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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><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f399\ufe0f\U0001f43e</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NAGDU Unleashed: Paws with a Purpose!</span></strong> <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f9ae\U0001f525</span><o:p></o:p></p><p>Were you at the <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>2026 NFB National Convention in Austin, Texas?</span></strong> If so, you know that NAGDU brought the energy, the advocacy, and plenty of four-legged enthusiasm to the convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p>If you missed the <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>2026 NAGDU Annual Seminar, \u201cPaws with a Purpose,\u201d</span></strong> don\u2019t worry\u2014you can still experience it!<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f3a7</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NAGDU Unleashed is bringing the seminar to you for this months NAGDU Unleashed episode!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>This year\u2019s seminar featured informative presentations, engaging discussions, advocacy updates, and important information for guide dog users and the entire blindness community. From the latest issues affecting guide dog users to stories, experiences, and conversations about living and traveling with our canine partners, there was something for everyone.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f415\u200d\U0001f9ba</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>What makes a great guide dog partnership?</span></strong><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f9ae</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>What issues are guide dog users facing today?</span></strong><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f3a4</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>What did our presenters and panelists have to say?</span></strong><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f4aa</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>How is NAGDU continuing to advocate for our rights and independence?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>There\u2019s only one way to find out\u2014<strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>LISTEN!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Turn up the volume, grab your headphones, and join NAGDU Unleashed as we revisit the 2026 NAGDU Annual Seminar!<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Whether you are a longtime guide dog user, thinking about getting your first guide dog, an owner trainer, a guide dog professional, or simply interested in learning more about the guide dog community, this is an episode you won't want to miss!<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f3a7</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Listen to the seminar recording and hear \u201cPaws with a Purpose\u201d in action!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f43e</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NAGDU Unleashed \u2014 Where guide dog users speak up, speak out, and unleash their voices!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f4e7</span> Questions or comments? Contact us at <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:podcast@nagdu.org">podcast@nagdu.org</a></span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>So, what are you waiting for? Put on those headphones, press play, and let\u2019s get unleashed!</span></strong> <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f399\ufe0f\U0001f43e\U0001f525</span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VcP8fQasuFk0ivUXe9UeL?si=g0gVLzIkQue6FXp1-ALPeg">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VcP8fQasuFk0ivUXe9UeL?si=g0gVLzIkQue6FXp1-ALPeg</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Steve Cook<br>Host, NAGDU Unleashed Podcast<br>National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f399\ufe0f</span> NAGDU Unleashed \u2013 Sharing the stories, experiences, and adventures of guide dog users everywhere.<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f43e</span> "Empowering guide dog users through conversation, community, and connection."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>