the
>> Exhibit Hall.  Just in polite conversation I said something about looking
>> forward to hearing an update about their program at this evenings NAGDU
>> meeting.  The lady had no idea what I was talking about.  The program was
>> new and that had been her first convention.  She had planned to go to the
>> welcome meeting for first time convention attendees at the same time the
>> NAGDU meeting was being held.  There was no intent to ignore NAGDU or not
>> provide info, they just had no idea the option was available.
> 
>>> Just wondering,
>>> Julie
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> -----Original Message----- From: National Association of Guide Dog
>>> Users
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:17 PM
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>>> ; 'New York Association of Guide Dog Users' ; New Jersey Association
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>>> Subject: [nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting
> 
>>> Dear All,
> 
>>>              Here is an updated list of training program
>>> representatives who will be attending the NAGDU meeting on July 3 to
>>> offer their input on the Guide dog Consumers' Bill of Rights.
> 
> 
> 
>>> Julie Unwin, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
> 
>>> Paul Lopez, Guide Dogs for the Blind
> 
>>> Wells Jones, Guide Dog Foundation
> 
>>> Rod Haneline, Leader Dogs for the Blind
> 
>>> Jim Kutsch, The Seeing Eye
> 
> 
> 
>>> Once again, if your training program is not on this list, you may want
>>> to ask them to offer their comments to us via email. They may do so by
>>> sending a message to the address below my signature.
> 
> 
> 
>>> Fraternally yours,
> 
> 
> 
>>> Marion Gwizdala, President
> 
>>> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
> 
>>> National Federation of the Blind
> 
>>> (813) 626-2789 (Office)
> 
>>> 888-NAGDU411 (Hotline
> 
>>> President at nagdu.org
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>>> www.nagdu.org
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