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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi All, just sharing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> info@ocguidedogs.com <info@ocguidedogs.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 19, 2021 1:21 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Allen Abersman' <allenabersman@cox.net>; 'Amelia' <brlingthrulife@gmail.com>; Andrea Semas <ajsemas@outlook.com>; 'Ariel Martinez' <arielmrtnz@live.com>; 'Blanca and Dan Varney' <varney1430@yahoo.com>; 'cafstone' <cafstone@sbcglobal.net>; 'Charlotte Stradtman' <stradtman1@cox.net>; Christine Hummel <christinehummel01@gmail.com>; clhmatty@gmail.com; 'Debbie and Bob Paul' <dkp1387@socal.rr.com>; 'Debbie Kessler' <djandchaz@gmail.com>; 'Diana DeJesus' <ddejesus@gmail.com>; 'Dion Junier "DJ"' <juniede@gmail.com>; 'Estee Boggs' <esteeboggs@gmail.com>; 'Esther Fairris' <e.fairris@yahoo.com>; 'Ethan Miegs' <ethanmeigs@gmail.com>; 'Ezzie Bueno' <EzziePie@iCloud.com>; 'Frank Frand' <FFrand@msn.com>; 'Gabriel Lalli' <g.lalli@sbcglobal.net>; Guillermo Robles <g.robles1@me.com>; 'Jana Senge' <jlsenge@hotmail.com>; Jason Shen <jshenmd@gmail.com>; Jeff Senge <jcsenge@outlook.com>; Jenny Vincent <vincent_jenny@hotmail.com>; 'Jim Tiao' <jim.tiao@live.com>; Joe O'Toole <joeotoolejr@gmail.com>; 'John Caruso' <jccairns@sbcglobal.net>; John -Wife Shirley Drake <john.jtd.drake@gmail.com>; 'Karen Edwards' <karenjedwards5@gmail.com>; Kathy Blake <kblake@rixdraw.com>; 'Kayla Ryan' <kr9344@gmail.com>; 'Kristen Coletta' <mathekristin@hotmail.com>; 'Kristi Gonzalez' <psalm46.10.3@gmail.com>; 'Larry and Annie Funk' <larann.funk@yahoo.com>; Laurie McDonald <Lem92649@iCloud.com>; legallyblindbrett@gmail.com; 'Liebelt' <liebelt55@gmail.com>; Linda Becker <lindabecker711@gmail.com>; 'Linda Young' <linday55@pacbell.net>; 'Lindsey Leckner' <lnlinc24@gmail.com>; 'Loree' <loree@interiordezyn.com>; Lorna Wilber <lorna.wilber1960@gmail.com>; Mark Resor <markresor75@gmail.comfuide>; 'Marti' <marticloudsofmusic@gmail.com>; Mary Ann Barrios <maryannbarrios05@gmail.com>; 'Mary Torres' <beauty196570@aol.com>; 'Megan Miller' <pastaronies@aol.com>; 'Mike Edwards' <mrdelete@pacbell.net>; Mindy Wulff <minwulff@gmail.com>; 'Mitch Grogan' <mitchg818@verizon.net>; Mona Harris <polomonapolo@gmail.com>; Nadeya Sara <nsara03@gmail.com>; Pam Metz <pdhill1958@gmail.com>; Pati Robitaille <patispage@gmail.com>; 'Patricia Rasmussen' <patricia.a.rasmussen@verizon.net>; 'Paul Brennan' <pbrennan1976@gmail.com>; 'Paula and Joey Hernandez' <joyfullady@sbcglobal.net>; Paula Pinheiro <joaniesgoldeneyes@yahoo.com>; 'Peggy Madrid' <yesmam643@gmail.com>; Penny Recker <hurrayforchocolate@gmail.com>; 'Rebecca Mendez' <rebeccathehue@gmail.com>; 'Richard and Zoila Silbas' <rsilbas25@hotmail.com>; 'Richard King' <socalrick2003@yahoo.com>; 'Richard Orozco' <richdelta2@verizon.net>; 'Sandy Burton' <burtons317@gmail.com>; 'Sarah Brazer' <sarah.brazer@gmail.com>; 'Scott Quinlan' <scott.quinlan@hotmail.com>; 'Serena Miller' <mergirl822@yahoo.com>; Sherman Wiggs <shwiggsjr@gmail.com>; 'Sonny Hernandez' <sonnysmky@gmail.com>; 'Terry Coakley' <CoakleyTerry@gmail.com>; Tina Wilson <tinateeter@cox.net>; 'Todd Litman' <Todd@ToddLitman.com>; 'Tom Olzak' <thomasolzak44@gmail.com>; Tony Davis <akdjr@aol.com>; 'Tylar Miller' <millertylar@gmail.com>; 'Valerie Alcaraz' <snowflake9587@gmail.com>; 'Valerie Ormont' <stuccouppo@aol.com>; 'Varena' <varenad@aol.com>; 'Vicki Rhodes' <vlrhodes13@gmail.com>; 'Wayne Heidle' <wheidle@ketchum.edu>; Yvonne <babyhuey10@gmail.com><br><b>Cc:</b> 'Dion Junier "DJ"' <juniede@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Training Video for Airport and Airline Workers<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Guide Dog Handlers:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is a new video put out by GDB partnering with The Seeing Eye and a new partner, The Blinded Veterans Association. This is a training video for airline employees and how to handle visually impaired folks with the Guide Dogs. Take a minute to check it out I think this will go a long way towards us getting better help at the airport.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scotty and Irish<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> Waya Hail <<a href="mailto:waya@pacifier.com">waya@pacifier.com</a>><br><b>Date:</b> May 19, 2021 at 07:36:53 PDT<br><b>To:</b> Paul Mimms <<a href="mailto:paul8655@gmail.com">paul8655@gmail.com</a>>, Irena Howard <<a href="mailto:Discobay4961@hotmail.com">Discobay4961@hotmail.com</a>>, <a href="mailto:cvgsdh@accesscat.com">cvgsdh@accesscat.com</a>, Donald Overton <<a href="mailto:doverton@bva.org">doverton@bva.org</a>>, Tom Zampieri <<a href="mailto:t.zampieri@hotmail.com">t.zampieri@hotmail.com</a>>, Joseph McNeil <<a href="mailto:josephdmcneil@gmail.com">josephdmcneil@gmail.com</a>>, Dan Wallace <<a href="mailto:ret1sgwallace@yahoo.com">ret1sgwallace@yahoo.com</a>>, Elizabeth Holmes <<a href="mailto:bebcol773@gmail.com">bebcol773@gmail.com</a>>, Stuart Nelson <<a href="mailto:snelson@bva.org">snelson@bva.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[CVGSDH ], FW: GDB and TSE announcement</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> <a href="mailto:cvgsdh@accesscat.com">cvgsdh@accesscat.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please read attached, we, the Guide Dog Handlers Committee BVA are being included at the table with the Guide Dog Schools.