[NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 142, Issue 23
Mardi Hadfield
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Mon Jan 30 07:14:51 UTC 2017
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> 1. Intro and great news (Amanda Markham)
> 2. Re: Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling in
> Pairs (Becky Frankeberger)
> 3. Re: Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling in
> Pairs (Buddy Brannan)
> 4. Re: Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling in
> Pairs (Becky Frankeberger)
> 5. Re: Intro and great news (Chantel Cuddemi)
> 6. Re: Intro and great news (Dan Weiner)
> 7. Re: Intro and great news (roanna bacchus)
> 8. Re: Intro and great news (Cindy Ray)
> 9. Re: Intro and great news (lkeeler at comcast.net)
> 10. Re: Intro and great news (Amanda Markham)
> 11. Re: Intro and great news (Nancy VanderBrink)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 11:52:17 -0500
> From: Amanda Markham <markham73 at gmail.com>
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
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> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
> life now.
>
> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
> difficult to find a job.
> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
> never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
> it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
> and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
> effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
> which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
> am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
> the great news shall we?
>
> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
> say no, but that's okay as well.
>
>
> --
> Thank you and warmest regards,
> Amanda markham
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 09:11:38 -0800
> From: "Becky Frankeberger" <b.butterfly at comcast.net>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city,
> traveling in Pairs
> Message-ID: <007a01d27989$97014910$c503db30$@comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Buddy, remember when we went to the mall? Remember when we walked to the
> radio station? You slowed your fast dog down to walk with me, gentle hugs.
> I
> respect you so much for doing that kindness like sixteen years ago.
> We were able to see the race car parked in the mall, because we walked
> together.
>
> Warmly,
> Becky and Jake
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
> via
> NAGDU
> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 2:13 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling
> in
> Pairs
>
> Could be I haven't got a clue what I'm talking about (I usually don't, but
> when's that stopped me?) but this sounds like a bit of a disastrophe
> waiting
> to happen. How would this be different from, say, having your dog guide
> while at the same time using a sighted guide? Here you've got two brains
> trying to guide. What happens if they don't agree on which way to navigate
> an obstacle? Seems to me this would be confusing to the dogs, if not also
> to
> the humans. While I'm happy this works for y'all, I'd be surprised if it
> could be made to work in general usage.
>
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>
>
>
>
> > On Jan 27, 2017, at 4:06 PM, Nancy VanderBrink via NAGDU
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Becky,
> > Any suggestions on how to do this?
> > Thanks,
> > Nancy
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jan 27, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NAGDU
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Sorry, I have a different view. I care about my friend so they slow down
> to
> >> walk with me or I slow down to walk with them. You can talk to each
> other
> >> and exchange valuable information about what is around you the other
> missed.
> >> My husband is a very fast walker when I first met him. He cared about me
> and
> >> slowed his fast dog down. The dog learned. In fact our dogs got so much
> in
> >> sync, he worked his dog on the left and mine was on the right and we
> held
> >> hands in the middle, smile.
> >>
> >> People control your dogs. Teach them how to walk in sync with your
> friend
> or
> >> lover.
> >>
> >> Just another point of view from many years of handling dogs, warm smile.
> >>
> >> Becky and sweet Jake
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica
> Snyder
> >> via NAGDU
> >> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 6:13 AM
> >> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: Jessica Snyder <cloudedleopard2010 at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling in
> >> Pairs
> >>
> >> Hello,
> >> I as some others do teach my dogs to find trash cans. This is however
> made
> >> more difficult and they are not as readily available I do like David's
> idea
> >> of the strap with clip so the bag is not being carried by the handler
> thank
> >> you!
> >>
> >> As for walking in pairs, I am also similar to several of you in that I
> am
> >> the faster walker in the pair. I do also follow Ashley's idea of keeping
> >> some sort of verbal communication with my fellow traveler. Worst case
> >> scenario, we will agree to meet at the next curb and walk the block
> >> separately obviously, if one gets held up Buy a distraction or full
> sidewalk
> >> block etc. that can cause some trouble but then you just wait until your
> >> person reaches the curb with you before crossing.
