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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please circulate the following message as widely as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What: Calling Out the Counterfeiters: The myth, the image, & the law<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Where: Rosen shingle Creek & the World Wide Web<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 9939 Universal Blvd.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Panzacola Ballroom F2, Level 1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Orlando, Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <a href="http://www.nagdu.org">http://www.nagdu.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When: Tuesday, July 3<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 3:30 p.m. EDT <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Are you concerned about the problem posed by counterfeit service animals? Would you like to find out what you can do to stem the problems posed by these untrained dogs? Would you like to learn strategies you can use when you encounter a person with an obviously untrained dog where pets are not allowed? The National Association of Guide Dog Users has a program to help you identify the counterfeiters and keep them out while protecting yourself against complaints. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The National Association of Guide Dog Users is a strong and proud division of the National Federation of the Blind. We are guide dog users who know that the best way to stop the counterfeiters is through education and awareness. These counterfeiters attempt to take advantage of the civil rights afforded the blind and otherwise disabled through intimidation and threats of law suits. In doing so, these fraudsters not only pose a nuisance to the general public, their untrained, out-of-control dogs threaten the safety and soundness of our highly-trained service dogs, while calling into question the legitimacy of every genuine service animal team.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Tuesday, July 3 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., the National Association of Guide Dog Users will host a live webinar broadcast from the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida entitled, “Calling Out Counterfeit Service Animals: The myth, the image, and the law”. Facilitated by Marion Gwizdala, president of the National Association of Guide Dog Users, this workshop will share the following information:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Identifying a legitimate service dog from a counterfeiter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]> Legally excluding a service dog<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Protecting yourself from complaints when properly excluding a service dog<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Recognizing appropriate behaviors of legitimate service dogs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>This program is a must for managers and staff of restaurants, lodging facilities, retail establishments, medical facilities, transportation providers, airline personnel, governmental entities, and advocates wanting to learn more about how they can make an impact on this issue. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>The webinar is presented free of charge as a public service of the National Association of guide Dog Users. This webinar will be held live at the Rosen Shingle Creek, located at 9939 Universal Blvd. in Panzacola Ballroom F2, Level 1 and will be broadcast live on the world wide web. To join the webinar, please go to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><a href="http://nagdu.org">http://nagdu.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>and click on the “Join the live stream” link at the top of the page. You will be asked to complete a short registration form to join the webinar and have access to the materials. For more information about this workshop, the National Association of Guide Dog Users, or to support our work, please visit the above website or send an email to <a href="mailto:info@nagdu.org">info@nagdu.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast>About the Facilitator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Marion Gwizdala is the President of the National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU), a strong and proud division of the National Federation of the Blind. Marion possesses a Master of Science degree in mental Health Counseling and spent more than twenty years in private practice. Marion is a published author, accomplished public speaker and experienced workshop facilitator in the areas of psycho-social aspects of blindness, service animal policy, and legal issues related to the use of service animals, as well as on stress management, behavior modification, the body-mind-spirit connection, and issues of health and wellness. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Marion has been blind for more than forty years as the result of retinitis pigmentosa and has been a guide dog user since 1987. He has been involved in several high profile civil rights cases both as a complainant and an advocate. He has been instrumental in creating civil rights legislation in several states and is a recognized leader in the blindness and service/guide dog users’ movements. Marion blends his knowledge and real-life experience with a touch of humor to help others overcome their perceived limitations, as well as underscore the need for increased awareness and more effective enforcement of the laws designed to allow all citizens - including those who are disabled - to more fully participate insociety on terms of equality. His clients have included Hillsborough County, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, Miami-Dade County, St. Petersburg College, the University of South Florida, the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), Johns-Hopkins University Hospital, and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Association of Guide Dog Users expresses our sincere gratitude to the following sponsors that make this seminar possible:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We thank accessible 360 for their fifth year of generous support providing our live stream and recording for the world to join our seminar and annual meeting, making it available to those who could not join us in person!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Alpha Dog Sponsor <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Carl Oehmke<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Traveling Paws Sponsors <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On the Go by Julie Johnson (Continuing sponsor)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ray of Sunshine Empowerment Services LLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RuffWear (Continuing sponsor) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Harness Up Sponsors <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mobile Vet Clinic of Brandon (Continuing sponsor)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Texas Association of Guide Dog Users (Continuing sponsor)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marion Gwizdala, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(813) 626-2789<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President@NAGDU.ORG<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://nagdu.org/">Visit our website</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://twitter.com/nagdu">Follow us on Twitter</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>