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please share your thoughts.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>FYI; We have changed our committee name from Dog Handlers to Guide Dog Handlers Committee.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>R/</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rae Hail</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>om:</b> Rabih Dow <<a href="mailto:rdow@guidedogs.com">rdow@guidedogs.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:46 PM<br><b>To:</b> Waya Hail <<a href="mailto:waya@pacifier.com">waya@pacifier.com</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Melissa Allman (<a href="mailto:MAllman@seeingeye.org">MAllman@seeingeye.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:MAllman@seeingeye.org">MAllman@seeingeye.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> GDB and TSE announcement<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Ray, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Guide Dogs for the Blind and The Seeing Eye have partnered with Alaska Airline and United Airlines to produce the linked-below training video for airport and airline workers. We are all concerned about our safety and ‘Social Distancing’ in the age of COVID-19. The video demonstrates best practices for assisting travelers who are blind and visually impaired and use guide dogs. The BVA is a valuable partner for public education. Please share this announcement with your members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Follow this link to watch the video: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <a href="https://vimeo.com/547734281">https://vimeo.com/547734281</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Feel free to share the link with others in your network to help spread the word. We look forward to meeting each other in person once again. Please contact us with any question or comments.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The press release is below<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rabih Dow<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director of Outreach and Advocacy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Guide Dogs for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:RDow@guidedogs.com">RDow@guidedogs.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>415-342-8155<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contacts:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barbara Zamost, GDB<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:barbara@zamostpr.com%3cmailto:barbara@zamostpr.com">barbara@zamostpr.com<mailto:barbara@zamostpr.com</a>><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(415) 389-0210<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michelle Barlak, TSE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:mbarlak@seeingeye.org%3cmailto:mbarlak@seeingeye.org">mbarlak@seeingeye.org<mailto:mbarlak@seeingeye.org</a>><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(585) 329-4317<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>May 18, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND AND THE SEEING EYE CREATE VIDEO TO HELP AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS ASSIST TRAVELERS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Video with Pandemic Focus Supported by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) and The Seeing Eye (TSE) of Morristown, N.J., two of North America's leading guide dog schools, have joined forces to create a training video<<a href="http://support.seeingeye.org/site/R?i=IMcLaubtyKsdE-qJsgBoig">http://support.seeingeye.org/site/R?i=IMcLaubtyKsdE-qJsgBoig</a>> to help airline and airport employees better assist travelers who are visually impaired, with a special focus on how to address the social distancing guidelines during the pandemic.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>COVID-19 has been especially isolating for people who are blind or visually impaired, largely because the rules and aids for socially distancing have been communicated through directional arrows, signage, or taped-off measurements that guide dogs don't understand or white canes can't feel. This has made air travel exponentially harder for those who are blind or visually impaired, so GDB and TSE stepped in to help improve the travel experience for travelers who are blind by creating an instructional video for airlines and airports to train their employees.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The video includes best practices and tips for helping travelers who are blind or visually impaired, including:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> * How to provide superior service while interacting with them and their guide dogs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> * How to assist them in navigating the airport, while social distancing<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> * How to help guide dog teams navigate TSA screening<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> * How to provide guidance for boarding and exiting a plane<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> * How to provide physical assistance that doesn't violate social distancing guidelines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"Since the air travel industry already had so much to contend with during the pandemic, we wanted to share our expertise in a way that would help provide a safe and positive travel experience during and after the pandemic -- not only for travelers who are blind but also for the airline and airport employees who serve them," said Christine Benninger, president and CEO for Guide Dogs for the Blind. "This video is another example of how we have pivoted as an organization during the pandemic to better serve the blindness community."