From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Wed Apr 1 11:28:10 2020 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:28:10 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Coronavirus COVID-19 update In-Reply-To: <5f5cbb2366844bf1a1fdff49e4bc1485@seeingeye.org> References: <5f5cbb2366844bf1a1fdff49e4bc1485@seeingeye.org> Message-ID: <005401d60853$4ccdc5b0$e6695110$@gmail.com> Subject: Coronavirus COVID-19 update Dear Seeing Eye graduate, As always, let me begin with my best wishes that you?re all staying healthy in the midst of this unprecedented crisis. We are all OK, and I hope you are, too. Last week, we began the process of transferring dogs from the kennels to the homes of their puppy raisers or staff members. About half the dogs have been placed in homes; the remaining dogs will be placed by the end of this week. That will not only provide a better environment for the dogs, but also for our employees, as we can dramatically reduce the number of employees we need to have at the Washington Valley campus. We still have puppies being cared for at our Breeding Station. The rest of our staff is continuing to work from home, including providing follow-up support to graduates and puppy raisers. We still don?t know when we will be able to re-open, but we may not be adhering to the existing 2020 class schedule. Stay tuned for more updates about that. As we are all supposed to be maintaining ?social distance,? we?ve been telling the public now more than ever not to interact with Seeing Eye dogs. Remember, all evidence to date shows that dogs can?t be infected by the Coronavirus, but it does appear they can transfer the virus from one infected human to another, the same way a doorknob or a countertop can? if someone who is infected pets your dog, and then you pet your dog, you might get the virus on your hand and then transfer it to your nose, mouth, or eyes. And just a reminder about two items we emailed you about earlier this week. First, the open comment period for the U.S. Department of Transportation?s proposed rule changes for service animals ends on Monday, April 6. Go to www.SeeingEye.org/DOT for information on how and where to submit your comments, and to read the comment submitted by The Seeing Eye. If you have any questions, contact Melissa Allman, Senior Specialist, Advocacy and Government Relations, at advocacy at seeingeye.org or call 1-800-539-4425 ext. 1724. Second, the annual ACVO Service Animal Eye Exam program, which is usually held in May, has been cancelled for this year. For more information, go to www.ACVOEyeExam.org . This program is not offered through The Seeing Eye, but we know many graduates use it every year. Please stay healthy and remember, we are here for you, even if ?here? isn?t on campus. If you need assistance, call us at 1-800-539-4425 or email gradservices at seeingeye.org . We will be back at The Seeing Eye as soon as it?s safe to do so. Thank you and stay healthy, Glenn D. Hoagland President & CEO The Seeing Eye contact The Seeing Eye P.O. Box 375 Morristown, NJ 07960-0375 (973) 539-4425 info at seeingeye.org unsubscribe social nonprofit software -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200401/dcffa686/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you have not yet had the opportunity to submit your comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on its proposed regulations for traveling by air with service animals, now is the time. You have until Monday, April 6, to submit your comments. Right now not too many people are traveling by air, with or without service animals, but the time will soon come again when life returns to normal and you?ll be planning your next trip. Things will return to normal for DOT, too, and they?ll be reviewing the thousands of comments they have received from the public about the proposed regulations. Guide dog handlers are the people DOT needs to be hearing from. For nearly 90 years we have been traveling by air with our guides. Air travel has changed and become more challenging over the years but that has never stopped us. We have adapted to those changes and continued to travel the world with independence and dignity. DOT needs to hear your comments on how its proposed regulations will affect you. It?s important to tell DOT what concerns you about the regulations but positive feedback and suggestions for improvement are helpful as well. Go to: www.SeeingEye.org/DOT For information on how and where to submit your comments and to read the comment submitted by The Seeing Eye. I am working remotely and can answer any questions you have about this topic or other advocacy issues. Feel free to send an email to advocacy at seeingeye.org or call 1-800-539-4425 ext. 1724 and leave me a message. One more thing: Many of you sign up for eye exams for your Seeing Eye dog through the annual ACVO Service Animal Eye Exam program, which is usually held in May. The ACVO has announced with everything going on right now, this year's event is cancelled. Go to https://www.acvoeyeexam.org for more information. Stay well and give your dogs a pat from me. Melissa R. 