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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please circulate the following message as widely as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The widespread publicity about the recent repossession of a nearly ten-year-old guide dog by Southeastern Guide Dogs has left many wondering how they are protected from such arbitrary, unwarranted intrusion in their lives. Most admit they have never read the contract and wonder what they might have agreed to. Others are applying to training programs and want to know what the contract says before beginning training. Everyone wants to know how they can protect themselves if this ever happens to them!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> On Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 p.m. Central; 6:00 p.m. Mountain; & 5:00 p.m. Pacific), Advocates for Service Animal Partners (ASAP) will host an informative webinar entitled, “Before You Sign on the dotted Line: Understanding your training program contract”. This interactive discussion will be facilitated by Marion Gwizdala, featuring Cody Davis, a blind attorney and guide dog user. Topics will include<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> *”I signed what?” – The importance of reading the contract before you start your training<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> *”Does it really say that?” – Troubling clauses from real contracts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> *”Possession is 9/10 of the law!” – It’s easier to keep what you have than to get what you don’t<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> *””Is it really mine?” – An overview of property rights<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> *”What can the cops do?” – Contract enforcement or criminal trespassing<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> During the webinar we will offer opportunities to ask questions. You can submit your questions in advance by sending your question to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Blind411@verizon.net">Blind411@verizon.net</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With “Webinar Question” in the subject line. Please include your first name and the city and state where you live. We will also offer opportunities to ask spontaneous questions by text or email during the webinar. Space is limited on a first come/first in basis. The information provided during this seminar is intended as informal guidance only and should not be construed as legal advice. To join the webinar, please select one of the following: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a name="OLE_LINK142"></a><a name="OLE_LINK141"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'></span></span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85150236813?pwd=MUJBUldWbmNpL3dkb05wckhrQVJlQT09"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85150236813?pwd=MUJBUldWbmNpL3dkb05wckhrQVJlQT09</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>Meeting ID: 851 5023 6813<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>Passcode: 646360<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>+13017158592,,85150236813#,,,,*646360# US (Washington DC) <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>+13126266799,,85150236813#,,,,*646360# US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>Dial by your location <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'> +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'> +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>Meeting ID: 851 5023 6813<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'>Passcode: 646360<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK141'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK142'> Advocates for Service Animal Partners (ASAP) is an expanding nationwide network of service animal advocates. Our goal is to encourage, educate, and support service animal handlers through printed and electronic publications, Informational webinars, recorded educational materials, and direct advocacy support, intervention, and mediation. In support of this mission, we also seek to educate employers, governmental entities, private companies, housing accommodations, and the airline industry about the rights, responsibilities, and limitations of Service animal access under state and federal law. In addition, Advocates for Service Animal Partners intends to influence public policy and laws affecting disabled individuals who use service animals through the strengthening of state laws concerning access and removing barriers </span></span>to that access. If you would like to have an impact on public policy and perception, understand the issues affecting service animal partners, learn self-advocacy skills, join our advocacy network, and stay abreast about the effort of ASAP, please send an email message to <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:blind411@verizon.net">blind411@verizon.net</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Watch for our social media launch in early April and the ASAP Hotline in June!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Advocates for Service animal Partners (ASAP)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(813) 626-2789<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Blind411@verizon.net">Blind411@verizon.net</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marion Gwizdala<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(813) 626-2789<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marion.Gwizdala@verizon.net <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>