[NAGDU] {Spam?} RE: {Spam?} Re: My Letter of Resignation

Fri Mar 12 18:16:04 UTC 2021

I wouldn’t call this drama. Calling it drama minimizes the pain and degradation this woman experienced. 

Tracey is right, this list is here to help guide dog users and their families.  If it isn’t doing that, why is NAGDU around? 

One of the reasons many people didn’t get guide dogs back in the day is that you were on your own, it was simply harder to find the various means of support that this list can and should provide. 

I have been talking with my husband about both this issue, as well as the paperwork just to fly domestically in the United States.  My comment to him was “Unless these issues go away, I won’t be getting another dog”. 

Guide dogs require a lot, far more then a pet.  I realized this yesterday when my kids and I along with our family dog went to the park.  There were fries on the ground and the dog ate them. 

I remember thinking “This is new… you can’t do this with a guide dog” 

Between the level of care a guide dog needs, coupled with the nonsense by some schools and the difficulty if not impossibility of flying domestically at the spur of the moment, I do wonder why anybody would get a guide dog.  

One issue may be acceptable, two may be still, but three?     

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From: Stacie Gallegos via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 10:40 AM
To: NAGDU List
Cc: Stacie Gallegos; Tracy Carcione
Subject: [NAGDU] {Spam?} Re: My Letter ofation

Good Morning All,

It’s hard to believe that all of this drama began 1 week ago today. This entire situation has made me unbelievably sad. To answer Tracy’s question, the only thing that Raul has going on is trying to make an honest living each day, while performing his duties as NAGDU’S president. I think its truly sad that people are so quick to assume that nothing’s being done about a particular issue because they are not getting updates every step of the way. I feel certain that NAGDU will be providing a response to this situation when the time is appropriate. In the meantime, I’d like to suggest that we consider getting back to the purpose of this list; which is to share information, have meaningful discussions, and try to deliver a positive environment. 
—
Stacie Gallegos
President: National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter
Secretary: Texas Association of Guide Dog Users
Secretary: Texas Parents of Blind Children

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> On Mar 12, 2021, at 9:00 AM, Mike Hingson via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> In the spirit of total disclosure, I am no longer on the board. I chose not
> to run back in 2019 to permit others to have their opportunity to lead.
> 
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> 
> Michael Hingson
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 4:41 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] FW: My Letter of Resignation
> 
> Janelle, I agree.  The only board member we have heard from is Mike Hingson.
> Is the board working quietly behind the scenes?  Is Raul having some
> personal/family issue requiring all his attention just now?  
> I too would very much like to know what we're doing to help Ms. Blake.
> Tracy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Janell via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 6:01 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Cc: nellie at culodge.com
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] FW: My Letter of Resignation
> 
> Hello Tracy and all,
> 
> We have had all this bantering back and forth, but does anyone know if
> anything is actually being done on her behalf?  We all have our opinions,
> but I haven't heard of anything/action being asserted?  I realize I am not
> on the board, nor would I want to be, but it just seems like we are doing a
> lot of talking but I haven't heard of anything being done yet?
> 
> Janell and Miss Rosy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 7:53 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] FW: My Letter of Resignation
> 
> I agree with David.
> It is most regrettable that Marion has decided to get out of the NFB.  We
> need energy like his.
> And we should absolutely be doing something about this case now, not weeks
> or months from now!
> Tracy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David via NAGDU
> Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2021 4:08 PM
> To: Marion Gwizdala, via NAGDU; 'Marion Gwizdala'; Raul A. Gallegos - NAGDU;
> Michael Hingson
> Cc: David
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] FW: My Letter of Resignation
> 
> Marion,
> 
> I am sorry to see you pull out of the organizations into which you have
> poured so much of your heart and soul over these years. I certainly
> understand.
> 
> An advocacy group should not take a neutral or deliberative stand on such
> disgusting, egregious, and uconsciounable behaviors that have repeatedly
> been exhibited by SEGDI toward blind dog handlers. Positions and challenges
> can always be changed after different new and verified facts surface. In the
> meantime, quick and aggressive actions by advocacy groups like the NAGDU and
> the NFB are clear obligations that they assume on our behalf.
> 
> Indecision, inaction, and delay are not acceptable. We hear these
> deflections daily from bureaucrats. A rapid legal response and aggressive
> publicity is warranted in these situations. It is clear that in our current
> environment, sympathetic journalists can be found to deliver these stories
> and arguments to the general public and to program donors.
> 
> As Mike HIngson noted, "Either we fight for the rights of blind people or we
> stop complaining. It really is that simple."
> 
> *David Clearwater, FL*
> *david at bakerinet.com*
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