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I want to start by thanking all of you who took the time to complete the survey we sent out in February about the proposed rulemaking from the Department of Transportation regarding people traveling by air with service animals. We received 320 responses! From this information we were able to insure that the response coming from GDB would reflect your opinions. We have evaluated the information and have prepared the response below. I have also attached a copy of the entire document from the DOT outlining their proposed changes. Also, we encourage you to give your feedback to the DOT directly, and please ask your family and friends to do the same. Here?s how to respond: You may file comments identified by the docket number DOT-OST-2018-0068 by any of the following methods: ? Federal eRulemaking Portal: go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. ? Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. ? Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. ? Fax: (202) 493-2251 Comments need to be made by April 6th 2020. GDB?s Official Response To The DOT: Guide Dogs for the Blind Response to the DOT ACAA NPRM Docket ID: DOT-OST-2018-0068. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) appreciates the Department of Transportation?s (DOT) thoughtful consideration of the needs of passengers with disabilities who require the use of service animals. We praise the DOT?s productive and inclusive process of reaching out to stakeholders to develop effective regulations. We are encouraged by the move toward aligning the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) with the ADA?s definition of service animals. We are, however, concerned that certain aspects of the DOT?s proposal represent a step backward for disabled individuals who are traveling with highly-trained, legitimate service animals. As the largest organization in North America training guide dog teams, GDB also felt it was important to survey its clients to ascertain their views on the proposed rule-making. Three hundred and twenty respondents completed the survey; their feedback is reflected in our response below. Definition of service animals: In response to a survey of our 2,200 graduates, 95% of respondents applaud the DOT aligning its definition of a service animal with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Given the present ambiguity and confusion over service animals, we strongly support the DOT?s adoption of the Department Of Justice?s definition which defines a service animal as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a qualified disability. Emotional support animals: We agree with the DOT that emotional support animals are not service animals as they have not been trained as such. Emotional support animals (ESA) are in reality pets and should be defined and considered as such under the ACAA. The alarming increase of fraudulent use of ESAs for public access has confused the public and caused legitimate service animal handlers undue hardship. Airlines for America and the International Air Transport Association state that they have seen a 56% increase of ESAs from 2016 to 2017. The explosion of these untrained animals, their potential for unpredictable, poor and even dangerous behavior, and the confusion they have caused about service animals, was reflected by 97% of respondents to our survey reporting public discrimination against them as people with a disability. Health form: The information sought by this form is not necessary given that health risks posed by dogs have not been of significant concern historically. 71% of our clients who completed our survey oppose this requirement. The practical implications of such a requirement on both the passengers and the airlines are unreasonable. We believe this requirement would pose an undue burden for people with disabilities traveling with service animals as they would incur costs from veterinary visits and would not be able to fly with short notice. Behavior and training attestation: Over half of the respondents to our survey oppose the requirement of a DOT form attesting to the behavior and training of their service animals. Such attestation is only a personal assurance of the dog?s behavior and does not guarantee the dog will act appropriately. Again we believe this requirement poses another barrier for individuals who wish to travel on short notice and serves to punish those who seldom are the perpetrators of poorly behaved animals on board. We believe that airline staff can observe the dog?s behavior prior to departure and if a dog is behaving in a manner that threatens the health and safety of others, the dog should be removed. Relief attestation form: Attesting to the dog?s relieving habits does not guarantee a mishap will not occur. Furthermore, unexpected delays of aircraft departure are a significant factor that is not within the passenger?s control. In practice, this is a futile and unenforceable attestation. It is worth noting, that legitimate service animals are trained to relieve on a fixed schedule and rarely