[Tn-talk] Upcoming GUide Dog Seminar at Our State ConventioN!

[NFBTN Secretary]

Greetings! The Tennessee Association of Guide Dog Users will hold their 4th annual “Hup-Up” Seminar March 31, 2017, from 7-9 pm in Memphis Tennessee! If you are in the area, we would like to warmly invite you to come experience a warm, positive, educational experience where the NFB philosophy of love, unity, and respect for everyone are demonstrated! Have you wondered what it is like to use a guide dog, wht training is involved, or just would love to join in on a fun, active seminar? We are so honored to have The Seeing Eye and Guide Dogs for the Blind both exhibit at our convention and participate in our seminar! TAGDU is committed to building relationships with all guide dog schools, allowing potential guide dog users to be educated and decide for themselves which school reflects his or her needs and values! TAGDU is also dedicated to ensuring a strong connection with all of our members as we strive to spread the NFB philosophy and support guide dog users, not only in our state, but around the nation! Our seminar will include our two school guest speakers, advocacy training by participating in an interactive workshop, working with children as a guide dog user, grooming tips and tricks from professional groomers, and many door prizes! We would like to thank the schools, The Seeing Eye, Southeastern, Leader Dog Guide Dogs for the Blind, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, The Mira Foundation, Fidelco, pet stores, such as Pets Mart and Petco, Southside Animal Hospital, and IAADP,  who annually support our initiative! Also Blind Square GPS is collaborating with us for the third year in a row to provide free use of their GPS app for attendees of our seminar and state convention! This is a record year for us, having 6 guide dog schools supporting and participating in our seminar! We received a lot of feedback from members who listened to our stream last year! They found our seminar full of energy,  sharing of ideas with respect, dignity, interactive, and informative discussion!  If you cannot attend in person! No worries! Stay tuned for information on our Live Facebook streaming by “Liking and following updates on our  Facebook page. TAGDU    is a proud division of the Tennessee NFB affiliate and the National Federation of the Blind!
James Alan Boehm
Contact Information:
Phone: 901-483-1515
Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com
NFB Email: secretary at nfb-tn.org
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Blindness is a mere characteristic not defining my abilities; the only disabilities in life are poor expectations and negative attitudes.