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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please circulate the following message as widely as appropriate. If you received this message without the attached file, please contact<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marion Gwizdala, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:President@NAGDU.ORG">President@NAGDU.ORG</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> On Tuesday, March 3, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and our special interest division - the National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) – submitted our comments on the United States Department of Transportation’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning service animals under the Air Carrier Access Act. These comments are attached to this message and can also be downloaded by visiting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/files-pdf/service-animal-nprm-response.pdf">https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/files-pdf/service-animal-nprm-response.pdf</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As the leading advocate for guide dog users, we have worked with the airline industry to resolve the serious issues this NPRM seeks to address. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> As the largest membership organization of the blind in the United States, it is important for us to make our collective voice heard. It is equally important that the grassroots individual voice be added. Such action reinforces our position with real-life individual remarks. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> On Sunday, March 8 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (7:00 p.m. Central; 6:00 p.m. Mountain; & 5:00 p.m. Pacific), the National Association of Guide Dog Users will host a national town Hall meeting to discuss our comments, help you better understand our position and better clarify yours, and learn how to submit your comments on these proposed rules. This meeting will be held in NAGDU’s Zoom meeting room. Here’s how to join us:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>USING ZOOM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Although traditional conference call dialing is available, we recommend using the free Zoom app for the best audio quality and functionality. The app is easy to use and is available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and Mac.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you don't already have the app installed, you will be prompted to do so when activating the below Zoom link. Installing the app ahead of time will give you the opportunity to customize it to your preference.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK2">JOINING NAGDU MEETINGS</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are now three ways to join NAGDU meetings:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>From any computer or Smart device, activate the following link and follow the instructions: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:.25in'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/8136262789">https://zoom.us/j/8136262789</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:.25in'>You will need a microphone on your computer in order to have your voice heard in the cloud!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Tap one of these links from any smart phone: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>+16699006833,,8136262789# or <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>+14086380968,,8136262789#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>You can also add one of these numbers to your contacts list so you can use them for future meetings!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3. Manually call by dialing either (669) 900-6833 or (408) 638-0968, then entering the ID 8136262789.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ZOOM COMMANDS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following are a few commands which can be used during the meeting based on how you joined.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1. Telephone: *6 to mute or unmute. *9 to raise your hand.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2. Windows: ALT+A to mute or unmute. ALT+Y to raise your hand.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3. Mac: CMD+SHIFT+A to mute or unmute. OPTION+Y to raise your hand.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4. Activate this link for a full list of commands from either Windows or Mac: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marion Gwizdala, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(813) 626-2789<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President@NAGDU.ORG<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://nagdu.org/">Visit our website</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://twitter.com/nagdu">Follow us on Twitter</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>