have accidents. Large service animals: We disagree with the requirement to limit the size of service animals unless it poses a safety risk. Service animals breed or type: We disagree with the requirement to limit dog breeds. A variety of dog breeds have been trained successfully as working service animals. Regardless of breed, we fully agree that the service animal handler should be in full control of his/her animal at all times. Service animals should be harnessed, leashed, or otherwise tethered in the airport and when on-board the aircraft at all times. The handler should be responsible for caring for the service animal including feeding, watering, and relieving. The handler may be charged for property damage caused by his/her animal. We support airline staff removing dogs that are not fully under their handler?s control with or without a form on file. We support airline staff exercising appropriate discretion in ascertaining whether an animal poses a threat or other problem on board; based on observable behavior, not breed. Check-in requirement: Checking in an hour earlier than the general public poses an undue burden on legitimate service animal handlers and is opposed by GDB and 75% of our survey respondents. The current 2-hour requirement for domestic flights already adds significant time to a passenger?s travel schedule. Considering that airport animal relief areas are few and far between, the additional time increases the risk of relieving mishaps. Summation: Although we are encouraged by the proposed rule making regarding emotional support animals, some aspects of the proposed DOT NPRM represent a discriminatory set of regulations towards people living with disabilities. These proposals serve to deny individuals with disabilities equal consideration for ease of travel imposing restrictions on their livelihood, job opportunities, and family and civic engagement. The proposed forms of attestations are, at best a hindrance, and at worst a complete barrier for a blind guide dog handler needing to catch a flight. If one?s college-age child gets hurt requiring an impromptu flight to attend to them, what is a parent with disability to do? Attending a job interview? A funeral? If one?s livelihood requires frequent air travel, what is that worker with a disability to do? Locating the right forms in a hurry, accessing them in time, gathering medical records under pressure, not to mention checking in with the airline 3-4 hours before flight departure, every time one attempts to fly, is not reasonable accommodation. Requiring unnecessary documentation is an unacceptable barrier for disabled air passengers with legitimate service animals. Furthermore, these requirements fail to address the underlying problem of fraudulent service animals. In summary, we propose that the DOT support air passengers with disabilities? access to air carriers by enforcing the ADA definition of disabilities. This clarification of definition will reduce fraudulent service animals considerably. Misguided regulations impose undue burdens on people with disabilities who need to travel by air. These regulations violate their civil and human rights and fail to address the very problems they are trying to solve. GDB also encourages the DOT and airlines to work with legitimate service dog handlers and organizations to influence legislation that will crack down on the unethical sale of fraudulent ?service dog? equipment and certification online. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200402/9b5bbc34/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you received this message without the attached file, please contact Marion Gwizdala, President National Association of Guide Dog Users National Federation of the Blind President at NAGDU.ORG On Tuesday, March 3, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and our special interest division - the National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) - submitted our comments on the United States Department of Transportation's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning service animals under the Air Carrier Access Act. These comments are attached to this message and can also be downloaded by visiting https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/files-pdf/service-animal-nprm-re sponse.pdf . As the leading advocate for guide dog users, we have worked with the airline industry to resolve the serious issues this NPRM seeks to address. As the largest membership organization of the blind in the United States, it is important for us to make our collective voice heard. It is equally important that the grassroots individual voice be added. Such action reinforces our position with real-life individual remarks. On Sunday, March 8 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (7:00 p.m. Central; 6:00 p.m. Mountain; & 5:00 p.m. Pacific), the National Association of Guide Dog Users will host a national town Hall meeting to discuss our comments, help you better understand our position and better clarify yours, and learn how to submit your comments on these proposed rules. This meeting