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The National Association of Guide Dog Users dedicates its 2017 Seminar
& Annual Meeting <br>
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In Memoria<br>
<b>Richard Michael “Mike” Sergeant<br>
March 18, 1951 - September 12, 2016<br>
</b> <br>
The National Association of Guide Dog Users, a strong & proud
division of the National Federation of the Blind, is excited to offer the
most dynamic, informative events in the nation for guide dog users at our
national convention in Orlando. Thanks to the generous support of our
sponsors<br>
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Alpha Dog Sponsor<br>
Yellow Cab of Tampa<br>
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Harness Up Sponsors<br>
Mobile Vet Clinic of Brandon<br>
On the Go by Julie Johnson<br>
Texas Association of Guide Dog Users<br>
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NAGDU is offering some incredible programs for convention attendees and
the world through a live stream!<br>
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Monday, July 10 <br>
1:00 10:00 p.m. <br>
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Registration. Registration is free & required to be
eligible for door prizes! <br>
2:00 3:30 p.m. (Rehab Professionals) Guide Dogs and O&M: Concepts
and Misconceptions<br>
Wikiwa 9<br>
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Lucas Frank, The Seeing Eye<br>
Mike Goehering, Guiding Eyes for the Blind<br>
Michael Hingson, National Association of Guide Dog Users<br>
Derick Williams, Louisiana Center for the blind<br>
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A panel presentation featuring orientation & mobility professionals
from guide dog training programs, cane travel instructors, and consumers.
This seminar is a part of the Rehabilitation Professionals Workshop and
qualifies for continuing education units.<br>
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2:15 3:30 p.m. Guide Dog Health & Wellness<br>
Panzacola F-2<br>
A veterinarian shares information about maintaining optimal health
throughout your dog’s life, including wellness, preventive care, grooming
tips, and first aid.<br>
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3:45 5:00 p.m. Advocacy and Access: Everyone has a Part to Play<br>
Panzacola F-2<br>
Facilitator: Marion Gwizdala, President, National Association of Guide
Dog
Users
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Combining realistic skits of guide dog access challenges with practical
guidance to handle the challenges, guide dog users and businesses alike
will learn about the rights, responsibilities, and limitations of those
rights. This interactive program is a must for all guide dog users, those
wishing to become better advocates for guide dog users and other disabled
individuals, and public and private entities wanting to know their
rights. <br>
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5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner break<br>
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6:00 6:45 p.m. Registration – Registration is free & required to be
eligible for door prizes!<br>
7:00 10:00 p.m. Living the Guide Dog User Life you want! <br>
Panzacola F-2<br>
Part 1: Teaching the Guide Dog Team New Tricks<br>
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Lucas Frank, The Seeing Eye <br>
Mike Goehering, Guiding Eyes for the Blind<br>
John Byfield, Freedom Guide Dogs<br>
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Current training Methods and innovations in dog training that will keep
your guide dog sharp and happy. Featuring veteran trainers from several
guide dog training programs, guide dog users will learn new techniques to
enhance their dog’s work and teach new skills.<br>
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Part 2: Harness Up: The process of getting a guide dog and beyond<br>
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Various guide dog training programs & consumers<br>
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If you are interested in getting a guide dog, want to find out how they
really work, get to know what is involved in the application and training
process, and learn about the guide Dog User Lifestyle, this session is
for you! Guide dog training programs will share information about their
programs and guide dog users will help you understand what is required
when you come home.<br>
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Part 3: Guide Dog Show and Tail <br>
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Guide dog users share their favorite gear, grooming tools, and toys. If
you have a favorite item to share, bring it with you for others to learn
about! Some of them will be yours to take home for you and your dog to
enjoy!<br>
Wednesday, July 12; 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.<br>
Annual Meeting<br>
Panzacola F-2<br>
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6:00 – 6:45 p.m. – Registration. (Registration is free & required to
be eligible for door prizes.)<br>
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7:00 p.m. Call to Order<br>
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Join NAGDU for the most exciting and important meeting of guide dog users
in the United States. Here are some of the highlights you will
experience<br>
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Celebrate the life and work of R. Michael Sergeant<br>
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Elect our 2017 – 2019 leadership<br>
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Supporting the NFB’s national ridesharing testing initiative <br>
Valerie Yingling & Michael Nunez<br>
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Download & tour the newest version of the NAGDU Mobile App for iOS
& Android<br>
Raul Gallegos<br>
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Energizing reports from our affiliate divisions<br>
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Updates & advances of Aira: A visual interpreter for the blind<br>
Michael Hingson<br>
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Marion Gwizdala, President<br>
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
(813) 626-2789<br>
President@NAGDU.ORG<br>
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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.<br>
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