[Nfbf-l] Accessable World, you and your guide Dog!

[Kirk]

Accessible World you and your guide dog, presents the guide dog in the

family, wednesday, march 9, 2011

Newswire:

When a new addition becomes part of the family, dynamics change. New

considerations and questions arise. The blending of humans and animals

brings its own set of issues never faced before. Guide dogs and other

animals need time to adjust to their new surroundings and learn the lay of

the land and their place in it. Each new guide brings with its coming, new

and exciting possibilities for different adventures and experiences. Should

you rush to make your new family member feel at home by showering him with

attention and affection, or would your new friend and team member like some

quiet time before embarking on the busy family life of which you are all a

part? Are there tips that can help you divide time between family, dog, and

friends that can make this transition easier? Guide dogs add a touch of

fun, security, and warmth to family life.

But how do they fit in the lives of families with children?

The balance of meeting each family member's needs, creating positive

interactions, and maintaining individual space to thrive will be the topic

of this week's show.

Join us with our guests Ron and Lisa Brooks who have two guide dogs, one

retired guide, and three children under the age of nine. Join the discussion

to ask questions and learn how this Phoenix-based family handles the

challenges of balancing work and family, traveling with children, schools

and the public perceptions of life with dog guides and kids.

Co-Hosts: Robert and Ruth Ann Acosta

E-Mail: boacosta at pacbell.net

Date: Wednesday,March 9, 2011

Time: 5:00 PM PST, 6:00 PM MST, 7:00 PM CST, 8:00 PM EST

and elsewhere in the world Thursday 010:00 GMT.

Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to the Accessible

World Guide Dog Users Room at:

http://conference.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs2ccabdfcfd3a

Or, alternatively,

Select The Accessible World Guide Dog users Room at: www.accessibleworld.org

Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen.

If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing

software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download

and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to

the Accessible World rooms.

All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, and

open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer,

speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with

the presenters and others in the virtual audience. To speak to us, hold down

the control key and let up to listen. If no microphone is available, you may

text chat with the attendees.

Accessible World uses News Wires, like this one, to inform people of the

topic and times for the many Discussion Groups on Accessible World. The

lists are announce only to keep the traffic to a minimum. You can join the

Accessible World Announce List, the Tek Talk Announce List or the Sports

Talk Announce List by completing the form at:

www.accessibleworld.org/mailinglists

Accessible World Contacts:

Robert Acosta, Chair

Accessible World

818-998-0044

Email: boacosta at pacbell.net

Web: www.helpinghands4theblind.org

Marcia Moses, Events Coordinator

Accessible World

734-495-1496

Email: mgmoses at comcast.net

Steve Hoffman, President

Talking Communities

Email: steve at talkingcommunities.com

The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a 501(c)(3)

not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the

disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly

relevant information about new products, services, and training

opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access

barriers that adversely affect them.

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Kirk Harmon
President & CEO
Florida Disabled Citizens
for Progress
P.O.Box 61794
Jacksonville, FL 32236
PH(904) 783-9896
Cell: (407) 473-2176
DAV/BVA
Life Member

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