[Travelandtourism] Fw: [Nyagdu] Guide Dog Users Division makes Seminar Available on theInternet

[cheryl echevarria]

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 
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> 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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