> >> Tracy, I agree with Joe's idea of trying to feed your dog it work that
> may
> >> associate a closer parking spot with receiving breakfast. Then of course
> >> clicking and treating when he relieves where it is safest. Also,
> marsha's
> >> idea of using and alley were dumpster as they tend to be quieter areas
> is
> >> good as well if those are readily available near your office. Good luck
> >> parking in the city can definitely be very difficult and is not always
> safe
> >> but certainly is necessary.
> >> Thank you
> >> Jessica
> >> Sent from my iPad
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 12:19:23 -0500
> From: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city,
> traveling in Pairs
> Message-ID: <75F5D91E-4213-4F1C-BFD3-43F967891999 at brannan.name>
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>
> Hi Becky,
>
> Oh sure. No problem with slowing down to match speeds. What I think could
> be a problem would be working two dogs holding hands, sounds awfully
> confusing, but if you've got it worked out, all to the good.
>
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>
>
>
>
> > On Jan 28, 2017, at 12:11 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NAGDU <
> nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Buddy, remember when we went to the mall? Remember when we walked to the
> > radio station? You slowed your fast dog down to walk with me, gentle
> hugs. I
> > respect you so much for doing that kindness like sixteen years ago.
> > We were able to see the race car parked in the mall, because we walked
> > together.
> >
> > Warmly,
> > Becky and Jake
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy
> Brannan via
> > NAGDU
> > Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 2:13 PM
> > To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> > Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city,
> traveling in
> > Pairs
> >
> > Could be I haven't got a clue what I'm talking about (I usually don't,
> but
> > when's that stopped me?) but this sounds like a bit of a disastrophe
> waiting
> > to happen. How would this be different from, say, having your dog guide
> > while at the same time using a sighted guide? Here you've got two brains
> > trying to guide. What happens if they don't agree on which way to
> navigate
> > an obstacle? Seems to me this would be confusing to the dogs, if not
> also to
> > the humans. While I'm happy this works for y'all, I'd be surprised if it
> > could be made to work in general usage.
> >
> > --
> > Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> > Phone: 814-860-3194
> > Mobile: 814-431-0962
> > Email: buddy at brannan.name
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Jan 27, 2017, at 4:06 PM, Nancy VanderBrink via NAGDU
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hey Becky,
> >> Any suggestions on how to do this?
> >> Thanks,
> >> Nancy
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Jan 27, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NAGDU
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Sorry, I have a different view. I care about my friend so they slow
> down
> > to
> >>> walk with me or I slow down to walk with them. You can talk to each
> other
> >>> and exchange valuable information about what is around you the other
> > missed.
> >>> My husband is a very fast walker when I first met him. He cared about
> me
> > and
> >>> slowed his fast dog down. The dog learned. In fact our dogs got so much
> > in
> >>> sync, he worked his dog on the left and mine was on the right and we
> held
> >>> hands in the middle, smile.
> >>>
> >>> People control your dogs. Teach them how to walk in sync with your
> friend
> > or
> >>> lover.
> >>>
> >>> Just another point of view from many years of handling dogs, warm
> smile.
> >>>
> >>> Becky and sweet Jake
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica
> Snyder
> >>> via NAGDU
> >>> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 6:13 AM
> >>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> >>> Cc: Jessica Snyder <cloudedleopard2010 at gmail.com>
> >>> Subject: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling
> in
> >>> Pairs
> >>>
> >>> Hello,
> >>> I as some others do teach my dogs to find trash cans. This is however
> > made
> >>> more difficult and they are not as readily available I do like David's
> > idea
> >>> of the strap with clip so the bag is not being carried by the handler
> > thank
> >>> you!
> >>>
> >>> As for walking in pairs, I am also similar to several of you in that I
> am
> >>> the faster walker in the pair. I do also follow Ashley's idea of
> keeping
> >>> some sort of verbal communication with my fellow traveler. Worst case
> >>> scenario, we will agree to meet at the next curb and walk the block
> >>> separately obviously, if one gets held up Buy a distraction or full
> > sidewalk
> >>> block etc. that can cause some trouble but then you just wait until
> your
> >>> person reaches the curb with you before crossing.
