[NAGDU] 2017 "Hup-Up" Seminar Update and Thanks

[Danielle Ledet]

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On 3/26/17, james boehm via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Greetings! The Tennessee Association of Guide Dog Users will hold their 4th
> annual “Hup-Up” Seminar March 31, 2017, in Memphis Tennessee! If you are in
> the area, we would like to warmly invite you to come experience a warm,
> positive, educational experience where the NFB philosophy of love, unity,
> and respect for everyone are demonstrated! We are so honored to have The
> Seeing Eye and Guide Dogs for the Blind both exhibit at our convention and
> participate in our seminar! We have a total of now 8 guide dog schools
> participating in our seminar for 2017!!!!! TAGDU is committed to building
> relationships with all guide dog schools, allowing potential guide dog users
> to be educated and decide for themselves which school reflects his or her
> needs and values! TAGDU is also dedicated to ensuring a strong connection
> with all of our members as we strive to spread the NFB philosophy and
> support guide dog users, not only in our state, but around the nation! Our
> seminar will include our two school guest speakers, advocacy training by
> participating in an interactive workshop, working with children as a guide
> dog user, grooming tips and tricks from professional groomers, discussing
> the steps to filing/reporting a claim on the Uber/Lyft app, and many door
> prizes provided by the participating schools, local stores, and supporters.
> TAGDU will also release an incredible resource for our members via a special
> Dropbox or Google Drive link. Members will have access to a wealth of
> information, such as how to handle access denials in various situations,
> specifics and guidance on our state and ADA laws, and tools to educate the
> community, all in one location! We would like to thank the schools, The
> Seeing Eye, Southeastern, Leader Dog Guide Dogs for the Blind, Guiding Eyes
> for the Blind, Guide Dog Foundation, The Mira Foundation, Fidelco, pet
> stores, such as Pets Mart and Petco, Southside Animal Hospital, and IAADP,
> who annually support our initiative! Also Blind Square GPS is collaborating
> with us for the third year in a row to provide free use of their GPS app for
> attendees of our seminar and state convention! This is a record year for us,
> having 8 guide dog schools supporting and participating in our seminar! We
> received a lot of feedback from members who listened to our stream last
> year! They found our seminar full of energy,  sharing of ideas with respect,
> dignity, interactive, and informative discussions!  If you cannot attend in
> person! No worries!Listen to our seminar live on our Facebook page from
> 7-9pm Central.If you miss the seminar-no worries! We will make the recording
> available to all members because transparency and collaboration is of the
> utmost importance to our organization. TAGDU    is a proud division of the
> Tennessee NFB affiliate and the National Federation of the Blind!
> Donate to TAGDU by sending donations via PayPal
> to:president.tagdu at nfb-tn.org <mailto:president.tagdu at nfb-tn.org>
> Join our Facebook page here at: https://www.facebook.com/tnguidedogs/
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>
> P.S.- I would like to personally thank all of you who supported me during my
> HOlman Prize application. Thanks to your support, I have made it to the
> semi-finals. The ability to bring the  NFB philosophy and free mobility
> canes as well as training  to people who are blind around the world is
> closer to reality! The You Cane Give Initiative would not be where it is at
> without you and your support. Thank you!!!!!
> James Alan Boehm
> Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
> Human Developmental Counseling/Clinical Counseling: M. ED.
>
> Contact Information:
> Phone: 901-483-1515
> Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com
> Graduate Email: James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu
> NFB Email: secretary at nfb-tn.org
> Kustom Cane: kustomcane at gmail.com
>
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