[Cagdu] FYI FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Guide Dog Users' Seminar, Meeting, & Streaming

Wed Jul 5 07:33:08 PDT 2017

From: NFBNet-Members-List [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Guide Dog Users' Seminar, Meeting, &
Streaming

                The National Association of Guide Dog Users, a strong and
proud division of the National Federation of the Blind wants to thank its
sponsors of our 2017 Guide Dog Users' Seminar and Annual Meeting.

Alpha Sponsor
Yellow Cab of Tampa

Harness Up Sponsors
Mobile Vet Clinic of Brandon, Florida
On the Go by Julie Johnson
Ruff Wear
Texas Association of Guide Dog Users
                During the 77th Annual Convention of the National Federation
of the Blind in Orlando, Florida, the National Association of Guide Dog
Users will host a dynamic seminar on Monday, July 10 and our exciting,
informative annual membership meeting on Wednesday, July 12. All NAGDU
meetings will be held in the Panzacola Ballroom F-2, Level 1. The agenda for
both programs is below. 

If you are unable to join us in Orlando, we would like to offer you the
opportunity to join us virtually. Once again, NAGDU will be streaming our
meetings live for the world to hear! To listen to our live stream, simply
visit 

http://www.nagdu.org

and find the link to the live stream on the Homepage. The stream will be
available approximately 15 minutes prior to each meeting. If you would like
to comment or ask questions during the stream, PLEASE use the hashtag
NAGDU17. Please read on for more information about our agenda.

July 10, 2017

This seminar is dedicated to the memory of
R. Michael "Mike" Sergeant
March 18, 1951 - September 12, 2016
A friend, a colleague, and a brother in our movement

1:00 - 10:00 p.m. 
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Registration. Registration is free & required to be
eligible for door prizes! 
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Rehab Professionals) Guide Dogs and O&M: Concepts and
Misconceptions
Wikiwa 9, Level 2 

Lucas Frank, The Seeing Eye
Mike Goehering, Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Michael Hingson, National Association of Guide Dog Users
Derick Williams, Louisiana Center for the blind

                A panel presentation featuring orientation & mobility
professionals from guide dog training programs, cane travel instructors, and
consumers. This seminar is a part of the Rehabilitation Professionals
Workshop and qualifies for continuing education units.

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Guide Dog Health & Wellness

                A veterinarian shares information about maintaining optimal
health throughout your dog's life, including wellness, preventive care,
grooming tips, and first aid.

3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Advocacy and Access: Everyone has a Part to Play
Facilitator: Marion Gwizdala, President, National Association of Guide Dog
Users            

Combining realistic skits of guide dog access challenges with practical
guidance to handle the challenges, guide dog users and businesses alike will
learn about the rights, responsibilities, and limitations of those rights.
This interactive program is a must for all guide dog users, those wishing to
become better advocates for guide dog users and other disabled individuals,
and public and private entities wanting to know their rights. 

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Dinner break

6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Registration - Registration is free & required to be
eligible for door prizes!
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Living the Guide Dog User Life you want!  
Part 1: Teaching the Guide Dog Team New Tricks

John Byfield, Freedom Guide Dogs 
Lucas Frank, The Seeing Eye 
Mike Goehering, Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Kelly Martin, Guide Dogs for the Blind

Current training Methods and innovations in dog training that will keep your
guide dog sharp and happy. Featuring veteran trainers from several guide dog
training programs, guide dog users will learn new techniques to enhance
their dog's work and teach new skills.

Part 2: Harness Up: The process of getting a guide dog and beyond

Various guide dog training programs & consumers

If you are interested in getting a guide dog, want to find out how they
really work, get to know what is involved in the application and training
process, and learn about the guide Dog User Lifestyle, this session is for
you! Guide dog training programs will share information about their programs
and guide dog users will help you understand what is required when you come
home.

Part 3: Guide Dog Show and Tail 

                Guide dog users share their favorite gear, grooming tools,
and toys. If you have a favorite item to share, bring it with you for others
to learn about! Some of them will be yours to take home for you and your dog
to enjoy!
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
6:00 - 6:45 - Registration. Registration is free and required to be eligible
for door prizes.

Dues are $5.00 for those who are not members of an affiliate division.

7:00 p.m. Meeting begins

1.  Call to Order
2.  Roll Call & Relief Area Donations
a.  Board of Directors - Sherrill O'Brien, Secretary
b.  Participants
2.  Participants on Live Stream 
3.  NFB Pledge
4.  In Memoria - R. Michael Sergeant
5.  Secretary's Report - Sherrill O'Brien
6.  Treasurer's Report - Linda O'Connell
7.  Touring the NAGDU Mobile App 2.0
  Raul Gallegos 
8.  Elections 
9.  Uber/Lyft Settlement Update 
  Michael Nunez, Attorney, TRE Legal Services
  Valerie Yingling, Legal Program Coordinator
10.              Canada Seeks to Impose Paternalistic Restrictions
Mary Ellen Gabias 
11.              Committee Reports
a.  NAGDU List Serve -Cindy Rae 
b.  Social Media - Jessica Snyder
c.  Fund Raising - Julie McGinity
12.              AIRA: A new dimension in assistive reality
13.              50/50 Drawing

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789
President at NAGDU.ORG <mailto:President at NAGDU.ORG> 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind  people
and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds
you back.

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