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Attention All Interested In Veterans Issues!<br>
Guest Speaker Announcement.<br>
The National Association of Blind Veterans will hold it's annual meeting
in Dallas Texas at the Anatole Hilton Hotel on Sunday Night July 1,
2012 at 7PM thru 10PM (1900 - 2200) Fleur delei A room.<br>
Our guest speaker will be Michael Hingson author of the Best Selling book
Thunder Dog. Here is a little about Michael. <br>
When the World Trade Center was attacked on 9-11, it was as though the
world stood still. It was a day that captured our full attention. Michael
Hingson and his Guide Dog Roselle were on the 78th floor of Tower One
that day, and were able to make their way to safety and survive the
attack. The duo was immediately thrust into the international spotlight,
becoming well-known representatives of the strength of the human/animal
bond and a living example of the powerful partnership that exists between
a blind person and their Guide Dog. In 2002 Michael joined the Guide Dogs
for the Blind team as the National Public Affairs director, to share his
story throughout the world on behalf of the school. In June
of 2008 Michael left Guide Dogs to form The Michael Hingson Group to
continue his speaking career as well as to serve as a consultent for
corporations and organizations that need assistance with Inclusive and
Diversity training as well as adaptive technology training.<br>
Michael Hingson is available for speaking engagements, public
appearances, consulting and training contract positions and media
interviews.<br>
In his own words:<br>
I lived through the 9-11 tragedy and have much to say about my
experiences leading up to and escaping from the terrorist attacks on the
World Trade Center. Since that day, I’ve traveled the world with Roselle
and her successors; at first to help people heal and hope, and now, to
help them find meaning and purpose. As a blind person living in today’s
world I want people to see that while there are many different kinds of
people, each with their own different gifts, we all can live and work
together if we choose to open our minds and hearts and become a more
inclusive world. There are positive lessons to be learned from every
tragedy, and 9-11 is certainly no exception.<br>
Because I am blind, I have a unique perspective. Because I believe in the
power of partnering with my Guide Dog, I can speak from the heart about
teamwork and trust. I’ve been a guest numerous times on Larry King Live,
have been interviewed on Regis and Kelly, and have appeared on the CBS
Morning Show. <br>
Come meet and hear Michael as he engages all our fantastic veterans.<br>
Dwight <br>
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<b>Dwight D. Sayer<br>
President<br>
PO Box 784957<br>
Winter Garden, Fl 34778<br>
Phone - (407) 877-8668<br>
president@nabv.org<br>
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