[Travelandtourism] Fw: [Nyagdu] Guide Dog Users Division makes Seminar Available on theInternet
cheryl echevarria
cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
Sat Aug 20 19:38:20 UTC 2011
This is a reminder for tomorrow.
It will be available on the Internet as well.
Take care
Cheryl Echevarria
President - Travel and Tourism
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Subject: [Nyagdu] Guide Dog Users Division makes Seminar Available on
theInternet
> Please distribute the following announcement as widely as appropriate.
> This seminar will be available as a live stream.
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> National Association of Guide Dog Users
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> National Federation of the Blind
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> August 20, 2011
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> Seminar: Service Animals in Places of Public Accommodation
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> What are the rights and responsibilities of service animal
> users in places of public accommodation? Are there circumstances under
> which a business is allowed to refuse access to an individual accompanied
> by a service animal? What is the best way to resolve issues that arise
> because of the choice to use a service animal? What remedies are available
> to those who feel their civil rights have been violated? These questions
> and many more will be answered in an upcoming special teleseminar.
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> The National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU), a strong
> and proud division of the National Federation of the Blind, will host
> "Service Animals in Places of public Accommodation" on Sunday, August 21,
> 2011 at 8:00 pm eastern Daylight Time (7:00 pm Central; 6:00 pm Mountain;
> and 5:00 pm Pacific). This teleseminar is absolutely free; however
> reservations are required. Participation is limited and is on a first come
> first served basis.
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> Who Should Attend?
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> This teleseminar is designed to teach service animal users how
> to best protect their rights and empower them to be effective
> self-advocates. It is also meant to help owners and operators of public
> accommodations understand their rights and responsibilities under the law.
> The goal of this workshop is to encourage proactive solutions to the
> challenges faced by service animal users through effective education and
> accurate information. In order to reserve your space in this teleseminar,
> please send your name, city & state, and your email address to
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> Info at NAGDU.ORG
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> We would like to know if you are a service animal user or represent a
> public accommodation. If you represent a public accommodation, what type
> of public accommodation do you represent? This information will help us
> better plan the content of the teleseminar. An email confirmation with the
> call-in number and access codes will be sent to you. Those without email
> access or who would like more information may call 813-626-2789.
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> Please note: This conference will be recorded. Participation in the
> conference implies an agreement to and authorization for such recording in
> compliance with state and federal laws. The information provided during
> this teleseminar is intended as informal guidance only and should not be
> construed as legal advice. The call-in telephone number is not toll-free;
> the National Association of Guide Dog Users, the National Federation of
> the Blind, or any of its affiliates, divisions, or chapters will not be
> responsible for any telephone charges or fees that may be incurred as the
> result of participation in this seminar. For more information about the
> National Association of Guide Dog Users, the National Federation of the
> Blind, or to locate a Chapter in your area, you may visit the following
> websites:
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> National Association of Guide Dog Users
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> HTTP://NAGDU.ORG
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> National Federation of the Blind
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> HTTP://NFB.ORG
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> The National Association of Guide Dog Users also operates a
> nationwide hotline. Callers can choose to listen to general information
> about the federal regulations concerning service animals, as well as
> industry-specific guidance for restaurants, taxicabs, and health care
> facilities. Those needing immediate assistance can connect to an advocate
> who has been trained to resolve access issues. The NAGDU Information &
> Advocacy Hotline is available by calling 888-NAGDU411 (888-624-3841).
> Those with long distance calling plans can save the association toll
> charges by using our local number - 813-658-5749
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