> >>> Tracy, I agree with Joe's idea of trying to feed your dog it work that
> > may
> >>> associate a closer parking spot with receiving breakfast. Then of
> course
> >>> clicking and treating when he relieves where it is safest. Also,
> marsha's
> >>> idea of using and alley were dumpster as they tend to be quieter areas
> > is
> >>> good as well if those are readily available near your office. Good luck
> >>> parking in the city can definitely be very difficult and is not always
> > safe
> >>> but certainly is necessary.
> >>> Thank you
> >>> Jessica
> >>> Sent from my iPad
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 10:00:38 -0800
> From: "Becky Frankeberger" <b.butterfly at comcast.net>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city,
> traveling in Pairs
> Message-ID: <008601d27990$6f8cb6b0$4ea62410$@comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Buddy that was a while ago. Jake is now on my left side. The dogs looked at
> each other to keep pace. It was really darling. My Baxter always looked to
> Chessy for direction, soft smile, while we held hands in the middle. Even
> when Kevin got Tomato Head Jake looked over at him. Boy if I could read
> Jake's mind. Knock it off flat head, you're walkin my pace. Tomato head
> dropped his eyes, like he was saying alright. Jake walks now he is on the
> left, at Kevin right heal. If it is tight, Jake will sneak behind Kevin.
> With the support cane I am a little wider, smile.
>
> Becky and sweet Jake
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
> via
> NAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 9:19 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling
> in
> Pairs
>
> Hi Becky,
>
> Oh sure. No problem with slowing down to match speeds. What I think could
> be
> a problem would be working two dogs holding hands, sounds awfully
> confusing,
> but if you've got it worked out, all to the good.
>
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>
>
>
>
> > On Jan 28, 2017, at 12:11 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NAGDU
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Buddy, remember when we went to the mall? Remember when we walked to the
> > radio station? You slowed your fast dog down to walk with me, gentle
> hugs.
> I
> > respect you so much for doing that kindness like sixteen years ago.
> > We were able to see the race car parked in the mall, because we walked
> > together.
> >
> > Warmly,
> > Becky and Jake
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
> via
> > NAGDU
> > Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 2:13 PM
> > To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> > Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling
> in
> > Pairs
> >
> > Could be I haven't got a clue what I'm talking about (I usually don't,
> but
> > when's that stopped me?) but this sounds like a bit of a disastrophe
> waiting
> > to happen. How would this be different from, say, having your dog guide
> > while at the same time using a sighted guide? Here you've got two brains
> > trying to guide. What happens if they don't agree on which way to
> navigate
> > an obstacle? Seems to me this would be confusing to the dogs, if not also
> to
> > the humans. While I'm happy this works for y'all, I'd be surprised if it
> > could be made to work in general usage.
> >
> > --
> > Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> > Phone: 814-860-3194
> > Mobile: 814-431-0962
> > Email: buddy at brannan.name
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Jan 27, 2017, at 4:06 PM, Nancy VanderBrink via NAGDU
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hey Becky,
> >> Any suggestions on how to do this?
> >> Thanks,
> >> Nancy
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Jan 27, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NAGDU
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Sorry, I have a different view. I care about my friend so they slow
> down
> > to
> >>> walk with me or I slow down to walk with them. You can talk to each
> other
> >>> and exchange valuable information about what is around you the other
> > missed.
> >>> My husband is a very fast walker when I first met him. He cared about
> me
> > and
> >>> slowed his fast dog down. The dog learned. In fact our dogs got so much
> > in
> >>> sync, he worked his dog on the left and mine was on the right and we
> held
> >>> hands in the middle, smile.
> >>>
> >>> People control your dogs. Teach them how to walk in sync with your
> friend
> > or
> >>> lover.
> >>>
> >>> Just another point of view from many years of handling dogs, warm
> smile.
> >>>
> >>> Becky and sweet Jake
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica
> Snyder
> >>> via NAGDU
> >>> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 6:13 AM
> >>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> >>> Cc: Jessica Snyder <cloudedleopard2010 at gmail.com>
> >>> Subject: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling
> in
> >>> Pairs
> >>>
> >>> Hello,
> >>> I as some others do teach my dogs to find trash cans. This is however
> > made
> >>> more difficult and they are not as readily available I do like David's
> > idea
> >>> of the strap with clip so the bag is not being carried by the handler
> > thank
> >>> you!
