[nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting

Thu Jul 11 01:42:56 UTC 2013

Julie,
	I just read your message, as I was very busy prior to convention. I
felt you and the list deserved an answer to your question. All of the CEOs
from the guide dog training programs were personally invited to speak to the
Guide Dog Consumers' Bill of Rights or send a representative to speak on
their behalf. These invitations were sent on April 10 and there is no secret
as to when the NFB conventions are held nor when NAGDU meets, so I feel
there were no excuses for all to attend. Six programs were represented and
offered everything from vague avoidant comments about consumer choice with
no substance to a fairly detailed response. We are hoping to have a
transcript of the comments for everyone to read.

Fraternally yours,
Marion

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 8:13 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting

Silly question...but have all the training programs been invited?  Do they
know they have an opportunity to speak?

Why I ask is because several years ago when I was at a convention in Dallas,
I was speaking with a representative from Guide Dogs of Texas in the Exhibit
Hall.  Just in polite conversation I said something about looking forward to
hearing an update about their program at this evenings NAGDU meeting.  The
lady had no idea what I was talking about.  The program was new and that had
been her first convention.  She had planned to go to the welcome meeting for
first time convention attendees at the same time the NAGDU meeting was being
held.  There was no intent to ignore NAGDU or not provide info, they just
had no idea the option was available.

Just wondering,
Julie

-----Original Message-----
From: National Association of Guide Dog Users
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:17 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' ; 'New
York Association of Guide Dog Users' ; New Jersey Association of Guide Dog
Users ; nagdu-leaders at nfbnet.org ; flagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting

Dear All,

                Here is an updated list of training program representatives
who will be attending the NAGDU meeting on July 3 to offer their input on
the Guide dog Consumers' Bill of Rights.

Julie Unwin, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation

Paul Lopez, Guide Dogs for the Blind

Wells Jones, Guide Dog Foundation

Rod Haneline, Leader Dogs for the Blind

Jim Kutsch, The Seeing Eye

Once again, if your training program is not on this list, you may want to
ask them to offer their comments to us via email. They may do so by sending
a message to the address below my signature.

Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala, President

National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.

National Federation of the Blind

(813) 626-2789 (Office)

888-NAGDU411 (Hotline

President at nagdu.org

www.nagdu.org

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