[nagdu] our efforts with zoos

[Marion Gwizdala]

Aleeha,

	Rather than reiterate what has already been written on the topic of
NAGDU's work with zoos through the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA),
please take a look at our Harness up blog at

http://harnessup.wordpress.com 

and refer others to it, as well.

Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789
(888) 624-3841 (Hotline)
President at nagdu.org
http://www.nagdu.org

High expectations create unlimited potential for the blind!



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aleeha Dudley via
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Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 2:28 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] our efforts with zoos

Hi,
     Some discussion on another list made me think of this. I know that
NAGDU is working to improve access for guide dog handlers to zoos. I've
never taken my dog to a zoo, mainly because I think they're boring, but I
would like to know what the organization is trying to accomplish with this
effort. There was some concern on the other list, and frankly I agree with
some of it, that the dog's presence could upset the other animals or vice
versa. Could someone please fill me in on what policies are like now and
what we, as NAGDU, are trying to do?
Others' thoughts on this subject would also be appreciated.
Thanks,
Aleeha

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Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Yellow Labrador Dallas Vice President, Ohio
Association of Blind Students
Email: blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com
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