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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Dear Fellow Federationists,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> The National Association of
Guide Dog Users (NAGDU), a strong and proud division of the National Federation
of the Blind, is seen as the leading advocate on issues of service animal use.
We are regularly consulted by governmental agencies, such as Attorneys General,
Agencies for Health Care Administration, taxicab commissions, , and law
enforcement agencies, and private companies, such as health care facilities,
hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments, as well as the general public
seeking information about guide and other service dogs. The primary way most of
these people find us is through our website at</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A
href="http://WWW.NAGDU.ORG">HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> In an effort to give ourselves
the most visibility and enhance our reputation as the leader in service dog
information and advocacy, it is essential we have a dynamic website and present
our information in an appealing manner.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> NAGDU is seeking your help in
two important ways. The first way is to simply visit our website and take a look
at the information we have there. Let us know what you think of it and how you
feel we can do a better job. We would especially like the input of those who are
sighted to provide us with some constructive criticism on how we can make the
site more visually appealing. Most of the visitors to our website are
sighted and a visually appealing site will help keep their attention and reflect
the professionalism of the organization. Please send your comments to us via
email to</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A
href="mailto:Info@NAGDU.ORG">Info@NAGDU.ORG</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> The second way you can help is
by providing us with content. What we really need are some graphics, especially
pictures of people working their guide dogs. Although posed pictures are good,
photos depicting action are better. Again, you can send these pictures to us at
the above email address.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> We would also like to remind you
that we sponsor the NAGDU Information & Advocacy Hotline. <SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">The
hotline currently offers general information about service animals under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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 of each of the state laws concerning
service animals, more industry specific information, and guidance in a variety
of languages, such as Mandarin and Arabic. The Hotline is available anytime by
calling, toll-free,888-NAGDU411 (888-624-3841). Comments about the hotline are
also encouraged and can be sent to the above address.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> We look forward to hearing your
comments and receiving your suggestions. If you need any further information
about the National Association of Guide Dog Users, please feel free to get in
touch with me. My contact information is below my signature.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Fraternally yours,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Marion Gwizdala, President<BR>National Association
of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)<BR>National Federation of the
Blind<BR>813-626-2789<BR><A
href="mailto:President@NAGDU.ORG">President@NAGDU.ORG</A><BR><A
href="http://WWW.NAGDU.ORG">HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG</A></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>