[Cagdu] Guide Dog policy

[Robert Stigile]

Hello Cagdu Community,
I read the policy that OCB has regarding Guide Dogs, as well as the message from 
the acting director from OCB who stated, that if we have suggestions, that he 
would be interested in hearing from us.
I think that this could be a great opportunity, if we want to make a change to 
their policy regarding Guide Dog use.
I took the liberty, of asking the NFB Centers, what they do regarding Guide Dogs, 
and Julie Deden, has responded.
This is what she says:
  Regarding dogs: We love to work with students that use dog guides.  They
use their dogs to travel to and from the center each day and of cource use
them on evenings and weekends.  The student puts there dog in a classroom,
my office or somewhere where the dog is happy during the day.  They see them
on breaks and at lunch time.  I tell our students that this is like working
in many ways.  The students are required to use their canes all day at the
center.  This has always worked out well for the student and their dog.
They truly do develop great cane skills and confidence.
  I hope that this helps.
  Thanks so much
Julie
Robert Stigile
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