> >>>
> >>> As for walking in pairs, I am also similar to several of you in that I
> am
> >>> the faster walker in the pair. I do also follow Ashley's idea of
> keeping
> >>> some sort of verbal communication with my fellow traveler. Worst case
> >>> scenario, we will agree to meet at the next curb and walk the block
> >>> separately obviously, if one gets held up Buy a distraction or full
> > sidewalk
> >>> block etc. that can cause some trouble but then you just wait until
> your
> >>> person reaches the curb with you before crossing.
> >>> Tracy, I agree with Joe's idea of trying to feed your dog it work that
> > may
> >>> associate a closer parking spot with receiving breakfast. Then of
> course
> >>> clicking and treating when he relieves where it is safest. Also,
> marsha's
> >>> idea of using and alley were dumpster as they tend to be quieter areas
> > is
> >>> good as well if those are readily available near your office. Good luck
> >>> parking in the city can definitely be very difficult and is not always
> > safe
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:26:23 +0000
> From: Chantel Cuddemi <jawsgirl87 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
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> Hello, Amanda! I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to this
> great list! You are going to enjoy it here, and feel free to jump in and
> join the conversation anytime you wish! There are plenty of GDF graduates
> on this list. Again, welcome aboard!
> On Sat, Jan 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM Amanda Markham via NAGDU <
> nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
> > Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
> > Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
> > Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
> > gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
> > been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
> > sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
> > beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
> > the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
> > still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
> > life now.
> >
> > I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
> > institute and receiving my associates degree in information
> > technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
> > I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
> > there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
> > could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
> > Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
> > with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
> > school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
> > difficult to find a job.
> > I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
> > never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
> > it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
> > and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
> > effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
> > I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
> > recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
> > which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
> > am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
> > the great news shall we?
> >
> > Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
> > pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
> > first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
> > how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
> > Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
> > safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
> > same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
> > application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
> > 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
> > the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
> > lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
> > and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
> > used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
> > say no, but that's okay as well.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thank you and warmest regards,
> > Amanda markham
> >
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 13:45:17 -0500
> From: "Dan Weiner" <dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
> Message-ID: <201701281845.v0SIjIOI011498 at mail41c28.carrierzone.com>
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> I'm sure you'll do fine. I'm Dan Weiner, (rhymes with finer) and I'm on my
> fourth guide dog, hard to believe, I have had dogs for 23 years. My
> current partner in crime is a yellow lab named Parker from Guide Dogs of
> America.
> I think you'll enjoy having a dog, at least I hope you will.
> and we're all hear to encourage you every step of the way.
> It may not always seem like it--lol as we are all like drunks at a bar, we
> all have different opinions about everything, but no one wants a new guide
> dog user to be successful more than other guide dog users.
>
> I'm sorry about your difficulties in finding work.
> I'd like to be one of those who say "Oh just keep trying" but there is a
> reason that the statistics show the high percentage of unemployment for us
> blind folks. Despite the crowing about how successful some of our
> job-holding fellow blind people hmay be--lol it is still difficult and I
> know I've been on all sides.
> I wish you luck and if a job is part of your goals and dreams I want you to
> find the perfect one.
>
> Always glad to hear from you or answer questions.
>
> Dan the man with Parker the nut
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda Markham
> via NAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 11:52 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Amanda Markham
> Subject: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>
> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is Amanda
> and
> I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of gaining
> self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've been to two
> national conventions and have come away from them with a sense of
> adventure.
> A need for discovery and a goal to push myself beyond my comfort zone. I
> used to be one who didn't mind staying in the house, playing games on my
> computer. Although from time to time I still do this, A need to get out and
> go places is part of my daily life now.
>
> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
> institute
> and receiving my associates degree in information technology. While some
> aspects of college were great, others were not.
> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because there
> programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I could not get
> my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed with a
> 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of school and while
> I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very difficult to find a job.
> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
> never
> heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most, it drives me
> to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues and skill sets.
> Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an effort to get out at
> least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
> recently
> closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of which being
> that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I am already doing
> for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto the great news shall we?
>
> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his first
> dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but how the dog
> enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer Jeff unfortunetly
> had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some safety issues. In
> August
> he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the same. So I have! I filled out
> both the pre application and online application and just received my
> paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about the
> interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would lessen my
> chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview and walk, I
> realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I used to, there's a
> good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could say no, but that's okay
> as well.
>
>
> --
> Thank you and warmest regards,
> Amanda markham
>
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>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 13:47:55 -0500
> From: roanna bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
> Message-ID: <588ce796.4e4e810a.5041.307e at mx.google.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Hi Amanda welcome to the list. My name is Roanna Bacchus. I am
> a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in
> Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Central Florida.
> I have my resume prepared to send out to potential employers.
> Congratulations on applying for your first guide dog.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:54:15 -0600
> From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
> Message-ID: <003201d279a8$b02c3700$1084a500$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> And the crowing that the successful people do is justified so long as they
> don't lord over the ones still seeking the fact that they've been
> successful. Sometimes the crowing gives people the strength to continue on
> even when it gets tough. But Amanda, I believe you will find a job, and I
> believe you will love your dog when you go for it.
> Cindy Lou Ray
> cindyray at gmail.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Weiner via
> NAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 12:45 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Dan Weiner <dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>
> I'm sure you'll do fine. I'm Dan Weiner, (rhymes with finer) and I'm on my
> fourth guide dog, hard to believe, I have had dogs for 23 years. My
> current partner in crime is a yellow lab named Parker from Guide Dogs of
> America.
> I think you'll enjoy having a dog, at least I hope you will.
> and we're all hear to encourage you every step of the way.
> It may not always seem like it--lol as we are all like drunks at a bar, we
> all have different opinions about everything, but no one wants a new guide
> dog user to be successful more than other guide dog users.
>
> I'm sorry about your difficulties in finding work.
> I'd like to be one of those who say "Oh just keep trying" but there is a
> reason that the statistics show the high percentage of unemployment for us
> blind folks. Despite the crowing about how successful some of our
> job-holding fellow blind people hmay be--lol it is still difficult and I
> know I've been on all sides.
> I wish you luck and if a job is part of your goals and dreams I want you to
> find the perfect one.
>
> Always glad to hear from you or answer questions.
>
> Dan the man with Parker the nut
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda Markham
> via NAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 11:52 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Amanda Markham
> Subject: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>
> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is Amanda
> and
> I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of gaining
> self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've been to two
> national conventions and have come away from them with a sense of
> adventure.
> A need for discovery and a goal to push myself beyond my comfort zone. I
> used to be one who didn't mind staying in the house, playing games on my
> computer. Although from time to time I still do this, A need to get out and
> go places is part of my daily life now.
>
> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
> institute
> and receiving my associates degree in information technology. While some
> aspects of college were great, others were not.
> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because there
> programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I could not get
> my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed with a
> 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of school and while
> I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very difficult to find a job.
> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
> never
> heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most, it drives me
> to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues and skill sets.
> Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an effort to get out at
> least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
> recently
> closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of which being
> that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I am already doing
> for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto the great news shall we?
>
> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his first
> dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but how the dog
> enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer Jeff unfortunetly
> had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some safety issues. In
> August
> he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the same. So I have! I filled out
> both the pre application and online application and just received my
> paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about the
> interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would lessen my
> chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview and walk, I
> realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I used to, there's a
> good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could say no, but that's okay
> as well.
>
>
> --
> Thank you and warmest regards,
> Amanda markham
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 15:58:18 -0500
> From: <lkeeler at comcast.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
> Message-ID: <EC9FFFAA1CD04262A32FAA608C10E129 at LarryPC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hi Amanda. Have heard of you! Larry Keeler from Ann Arbor. I'm workihng
> with
> a Pilot labradoodle named Holly. I believe I've heard of you from Jeff.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amanda Markham via NAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 11:52 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Amanda Markham
> Subject: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>
> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
> life now.
