[Nyagdu] Our website

[Margo and Elmo]

so, marion, should we wait to post the model policy for a while?  Should we 
wait for you to give us the go-ahead?

Margo and Elmo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "New York Association of Guide Dog Users" <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Nyagdu] Our website


> Margo,
>    As for the model policy, I am not sure exactly how we are going to do 
> that. My feeling is that we want to be able to know who has viewed it by 
> asking for contact information prior to downloading the document. In this 
> way we can folow-up with the facility to lend our support. Furthermore, 
> John Pare asked us to contact Ollie Cantos to see if the policy could be 
> endorsed by the DOJ.
>
> Marion
>
>
> ----- 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)
>>
>>
>>
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