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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>National Association of Guide Dog Users, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2026 Annual Seminar Agenda<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Paws with a Purpose<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind Convention: Austin, Texas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Date: Friday, </b>July 3, 2026<br><b>Time:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 – 2:00 PM: Onsite registration and networking<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 – 5:00 PM: Annual Seminar<br><i>All times Central.</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>JW Marriott, Austin, Texas, Room 205.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Information<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 845 8975 3173<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Direct-connect: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84589753173">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84589753173</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One-tap Mobile: +13462487799,,84589753173#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Landline: (346) 248-7799 followed by 845 8975 3173 followed by #<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find your local number: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbFXSS6xc4">Zoom Local Numbers</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Inclusivity, Diversity, and Code of Conduct<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for everyone. Thank you for cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect in which participants from diverse backgrounds can learn, network, and share with each other. We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. These principles have been outlined in our <a href="https://nfb.org/codeofconduct">Code of Conduct</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Agenda<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>1:00 – 1:55: Onsite registration and networking<o:p></o:p></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2:00 PM — Welcome and Opening Remarks: Raul Gallegos, President, National Association of Guide Dog Users.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Introduction of Seminar Co-Chairs: Stacie Gallegos, Secretary of NAGDU, Paul Sandoval and Robert Stigile, NAGDU Board Members.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2:10 PM — From Whelping to Working: Panel Discussion<o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>Kerry Lemerise — Puppy Program Manager (East): Guiding Eyes for the Blind<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>Mike Goehring — Regional Guide Dog Mobility Instructor: Guiding Eyes for the Blind<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>Chelsea White — Outreach Specialist: The Seeing Eye<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>3:00 PM — Legal Updates: Albert Elia (Senior Attorney at Disability Law United and NAGDU Vice President)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>3:30 — What’s New: An Update from Guide Dog Training Programs<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>4:00 PM — Paws and Reflect, Navigating Your Guide Dog’s Retirement: Interactive discussion with fellow guide dog users<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>4:50 PM — Closing Remarks: Stacie Gallegos, Paul Sandoval, and Robert Stigile<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NAGDU Sponsors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Association of Guide Dog Users would like to thank Kevan Worley from Worley Enterprises for his generous contribution toward the guide dog relief area. NAGDU would also like to thank the California Association of Guide Dog Users and other members for their contributions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact and Participation With NAGDU<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Voice/Text: (346) 439-7444<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:board@nagdu.org">board@nagdu.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Website: <a href="http://www.nagdu.org">www.nagdu.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join the <a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/nagdu">NAGDU Facebook Group</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Follow <a href="https://nfb.social/@GuideDogUsers">NAGDU on Mastodon</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/nagdu">@NAGDU on X</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join the <a href="https://groups.google.com/a/nagdu.org/g/announce/">NAGDU Announce only </a> or the <a href="https://groups.google.com/a/nagdu.org/g/discuss/">NAGDU Discussion Email List</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to the <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nagdu.org_7eopjofhnd4968m46rcmgrck0s%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics">NAGDU Public Events Calendar</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>