[nagdu] Let me make it clear

[Marianne Denning]

I believe Leader changed its policy due to the explanation given
earlier.  I am not sure why the dog's weight ever got into the mix.  I
believe Leader Dog was afraid of the bad publicity even though the
policy they put in place wouldn't have changed the outcome.
Not-for-profit organizations hate any type of negative publicity.  I
don't know about any of the other schools but would be interested in
their explanations.
I did vote against the resolution at the general session but I am
taking in all of the information being provided and keeping an open
mind.  I truly have concerns about the treatment of dogs and that is
my main concern.  I believe that everyone on this list is concerned
about the way our dogs are treated.  I want to insure that any dog
that is abused by a blind handler is removed as quickly as possible.
That is my only concern in all of this.  I will keep reading and
thinking.
On 7/14/15, Marion Gwizdala via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Marianne,
>
> 	Frankly, I do not buy the argument that donors are behind the
> ownership policies of the programs. I would even venture to say that most
> donors do not know the policies concerning ownership and, if made aware of
> the issue, might question it, as well!
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning
> via nagdu
> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 7:40 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Cc: Marianne Denning
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Let me make it clear
>
> I wish donors didn't have a say but they can take their money elsewhere
> just
> like we can choose another school.  Donors don't want to be associated with
> any organization they feel gives them a bad name for whatever reason.  I
> don't like it but it is a reality of the world we live in today.  Sadly, it
> only takes one bad report to wipe out years of great work. Schools, donors
> and guide dog users have different purposes at times.
>
> On 7/13/15, Michael Hingson via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> As I said they should have a say in puppy raising issues such as
>> training the puppies and such. With very few exceptions they have NO
>> expertise on blindness and guide dog issues. No, puppy raisers and
>> donors are not in a position to have a stake in this issue.
>>
>> I think we need to drop this as Marion suggested. I know you called me
>> yesterday and I will call you later.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>> Michael Hingson
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Howard J.
>> Levine via nagdu
>> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 3:30 PM
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Howard J. Levine
>> Subject: [nagdu] Let me make it clear
>>
>> Puppy raiser put in lot of time and spend there own money raise these
>> dog that we have. If puppy raiser don't have feel like thay have voice
>> then they will stop giving of there time and money.
>>
>>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053