will be held in NAGDU's Zoom meeting room. Here's how to join us: USING ZOOM Although traditional conference call dialing is available, we recommend using the free Zoom app for the best audio quality and functionality. The app is easy to use and is available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and Mac. If you don't already have the app installed, you will be prompted to do so when activating the below Zoom link. Installing the app ahead of time will give you the opportunity to customize it to your preference. JOINING NAGDU MEETINGS There are now three ways to join NAGDU meetings: >From any computer or Smart device, activate the following link and follow the instructions: https://zoom.us/j/8136262789 You will need a microphone on your computer in order to have your voice heard in the cloud! 2. Tap one of these links from any smart phone: +16699006833,,8136262789# or +14086380968,,8136262789# You can also add one of these numbers to your contacts list so you can use them for future meetings! 3. Manually call by dialing either (669) 900-6833 or (408) 638-0968, then entering the ID 8136262789. ZOOM COMMANDS The following are a few commands which can be used during the meeting based on how you joined. 1. Telephone: *6 to mute or unmute. *9 to raise your hand. 2. Windows: ALT+A to mute or unmute. ALT+Y to raise your hand. 3. Mac: CMD+SHIFT+A to mute or unmute. OPTION+Y to raise your hand. 4. Activate this link for a full list of commands from either Windows or Mac: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Sh ortcuts-for-Zoom Marion Gwizdala, President National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU) National Federation of the Blind (813) 626-2789 President at NAGDU.ORG Visit our website Follow us on Twitter 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. Virus-free. www.avg.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200402/c4b87c4b/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: Untitled attachment 00234.txt Url: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200402/c4b87c4b/attachment.txt From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Tue Apr 7 16:52:15 2020 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 16:52:15 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: A message from Dr. Holle about Coronavirus COVID-19 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00c901d60d37$91485f50$b3d91df0$@gmail.com> Here is a message concerning the CV19 from the Seeing Eye Veterinarian. Thank you. Tina Thomas-CAGDU-President/NFBCA From: The Seeing Eye Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 4:03 PM To: Christina Thomas Subject: A message from Dr. Holle about Coronavirus COVID-19 Dear Graduate of The Seeing Eye, Hello, everyone. It?s Dr. Holle. I wanted to reach out to all of you because I heard that some of you are concerned about the possibility of your dog acting as a fomite (an object that can carry infection like a door handle or a railing) and putting you at risk for COVID19. I thought I might put that concern into perspective for you, and I reached out and asked an expert in the field of infectious disease to help me with that. J. Scott Weese, DVM DVSc DipACVIM, is a veterinary internist and microbiologist, and a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He is a Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, and a Zoonotic Disease/Public Health Microbiologist at the University of Guelph?s Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses. He is also Chief of Infection Control at the Ontario Veterinary College Teaching Hospital and holds a Canada Research Chair in zoonotic diseases. Dr. Weese has authored or co-authored over 200 papers in peer reviewed journals, edited two books, and speaks extensively on infectious disease topics. (From lakeridgehealth.on.ca ) Dr. Weese said that ?The key thing to remember is that if a dog is contaminated, it got it from a person that it was in close contact with, so most likely that would be you, or someone in your family. If people with guide dogs just do their best to keep people from touching their dogs, that?s all I?d do. The risk of random aerosol deposition on the dog during walking is basically zero.? I mentioned that people were asking about washing their dog?s feet when they came in from a walk and Dr. Weese pointed out that we don?t wash our shoes, and yet we all touch them multiple times a day. Dr. Weese went on to reinforce the basic concept of social distancing, and hand hygiene, ?not incessantly but routinely?. The risk for dogs being allowed to roam neighborhoods with their owners having no idea where they have been, or who might have touched them, is a very different story than the guide dog who is with his or her partner 24/7. Also, you might have heard of lions and tigers at the Bronx Zoo testing positive. This did not come as a surprise to Dr. Weese. He had anticipated that cats (large and small) might be able to be infected with this virus. These cats were infected by an asymptomatic human who, as their caretaker, was in close contact with them. So, here again, the cats weren?t the threat to the human, the human brought disease to the cats. It has been recommended that in any home where there is a known COVID19 positive human, the animals in the household should be kept separate from that person as should the rest of the household. This is because certain species of pets may be susceptible to the virus. There is much that we do not yet know on this front, but to date there is no evidence that pets can transmit the virus to humans. Wash your hands after a massage or grooming session with your dog, and remember that that?s always a good practice anyway. But, by all means, feel free to hug and pet your dogs. We all need affection during this time of social isolation. