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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">I came across this organization called, America’s Guide Dog Users (AGDU) during a Google search, and I was wondering if you’ve ever heard of it? I never have, so am just
curious what you all think. I’ve included info below from their website. Thoughts and opinions are appreciated. Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">America’s Guide Dog Users (AGDU) was inspired and created by guide dog handlers and friends.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">AGDU’s mission is to share information about the various access rights and regulations afforded to all guide dog teams throughout the United States. Including information
from the Department of Justice (DOJ), American’s with Disability Act (ADA), Fair Housing Authority (FHA), Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as well as other agencies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">The AGDU organization is not affiliated with any national or state guide dog organization. We are independent and solely governed and run by dedicated AGDU members. This
is a group of guide dog handlers, puppy raisers, professionals and friends helping each other as we travel independently.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">AGDU advocates for protection laws for working guide dogs and puppies in training. We believe stronger laws and penalties should be instituted, holding pet owner’s accountable
if their pet caused physical or mental injury or death to a guide dog or puppy in training.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">The organization focuses on a variety of guide dog related topics. Fellow AGDU members share experiences in working with a guide dog, tips and tricks, access rights,
housing and airline regulations, retiring a dog and other guide dog matters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">We are dedicated in advocating for maintaining the right of independence afforded to all guide dog teams throughout the United States. By educating and sharing information
with the public, we feel this can assist all guide dog teams in their daily travels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">These are just some of the highlights of what America’s Guide Dog Users is focused on. We work in drawing attention to the guide dog world, promoting a positive foundation
to enhance good team ethics and friendship as we travel with our guide dogs throughout this wonderful country.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">If you would like to become a member or make a donation to AGDU, please visit our Membership or Donation page.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333"> </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#333333">For more information or assistance, please feel free to contact
Nick Whitney, AGDU President by calling him at: 314-875-0007. Or send Nick an Email at: n.whitney@agdu.org.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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