[Nfbmo] Is A Guide Right for You?

[Debbie Wunder]

Missouri Association of Guide Dog Users

Sponsors

Is a Guide For You 

 

8:30-9:00 - Coffee & doughnuts, registration

 

9:00-9:10 Welcome and introduction of officers - Julie McGinnity

 

9:10-9:20 - Introduction of guests attending the seminar

 

9:20-9:30 Brief overview of the NFB - Gary Wunder, President NFBMO

 

9:30-9:50 - Tales of the National Association of Guide Dog Users - Julie McGinnity, National Board Member

 

9:50-10:00 - Relief time

 

10:00-10:30 - Making a decision, is a guide right for you? Gary Wunder, Debbie Wunder, Vice President, MAGDU

 

10:30-11:05 - The ADA Stephanie McDowell

 

11:05-11:25 - an O&M instructor's perspective, Jessica Givens

 

11:25-11:50 - Morning wrap-up

 

11:50-12:00 - Relief, act two

 

12:00-1:00 - Lunch

 

Afternoon Session

 

1:00-1:45 - Choosing a school and program for you, Debbie Wunder, Guide Dogs for the Blind; Jessica Snyder, Guiding Eyes for the Blind; Kenny Gatteys, Seeing Eye

 

1:45-2:00 - Missouri White Cane Law, Gary Wunder

 

2:00-2:20 - Grooming, Jessica Snyder

 

2:20-2:40 - Retirement, Natasha Baebler

 

2:40-2:50 - Having your dog in the workplace, Stephanie McDowell

 

2:50-3:30 - Open discussion with suggested topics: 

work problems when you get home and how to resolve them;

Tips on your appearance now that you have a dog

How to handle requests to pet your dog

Cleaning up after your dog

Acceptable behavior in someone's home

Packing for your guide in travel

When does doggy stay home?

 

3:30-4:00 - Board meeting

Seminar will be held at the Society for the Blind,  located in Saint Louis.