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your families, and of course your dogs as always. Virtual hugs to you all, Dr. Holle contact The Seeing Eye P.O. Box 375 Morristown, NJ 07960-0375 (973) 539-4425 info at seeingeye.org unsubscribe social nonprofit software -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200407/a8b0f57c/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We have learned firsthand what the novel SARS-CoV-2 can do to people and have had our daily routines and social ?circles turned upside down as we shelter in place. Thank goodness we have our dogs and other companions to keep us company during this time. So?.what about COVID-19 and companion animals? I think the truth is that we are all learning about the virus SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it creates, COVID-19, on a daily basis. There are over 1.4 million cases of COVID-19 in people worldwide, yet we have heard very little about any illness in companion animals. This week?s news is that a tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19. This is the first animal in the United States who has tested positive for the virus and is one of 7 big cats in the zoo thought to be experiencing signs of COVID-19. It is presumed that the virus was transmitted to the tiger from an infected, but asymptomatic, caretaker. This isn?t a domesticated companion animal exactly, but it is a similar situation to the cat in Belgium who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 while living in a COVID-19+ home. Both cats had clinical signs of COVID-19, became infected from a human and are expected to recover fully. Preliminary research in China has shown that a small group of cats became infected with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 when they were inoculated with very high doses directly into their nasal passages. While not exactly replicating real life given the extent of the dose of virus used, the study (still waiting for peer review), does support the idea that cats may be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2. In fact, scientists believe that cats may have a protein receptor on the surface of their respiratory cells that is similar to that of humans. In humans, this particular receptor protein, ACE2, is the point of attachment for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Once the virus attaches to the receptor, it can enter the cells and multiply. So in a sense, cats and humans are thought to have a similar ?doorknob? that allows the virus to enter the respiratory system. And while cats can get SARS-CoV-2 from people, there is no evidence to show that humans can get it from cats. And what about COVID-19 and dogs? The same preliminary research project in China demonstrated that dogs are not very susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. We know of the two dogs in Hong Kong that tested positive after their owners became ill with COVID-19, neither of which had clinical signs. Studies on the susceptibility of animals to SARS-CoV-2 support a low risk of infection of, and from, dogs. It seems that while dogs may have a low risk of becoming infected, there is no evidence that dogs can become infectious to other dogs or to people, or that they even become sick from the virus. The truth is that what we are learning about COVID-19 in people and animals is dynamic ? it changes day to day. What hasn?t changed is that experts continue to believe that pets are not a major factor in the spread of COVID-19. Humans remain the greatest risk to other humans. We know that our companion animals have a beneficial impact on our emotional and mental health. They are integral members of our family and can help reduce anxiety during this time of isolation and quarantine. It is important that we keep all of our family members healthy and safe during this public health emergency. Considerations for GDB program dogs (guide dogs, breeder dogs, GDB puppies) as well as pet dogs during COVID-19: ? Social distancing is for people and our dogs! Keep your dog away from other people and animals when you are out in public. If someone else is not respecting the 6 foot social distancing rule and touching your dog, please remind them that both you and your dog are social distancing. If your dog does get coronavirus on the feet or fur, it is unlikely that the virus will live long enough to be an issue. If you are truly