[Nfbwv-talk] Guide Dog Information

[Smyth, Charlene R via Nfbwv-talk]

Dear All,

                A couple weeks ago, an inquiry was made to the
discussion list of the National Association of Guide dog Users
concerning whether or not an individual with a disability accompanied by
a service dog could be required to sit in seats designated as disabled
seating. In response to this inquiry, I wrote an opinion and posted it
to the NAGDU blog. As advocates for the blind, I believe it is
information everyone needs to know. You can read this opinion by going
to

 

http://www.HarnessUp.Wordpress.com

 

                I would also like to remind everyone that the National
Association of Guide dog Users sponsors an innovative telephone hotline
for guide dog users. The NAGDU Education & Advocacy Hotline currently
offers general information about service animals under the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA),   as well as specific guidance concerning
restaurants, taxicabs, and health care facilities. Callers needing
immediate assistance can connect directly to a live trained advocate.
Future plans for the hotline include summaries and texts of each of the
state laws concerning service animals, more industry specific
information, and guidance in a variety of languages, such as Spanish,
Mandarin and Arabic. The Hotline is available anytime by calling,
toll-free,888-NAGDU411 (888-624-3841). 

 

                The NAGDU Information & Advocacy Hotline was created by
a grant from the National Federation of the Blind's (NFB) Imagination
Fund, as well as with contributions from the California and Florida
Associations of Guide Dog Users. It is currently supported by a grant
from Twilio Cloud Communications which provided a grant that will keep
the service active for the next two years! The National Association of
Guide Dog Users is a strong and proud division of the NFB. NAGDU
conducts public awareness campaigns on issues of guide dog use, provides
advocacy support for guide dog handlers who face discrimination,
supports effective legislation to protect the rights of service animal
users, offers educational programs to school and civic organizations,
and functions as an integral part of the National Federation of the
Blind. For more information about the National Association of Guide Dog
Users or to support its work, you can visit their website at

 

HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG <http://www.nagdu.org/> 

Or send an email message to 

 

Info at NAGDU.ORG 

 

Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala, President

National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.

National Federation of the Blind

(813) 626-2789

(888) 624-3841 (Hotline)

President at nagdu.org

http://www.nagdu.org

 

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