[nagdu] convention question

[d m gina]

Hi there,
I don't understand your question here.
If we watch our dogs, then they can not tear up the room.
Can you get someone to baby sit your dog if you wish a brake for an evening?
Just some thoughts.
Then you wouldn't have an extra charge you were not expecting.
What do I know giggle.

Original message:
> I object to this policy.  I object to the notion that I need special rules
> and supervision because I choose to use a guide dog.  It makes me feel
> unwelcome at convention.  Of course, I'd be perfectly welcome, if I
> acknowledge that I need others to tell me how to handle my dog, or, better
> yet, leave the smelly troublmaking beast at home.
> So I will be spending my time, money, and energy in places where I will
> actually be treated like an intelligent, responsible adult.  Too bad
> that's not the NFB convention.
> Funny thing is, I bet  Marion would object too, if it wasn't NFB
> leadership decreeing it.
> Tracy

>> Dear All,
>>     In advance of the national convention, I want to remind everyone of
>> the NFB policy concerning guide dogs during convention. It is the
>> policy of the National Federation of the Blind, endorsed by the
>> national Association of Guide Dog Users, that guide dog shall not be
>> left unattended in guest rooms at any time. Violation of this policy
>> may result in the member's restriction from attending the next two (2)
>> conventions of the National Federation of the Blind. We appreciate
>> your cooperation and adherence to this policy.
>>     As the person responsible for responding to concerns about guide dogs
>> during our conventions, I want to share that I have had the necessity
>> to respond to at least two complaints during each convention for the
>> past four years. In every case, I was told by the guide dog user that
>> their dog does not bark when left alone, in spite of the evidence to
>> the contrary. It is not my desire to prohibit our members from
>> attending convention; however, it is also not my desire to allow a
>> guide dog user to disrupt others at convention by another's
>> irresponsible behavior. I encourage guide dog users to comply with
>> this policy in an effort to maintain order and peace during
>> convention.

>> Fraternally yours,
>> Marion Gwizdala, President
>> National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)
>> National Federation of the Blind
>> 813-626-2789
>> President at NAGDU.ORG
>> HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG
>> _______________________________________________
>> nagdu mailing list
>> nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> nagdu:
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/carcione%40access.net




> _______________________________________________
> nagdu mailing list
> nagdu at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40samobile.net

-- 
Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network.  Visit 
www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.