concerned, bathe the dog with animal-safe soap/shampoo when you return home. Please don?t apply hand sanitizer or other disinfectants to any companion animal. Baby wipes will not kill the coronavirus...but soap and water will. ? If you are having COVID-19 symptoms, protect your dog like you do your other family members. Limit your contact with all of your housemates. If possible, have another family member in the house provide daily care for the dog until you are feeling better. If this isn?t an option, wear a cloth facemask when interacting with your dog and don?t share food, kiss or cuddle while you are sick. Finally, always remember to wash your hands before (and after) handling any animals. ? Make a plan that identifies someone who can care for your program dog in case you are too sick to do so. Ensure you have enough food, medications and supplies ready for at least 14 days. Include the contact information for your pet?s veterinarian and vaccine records in your pet?s ?Go Bag?. ? Until we learn more about the virus, it is a good idea to keep your animals away from other animals and people if someone in your house is infected with COVID-19. ? Because all animals can carry germs that can make people sick, we should always practice healthy habits when handling animals. This includes washing hands before and after all interactions and when handling their food, waste, or supplies. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200410/f36dd632/attachment.html From adepner1425 at gmail.com Fri Apr 10 19:00:03 2020 From: adepner1425 at gmail.com (Allison) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:00:03 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FYI FW: GDB Medical Director Dr. Kate Kuzminski on COVID-19 and Companion Animals In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thank you, I?ll include this in the next CAGDU newsletter. Respectfully, Allison Depner NFBCA, SD President (619) 952-2352 Adepner1425 at gmail.com You Can Live the Life You Want!! Blindness Is Not What Holds You Back!! From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf Of mike at michaelhingson.com Sent: Friday, April 10, 2020 4:22 PM To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'; cagdu at nfbcal.org Subject: [Cagdu] FYI FW: GDB Medical Director Dr. Kate Kuzminski on COVID-19 and Companion Animals I thought all y?all would be interested in the following. Mike Hingson _____ -Greetings GDB Alumni - please see the message below from Dr. Kate which was recently posted on our No Bones About It blog, a link to the blog and the text of the message is below. You can also find this message in the Alumni Resources area of guidedogs.com ?https://www.guidedogs.com/blog/covid-19-and-companion-animals COVID-19 and Companion Animals By Kate Kuzminski, Medical Director of Guide Dogs for the Blind The past few weeks have been exceptionally tumultuous for us all. We have learned firsthand what the novel SARS-CoV-2 can do to people and have had our daily routines and social ?circles turned upside down as we shelter in place. Thank goodness we have our dogs and other companions to keep us company during this time. So?.what about COVID-19 and companion animals? I think the truth is that we are all learning about the virus SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it creates, COVID-19, on a daily basis. There are over 1.4 million cases of COVID-19 in people worldwide, yet we have heard very little about any illness in companion animals. This week?s news is that a tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19. This is the first animal in the United States who has tested positive for the virus and is one of 7 big cats in the zoo thought to be experiencing signs of COVID-19. It is presumed that the virus was transmitted to the tiger from an infected, but asymptomatic, caretaker. This isn?t a domesticated companion animal exactly, but it is a similar situation to the cat in Belgium who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 while living in a COVID-19+ home. Both cats had clinical signs of COVID-19, became infected from a human and are expected to recover fully. Preliminary research in China has shown that a small group of cats became infected with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 when they were inoculated with very high doses directly into their nasal passages. While not exactly replicating real life given the extent of the dose of virus used, the study (still waiting for peer review), does support the idea that cats may be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2. In fact, scientists believe that cats may have a protein receptor on the surface of their respiratory cells that is similar to that of humans. In humans, this particular receptor protein, ACE2, is the point of attachment for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Once the virus attaches to the receptor, it can enter the cells and multiply. So in a sense, cats and humans are thought to have a similar ?doorknob? that allows the virus to enter the respiratory system. And while cats can get SARS-CoV-2 from people, there