[NAGDU] Disappointed in Guiding Eyes for the Blind's Response

Jordan Gallacher jordangandbelto at gmail.com
Fri Jan 26 20:39:14 UTC 2018 

Going to be emailing Leader Dogs again since they never responded to my first email about Delta  

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> On Jan 26, 2018, at 1:48 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Rebecca and anyone else considering  hurling unfounded accusations, they will not be tolerated here.
> 
> Thank you for your cooperation.
> Cindy Lou Ray moderator
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jan 26, 2018, at 12:10 PM, Star Gazer via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>           I'm not convinced GEB isn't behind this whole thing. 
>> Remember the guy mentioned flying Delta and then Delta implements this policy. 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Wayne And Harley D via NAGDU
>> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:59 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Wayne And Harley D <k9dad at k9di.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Disappointed in Guiding Eyes for the Blind's Response
>> 
>>  What I read in GEB's statement boils down to "We've got ours, to heck with the rest of you!!".
>> 
>> Wayne And Harley D
>> k9dad at k9di.org
>> -------- Original message --------From: d m gina via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> Date: 1/25/18  13:43  (GMT-06:00) To: nagdu at nfbnet.org Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Disappointed in Guiding Eyes for the Blind's Response I think I am missing a step here.
>> The school is willing to give out the cards, what I am hearing you say is we don't show the cards?
>> The school feels if you show the card this would help?
>> Is this what I am understanding?
>> Then if you keep up with the certificate of all shots, this would be fine?
>> I am not sure what else I would need to bring?
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Original message:
>>> I’d like to share the link to the guiding eyes page on which the 
>>> statement is posted.
>>> Here’s the link:
>> 
>>> https://www.guidingeyes.org/33497/access-hotline-for-our-graduates/
>> 
>>> Here’s the text:
>>> “[...]
>> 
>>> On January 19, 2018, Delta Airlines announced the requirement of a 
>>> health certificate for service animals on all domestic flights. 
>>> Guiding Eyes is communicating with Delta to understand how to help our 
>>> graduates navigate these new procedures.
>> 
>>> Guiding Eyes currently provides health certificates to all graduates 
>>> that are valid up to one year (depending on date of vaccinations.) 
>>> After the initial certificate expires, we can provide an updated 
>>> health certificate to graduates who bring their guides to the Guiding 
>>> Eyes Training Center in Yorktown Heights, NY, for a check-up by a 
>>> staff veterinarian.
>> 
>>> We continue to issue I.D. cards and letters to all graduates 
>>> certifying that each Guiding Eyes guide dog has been formally trained 
>>> as a service dog and has been taught to be well behaved in public. 
>>> While not required by law, these can be helpful in resolving access challenges.
>> 
>>> The entire Guiding Eyes community works hard to make sure our dogs are 
>>> bred, socialized and trained to be well behaved in public. Guiding 
>>> Eyes remains committed to assisting our graduates and are pleased to 
>>> add this enhancement to our comprehensive follow up services. If you 
>>> have any questions about this announcement please contact me directly.
>> 
>>> Sincerely,
>> 
>>> Ben Cawley
>>> Director of Admissions
>>> Guiding Eyes for the Blind
>>> 914-243-2227<tel:914-243-2227>
>>> 800-942-0149<tel:800-942-0149>
>>> bcawley at guidingeyes.org<mailto:bcawley at guidingeyes.org>”
>> 
>>> Check us out
>>> @chief - a service dog
>>> on Facebook
>> 
>>> On Jan 24, 2018, at 10:16 PM, Milissa Garside via NAGDU 
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Wow, I just saw the statement on the guiding eyes website that this 
>>> response refers to. Pretty darn disappointing.
>> 
>>> Milissa
>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
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>>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 12:12 AM, Sonja O via NAGDU 
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Very disappointing, indeed.
>>> Thanks for sharing.
>>> Best wishes to you, sonja
>> 
>>> Check us out
>>> @chief - a service dog
>>> on Facebook
>> 
>>> On Jan 24, 2018, at 8:59 PM, NAGDU President via NAGDU 
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Dear NAGDU Members & Supporters,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> I am writing to share with you my comments to Guiding Eyes for the 
>>> Blind regarding their comments on Delta's proposed service animal policy.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Fraternally yours,
>> 
>>> Marion Gwizdala their statement
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> January 24, 2018
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Dear Mr. Cawley,
>> 
>>> Via Email: bcawley at guidingeyes.org<mailto:bcawley at guidingeyes.org>
>> 
>>>            I want to express my extreme disappointment with the  
>>> response by Guiding eyes for the Blind to the issue we are facing with 
>>> delta  Airlines. The National Association of Guide Dog Users, a strong 
>>> and proud  division of the National Federation of the Blind,  is 
>>> committed to  advocating for all guide dog users, whether they receive 
>>> their guide dogs  from a formal training program or choose to 
>>> owner-train their dogs. We are  also aware that, when we advocate for 
>>> policies that affect us as guide dog  users, we have a more global 
>>> responsibility to the entire service dog  industry. We take this 
>>> responsibility seriously and reject any attempt to  weaken our civil 
>>> rights. This being said, we oppose any measures that have  the effect 
>>> of discriminating against disabled individuals who use service  dogs, 
>>> including the imposition of an unequal benefit, something Guiding Eyes  for the Blind seems to condone in their recent statement.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Though it is true that consumers of Guiding Eyes for the Blind and 
>>> other guide dog training programs are issued identification cards, 
>>> these cards are not and should not be required as a precondition for 
>>> access under the Air Carrier Access Act or a covered entity under the 
>>> Americans with Disabilities Act. Though it is equally true that all 
>>> responsible animal owners, including guide and service dog users, must 
>>> accept the responsibility of maintaining the health of their dogs, it 
>>> is paternalistic to require us to demonstrate that we are doing so 
>>> just because we are blind or otherwise disabled and use a service dog! 
>>> The requirement to present a health record as a precondition to travel 
>>> is discriminatory and imposes an undue burden for those of us who use 
>>> service dogs. Likewise, the inability to book on-demand travel and 
>>> check-in online, curbside, or by means of a kiosk is a discriminatory unequal benefit.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>            By issuing their statement, Guiding Eyes for the Blind 
>>> has  done a disservice to their consumers and the entire service dog 
>>> using  public. Such an ill-informed position compromises the progress 
>>> made by the  National Federation of the Blind and the National 
>>> Association of Guide Dog  Users to ensure that service dog users have 
>>> the right to full participation  in society on terms of full equality 
>>> and to travel freely without harassment  or the imposition of unnecessary, burdensome requirements.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>            The National Association of Guide Dog Users strongly 
>>> urges  Guiding Eyes for the Blind to rescind their statement and take a 
>>> stand with  us to demand that those of us who choose to use service 
>>> dogs have the  ability to travel freely and on equal terms with our 
>>> nondisabled peers. We  further urge
>> 
>>> all guide and service dog training programs to stand with the National 
>>> Federation of the blind and its National Association of Guide Dog 
>>> Users to ensure that their consumers are well-informed about their 
>>> civil rights under the law and take an active role in advocating for those rights.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>            For more information about the National Association of 
>>> Guide  Dog Users, please visit our website
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>> 
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>> 
>> 
>>> Live the life you want; nobody can stop you!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Respectfully yours,
>> 
>>> Marion Gwizdala
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Marion Gwizdala, President
>> 
>>> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
>> 
>>> National Federation of the Blind
>> 
>>> (813) 626-2789
>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
>>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise 
>>> expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind  
>>> people and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is 
>>> not what holds you back.
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