[Nyagdu] Our website

[cheryl echevarria]

what about issues we want to work on for  the year, can we post them as 
well.

Cheryl Echevarria
Treasurer
National Federation of the Blind
Greater Long Island Chapter


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Margo and Elmo" <margo.downey at verizon.net>
To: "New York Association of Guide Dog Users" <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Nyagdu] Our website


> Tracy, wow, very good.  let's give others a day or two to give feedback. 
> I
> like it!
>
> for everyone's info, I also went to Flagdu and sent Mike robinson some
> suggestions for a page.  Tracy, my suggestions were your suggestions as
> well.  Marion, can we add the Model policy for Health Care Facilities or 
> are
> you still working on that?
>
> so, people, please chime in with comments, suggestions, additions, etc.
> thanks!
>
> margoa nd Elmo
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
> To: <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:33 AM
> Subject: [Nyagdu] Our website
>
>
> OK, this is what I have so far.
> Should we include a document of guide dog myths and misconceptions?  There
> must be one around somewhere.
>
> We are the New York Association of Guide Dog Users, a division of the
> National Federation of the Blind of New York, and also of the National
> Association of Guide Dog Users.  We welcome people who are guide dog
> users, those who are interested in becoming guide dog users, or those who
> just care about guide dog issues.  Dues are $10.00 per year.
> We help people having dog-related access issues advocate for themselves,
> and we work to improve laws so as to prevent future problems.  Through our
> listserv, nyagdu at nfbnet.org, we discuss issues relating to guide dogs,
> anything from access to dog retirement, behavior questions, or whether
> getting a guide dog might be a good move for you.  We have dog users from
> several different training programs, which gives us a broader perspective
> than groups limited to one school's graduates.  Also, our association with
> our national division lets us share ideas and solutions with other dog
> users all over the country. We invite you to join us to make friends and
> do important work.
>
> Officers' contact info, including email.
> Local contacts
>
> Important links:
> Service Animal Protection law
> Frequently Asked Questions About Service Animals (from FLAGDU)
> Myths and misconceptions about guide dogs
> Guide Dogs in Health Care Facilities
> Link to the NAGDU site
>
> News releases:
> Taxicabs and Guide Dogs - Religion and Allergies: Important Legal Opinion
> (from FLAGDU)
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nyagdu mailing list
> Nyagdu at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nyagdu_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Nyagdu:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nyagdu_nfbnet.org/margo.downey%40verizon.net
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nyagdu mailing list
> Nyagdu at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nyagdu_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> Nyagdu:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nyagdu_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com
>