is no evidence to show that humans can get it from cats. And what about COVID-19 and dogs? The same preliminary research project in China demonstrated that dogs are not very susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. We know of the two dogs in Hong Kong that tested positive after their owners became ill with COVID-19, neither of which had clinical signs. Studies on the susceptibility of animals to SARS-CoV-2 support a low risk of infection of, and from, dogs. It seems that while dogs may have a low risk of becoming infected, there is no evidence that dogs can become infectious to other dogs or to people, or that they even become sick from the virus. The truth is that what we are learning about COVID-19 in people and animals is dynamic ? it changes day to day. What hasn?t changed is that experts continue to believe that pets are not a major factor in the spread of COVID-19. Humans remain the greatest risk to other humans. We know that our companion animals have a beneficial impact on our emotional and mental health. They are integral members of our family and can help reduce anxiety during this time of isolation and quarantine. It is important that we keep all of our family members healthy and safe during this public health emergency. Considerations for GDB program dogs (guide dogs, breeder dogs, GDB puppies) as well as pet dogs during COVID-19: ? Social distancing is for people and our dogs! Keep your dog away from other people and animals when you are out in public. If someone else is not respecting the 6 foot social distancing rule and touching your dog, please remind them that both you and your dog are social distancing. If your dog does get coronavirus on the feet or fur, it is unlikely that the virus will live long enough to be an issue. If you are truly concerned, bathe the dog with animal-safe soap/shampoo when you return home. Please don?t apply hand sanitizer or other disinfectants to any companion animal. Baby wipes will not kill the coronavirus...but soap and water will. ? If you are having COVID-19 symptoms, protect your dog like you do your other family members. Limit your contact with all of your housemates. If possible, have another family member in the house provide daily care for the dog until you are feeling better. If this isn?t an option, wear a cloth facemask when interacting with your dog and don?t share food, kiss or cuddle while you are sick. Finally, always remember to wash your hands before (and after) handling any animals. ? Make a plan that identifies someone who can care for your program dog in case you are too sick to do so. Ensure you have enough food, medications and supplies ready for at least 14 days. Include the contact information for your pet?s veterinarian and vaccine records in your pet?s ?Go Bag?. ? Until we learn more about the virus, it is a good idea to keep your animals away from other animals and people if someone in your house is infected with COVID-19. ? 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Tina Thomas/President-CAGDU/NFBCA tina thomas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: California Association of Guide Dog Users Time: Apr 14, 2020 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Tue, until Oct 13, 2020, 7 occurrence(s) Apr 14, 2020 07:30 PM May 12, 2020 07:30 PM Jun 9, 2020 07:30 PM Jul 14, 2020 07:30 PM Aug 11, 2020 07:30 PM Sep 8, 2020 07:30 PM Oct 13, 2020 07:30 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. 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Topic: California Association of Guide Dog Users Time: Apr 14, 2020 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Tue, until Oct 13, 2020, 7 occurrence(s) Apr 14, 2020 07:30 PM May 12, 2020 07:30 PM Jun 9, 2020 07:30 PM Jul 14, 2020 07:30 PM Aug 11, 2020 07:30 PM Sep 8, 2020 07:30 PM Oct 13, 2020 07:30 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. 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From: National Federation of the Blind > Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 11:09 AM To: Tina Thomas > Subject: Save the Date: May Presidential Release LIVE Join President Riccobono for the National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release Friday, May 1, 2020 @ 8:00 p.m. EDT via Zoom Join President Mark Riccobono as he delivers the May Presidential Release (#494) of the National Federation of the Blind. First established in 1971, the presidential release is a monthly message delivered by the President of the organized blind movement that is intended to be played at every local chapter meeting. Check out the April Presidential Release ! Submit Questions Now After the remarks and updates from the elected President of the National Federation of the Blind, the organization's First Vice President, Pam Allen, will moderate questions. