[NFBNJ] Fw: NJAGDU National Federation of the Blind submits comments on Notice of Proposed Rule-making

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From: Linda Melendez
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 7:10 PM
To: Joseph Ruffalo
Subject: NJAGDU National Federation of the Blind submits comments on Notice 
of Proposed Rule-making

Greetings Joe,


I received the following message from Marion Gwizdala, President National 
Association of Guide Dog Users
requesting the circulation the following message.

Sincerely,
Linda Melendez

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On Tuesday, March 3, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and our 
special interest division - the National Association of Guide Dog Users 
(NAGDU) – submitted our comments on the United States Department of 
Transportation’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning service 
animals under the Air Carrier Access Act. These comments are attached to 
this message and can also be downloaded by visiting


 https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/files-pdf/service-animal-nprm-response.pdf.As the leading advocate for guide dog users, we have worked with the airlineindustry to resolve the serious issues this NPRM seeks to address.As the largest membership organization of the blind in the United States, itis important for us to make our collective voice heard. It is equallyimportant that the grassroots individual voice be added. Such actionreinforces our position with real-life individual remarks.On Sunday, March 8 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (7:00 p.m. Central;6:00 p.m. Mountain; & 5:00 p.m. Pacific), the National Association of GuideDog Users will host a national town Hall meeting to discuss our comments,help you better understand our position and better clarify yours, and learnhow to submit your comments on these proposed rules. This meeting will beheld in NAGDU’s Zoom meeting room. Here’s how to join us:USING ZOOMAlthough traditional conference call dialing is available, we recommendusing the free Zoom app for the best audio quality and functionality. Theapp is easy to use and is available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, andMac.If you don't already have the app installed, you will be prompted to do sowhen activating the below Zoom link. Installing the app ahead of time willgive you the opportunity to customize it to your preference.JOINING NAGDU MEETINGSThere are now three ways to join NAGDU meetings:From any computer or Smart device, activate the following link and followthe instructions:https://zoom.us/j/8136262789You will need a microphone on your computer in order to have your voiceheard in the cloud!2.       Tap one of these links from any smart phone:+16699006833,,8136262789# or+14086380968,,8136262789#You can also add one of these numbers to your contacts list so you can usethem for future meetings!3. Manually call by dialing either (669) 900-6833 or (408) 638-0968, thenentering the ID 8136262789.ZOOM COMMANDSThe following are a few commands which can be used during the meeting basedon how you joined.1. Telephone: *6 to mute or unmute. *9 to raise your hand.2. Windows: ALT+A to mute or unmute. ALT+Y to raise your hand.3. Mac: CMD+SHIFT+A to mute or unmute. OPTION+Y to raise your hand.4. Activate this link for a full list of commands from either Windows orMac:https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-ZoomMarion Gwizdala, PresidentNational Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.(NAGDU)National Federation of the Blind(813) 626-2789President at NAGDU.ORGVisit our websiteFollow us on Twitter****
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