>
> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
> difficult to find a job.
> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
> never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
> it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
> and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
> effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
> which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
> am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
> the great news shall we?
>
> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
> say no, but that's okay as well.
>
>
> --
> Thank you and warmest regards,
> Amanda markham
>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:54:06 -0500
> From: Amanda Markham <markham73 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
> Message-ID: <14D80960-97ED-49BF-9823-8F378CA279B7 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Thank you for all of your kind messages. I also want to say that I am very
> committed to the experiences and changes that a guy dog will bring. Even
> cleaning up after it. LOL. I may have the worst stomach in the world, but
> even those people have guide dogs now and they find it easy. At least
> that's what I've experienced.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 28, 2017, at 3:58 PM, lkeeler--- via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Amanda. Have heard of you! Larry Keeler from Ann Arbor. I'm workihng
> with a Pilot labradoodle named Holly. I believe I've heard of you from Jeff.
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Amanda Markham via NAGDU
> > Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 11:52 AM
> > To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Amanda Markham
> > Subject: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
> >
> > Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
> > Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
> > Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
> > Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
> > gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
> > been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
> > sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
> > beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
> > the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
> > still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
> > life now.
> >
> > I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
> > institute and receiving my associates degree in information
> > technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
> > I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
> > there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
> > could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
> > Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
> > with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
> > school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
> > difficult to find a job.
> > I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
> > never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
> > it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
> > and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
> > effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
> > I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
> > recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
> > which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
> > am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
> > the great news shall we?
> >
> > Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
> > pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
> > first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
> > how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
> > Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
> > safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
> > same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
> > application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
> > 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
> > the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
> > lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
> > and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
> > used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
> > say no, but that's okay as well.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thank you and warmest regards,
> > Amanda markham
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> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 23:58:35 +0000
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> It was not easy at first and sometimes it really is not fun especially in
> the rain when it is cold but you know that it is something that you do and
> it seems like such a small thing now. I know it seemed like a really big
> thing when I was at guy dog school but it's just something I do now.
>
> If the smell bothers me I just turn my head away.
>
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> > On Jan 28, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Thank you for all of your kind messages. I also want to say that I am
> very committed to the experiences and changes that a guy dog will bring.
> Even cleaning up after it. LOL. I may have the worst stomach in the world,
> but even those people have guide dogs now and they find it easy. At least
> that's what I've experienced.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jan 28, 2017, at 3:58 PM, lkeeler--- via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Amanda. Have heard of you! Larry Keeler from Ann Arbor. I'm workihng
> with a Pilot labradoodle named Holly. I believe I've heard of you from Jeff.
> >>
> >> -----Original Message----- From: Amanda Markham via NAGDU
> >> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 11:52 AM
> >> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: Amanda Markham
> >> Subject: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
> >>
> >> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
> >> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
> >> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
> >> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
> >> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
> >> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
> >> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
> >> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
> >> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
> >> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
> >> life now.
> >>
> >> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
> >> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
> >> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
> >> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
> >> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
> >> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
> >> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
> >> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
> >> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
> >> difficult to find a job.
> >> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
> >> never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
> >> it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
> >> and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
> >> effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
> >> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
> >> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
> >> which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
> >> am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
> >> the great news shall we?
> >>
> >> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
> >> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
> >> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
> >> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
> >> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
> >> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
> >> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
> >> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
> >> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
> >> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
> >> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
> >> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
> >> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
> >> say no, but that's okay as well.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Thank you and warmest regards,
> >> Amanda markham
> >>
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Welcome to the NAGDU list,Amanda. I am Mardi and I live in Tucson Arizona.
I have trained all my own guide dogs,because when I needed a guide dog,
there were no schools that trained for wheelchair users.I have trained 3
Siberian huskies, 1 Belgian Shepherd,and am currently training a Dutch
Shepherd to be my next Guide, I am currently using a Siberian Husky named
Neechee. I know you will enjoy the list. The people are great. Good luck in
finding a job and in getting your first guide dog. Take care, Mardi and
Shaman,semi-retired and Neechee,GD and Sedona,GDIT.
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