[Travelandtourism] Agenda Item for Convention Meeting

Tue Mar 27 23:35:24 UTC 2012

um this isn't a board meeting, so that would have to be agreed upon and seconded at a meeting.
Remember we already have a lot on our agenda. I will be asking Margo Downey, and Marion Gwizdala, but as well, again, I am hoping those that are requesting this, will also make a visit to NAGDU at our convention as well and sit in on there meeting, and ask questions as well.
Thank you.
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> From: braille at satx.rr.com
> To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:26:11 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Agenda Item for Convention Meeting
> 
> I second the idea of guide dog users presenting how they handled various
> situations in theme parks. Let's do it!
> 
> Mary Donahue
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Peter Donahue
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 5:08 PM
> To: NFB Travel and Tourism Division List
> Subject: [Travelandtourism] Agenda Item for Convention Meeting
> 
> Hello Cheryl and everyone,
> 
>     One way we can learn how guide dogs can be worked successfully in
> particular environments is to learn from those who have done it
> successfully. As I pointed out to various individuals I have worked my dogs
> in several animal environments without any problems. I'd like to suggest
> including an item on the meeting agenda to address this subject. One way
> this issue can be put behind us is if those who attend our meeting have the
> chance to hear the experiences of those that have worked their dogs in
> various types of environments where wild and domestic animals are present. 
> These presentations could do much to put this issue to rest and will help us
> gather the knowledge and experiences of guide dog users who work their dogs
> in situations to present to entities where there may be concerns about guide
> dogs entering particular areas. Please take this idea in to consideration.
> 
> Peter Donahue
> 
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "travelandtourism" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 4:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Disney's Kenneling Policy
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Bite who?
> Not me, not Reese, Not Margo, who then?
> Disney, no they are offering alternatives, they are making suggestions, etc.
> We all may not agree on them, but they are alternatives, again at the parks 
> the dogs are welcome, there are designated areas that the dogs go bathroom 
> at, not on the trees and bushes inside the park, but in designated areas.
> They are allowed on 90 percent of all of the rides. They advise but do not 
> forbid guide dogs in certain parts of Animal Kingdom.  So lets move on with 
> this.
> I will let this topic go on for a little more and then I am going to ask to 
> leave it alone, until I get more of documentation from Mr. Jones.
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> Cheryl Echevarria
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> > From: pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com
> > To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
> > Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:18:14 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Disney's Kenneling Policy
> >
> > Hello Reese, and everyone,
> >
> >     It's a compromise that could come back to bite them later on.
> >
> > Peter Donahue
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Reese" <atlanticstar1 at gmail.com>
> > To: "NFB Travel and Tourism Division List" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:27 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Disney's Kenneling Policy
> >
> >
> > Peter:
> >
> > They did make a compromise regarding the Kennel issue.  That was to have 
> > it
> > at one central location and have it operated by another Company.  This 
> > way,
> > they aren't libel for anything that should happen regarding service 
> > animals
> > or pets.  Yes this maybe anenconvinyants to the blind guide dog user
> > however, this was the best solution they could come up with that also
> > minimizes there liability.  I doubt if they are going to resend this
> > decision so best to take someone along to watch the service animal until 
> > you
> > have concluded your attraction or ride.
> >
> > Reese
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- Hello again Margo and everyone,
> >
> >     I thought that was the case. Our proposal is different than what was 
> > in
> > place before. Only service dog users would be allowed to use the
> > attraction-side kennels where their dog can wait until the owner has 
> > enjoyed
> > the attraction. They would only need to deploy these kennels at those
> > attractions where there are restrictions placed on service dogs 
> > accompanying
> > their owners on the attraction. The pet owners and service dog users 
> > wishing
> > to board their dog for the day can take their animals to the boarding 
> > kennel
> > which is staffed by professional animal care personnel.
> >
> >
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