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"This collaboration across industries is an important step in ensuring continued accessibility for travelers who are blind and visually impaired," said Glenn Hoagland, president and CEO of The Seeing Eye. "As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we expect this educational video will be a lasting way to help facilitate the comfort and safety of both travelers and the professionals who work with them."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In creating the video, GDB and TSE enlisted input and participation from guide dog users, as well as from employees at Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, the Port of Oakland, the Port of Newark, and the TSA teams at Oakland International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. Alaska and United plan to begin sharing the video with their employees this summer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"We are committed to providing the best service to our guests and appreciate the opportunity to work with Guide Dogs for the Blind and The Seeing Eye on this important video," said Wayne Newton, vice president of airport operations and customer service, Alaska Airlines. "This video will be used to train our employees and ensure we are continuing the support of our guests who are blind and visually impaired in the best ways possible."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"United strives to create an inclusive and accessible environment for our customers, employees and all those we proudly serve," said Jessica Kimbrough, the airline's chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. "The pandemic has reshaped travel in many ways and working alongside organizations like Guide Dogs for the Blind and The Seeing Eye helps ensure our customers will continue to have a safe and enjoyable experience."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About Guide Dogs for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Headquartered in San Rafael, Calif., Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is the largest guide dog school in North America. It is a passionate community that prepares highly qualified guide dogs to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired to move through the world more safely and confidently. More than 15,000 guide teams have graduated from GDB since it was founded in 1942. GDB not only improves mobility for its clients, but it also furthers inclusion and advocates for policy reforms that change how the world views blindness. All of GDB's services are provided free of charge, and it receives no government funding. The organization was the subject of an award-winning 2018 documentary feature called Pick of the Litter, which was developed into a television docu-series by the same name that debuted in 2019 on Disney+. For more information, visit guidedogs.com, or call 800.295.4050.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About The Seeing Eye<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Established in 1929, The Seeing Eye provides specially bred and trained dogs to guide people who are blind. Seeing Eye dog users experience greatly enhanced mobility and independence, allowing them to retain their active lifestyles despite blindness. The Seeing Eye is a 501(c)3 non-profit supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, bequests, and other planned gifts. The Seeing Eye is a trademarked name and can only be used to describe the dogs bred and trained at the school's facilities in Morristown, N.J. If you would like more information on The Seeing Eye, please visit the website at <a href="http://www.SeeingEye.org%3chttp:/www.SeeingEye.org">www.SeeingEye.org<http://www.SeeingEye.org</a>>, call 973.539.4425, or email <a href="mailto:info@seeingeye.org%3cmailto:info@seeingeye.org">info@seeingeye.org<mailto:info@seeingeye.org</a>>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About Alaska Airlines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States and to Mexico, Canada, and Costa Rica, providing essential air service for our guests along with moving crucial cargo shipments, such as food, medicine, mail, and e-commerce deliveries. With hubs in Seattle; San Francisco; Los Angeles; Portland, Oregon; and Anchorage, the airline is known for low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. With Alaska and its Global Partners, guests can earn and redeem miles on flights to more than 800 destinations worldwide. Learn about Alaska's award-winning service at newsroomalaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About United Airlines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>United's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of UAL is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>_______________________________________________<br>CVGSDH mailing list<br><a href="mailto:CVGSDH@accesscat.com">CVGSDH@accesscat.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>