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend and non-members are warmly welcomed. This is a unique national forum to share the work of the organization and answer questions that might be on the minds of blind Americans. Send your questions in advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR494 in the subject line or call 410-659-9314 extension 2473. Join the Zoom Meeting Save the date and time. Zoom details will be provided soon. For an accessible tutorial of the Zoom platform to learn how to join on the web, app, or phone, access the audiobook, Meet Me in the Cloud. We look forward to your participation. National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 Unsubscribe | Opt Out | Sign Up for Our E-newsletter .. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200417/bc938f1e/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Best, The California Association of Guide dog Users tina thomas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Come join Cagdu at our doggie park hangout social, everyone is welcome Time: Apr 18, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86954437751?pwd=Qmp0ZUdCL1pjRFZVSWxTWG1GVWFwUT09 Meeting ID: 869 5443 7751 Password: 027051 One tap mobile +16699009128,,86954437751#,,#,027051# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,86954437751#,,#,027051# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US Meeting ID: 869 5443 7751 Password: 027051 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbfZ7K4CMg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200417/63810ce2/attachment.html From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Sun Apr 19 13:25:40 2020 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:25:40 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] NFBCO Workshops week 6 In-Reply-To: <008b01d61688$4bc7ffd0$e357ff70$@gmail.com> References: <5e9bf7fd.1c69fb81.9632c.c2eeSMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING@mx.google.com> <008b01d61688$4bc7ffd0$e357ff70$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <00ad01d61688$b1b6aa30$1523fe90$@gmail.com> For your information. Tina Thomas-CAGDU-President Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] NFBCO Workshops week 6 ???Hello Everyone! The NFBCO team is excited to offer another week of exciting Zoom content! Join us Monday-Friday at 5PM mountain time for a little education and some virtual socialization! Monday, April 20 5PM Mountain My Blindness Monday Meet Maureen and hear her story. Blindness and a rare genetic disorder have not stopped Maureen from being a fantastic mother, finishing her degree, and serving blind people. Tuesday , April 21 5PM Mountain Make your own hand Sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and sugar scrub Gather your ingredients and make your own hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and sugar scrub along with us. Here is what you will need: Hand sanitizer 3 Parts isopropyl alcohol (you can substitute 140 proof Everclear) 1 Part aloe Vera gel Essential oil as desired (tea tree, eucalyptus, or lavender have antibacterial properties) Container for storage Instructions: Mix 3 parts isopropyl alcohol to 1 part aloe vera gel. Add Tea tree oil or other essential oil, if desired. Disinfectant Spray Ingredients: 12 fluid ounces of isopropyl alcohol 2 teaspoons of glycerol or glycerin, for moister 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide 3 oz. distilled water (substitute boiled and cooled water) Few drops of essential oil Pro tip: consider using oil other than lavender so that your disinfectant spray stands out :) Spray bottle Directions: Add all to spray bottle. Disinfectant wipes 1 roll paper towel, 1 tablespoon bleach If you do not want to use bleach, use a different disinfectant cleaner, such as Mr. Clean, Pine-sol, Lysol, but make sure it is a disinfectant. Vinegar and baking soda are not disinfectants. 2 Cups water Serrated edge kitchen knife Directions: cut paper towels in half with serrated edge kitchen knife. Mix 1 tablespoon bleach to 2 cups water Place each side of paper towel roll into a air tight container. If you are using a tall container, it can be used as a dispenser. If flat container, make sure lid is sealed after each use. Pull out cardboard center and discard. Pour water solution over the paper towels and leave to absorb. Sugar scrub 1/2 granulated sugar 1/2 Cup coconut oil 10-12 drops essential oil if your choice (Peppermint, lemon, orange, lavender, or any of your choice Some oil blends are Grapefruit and peppermint Rose and vanilla Peach and ginger Be creative with oils 8 oz jar with lid Directions: Melt coconut oil to blend better Mix all ingredients. Wednesday, March 22 5PM Mountain Workout Wednesday Join us for a quick seven minute body weight only workout. We will learn the moves, do the workout, and discuss ways modify this workout for your fitness level. This workout is great for all fitness levels. Wear comfy clothes and bring your water. Thursday, April 23, 5PM Mountain Travel Thursday Are you a parent of a blind child teaching your kiddo to use a cane. Maybe you are blind or low vision and need to learn some basic cane travel technique. Whether you are a beginner or a well versed traveler with advice to share, join NOMC and long time cane travel instructor David Nietfeld as he introduces audio travel lessons and shares his expertise. Friday, April 24 5PM Mountain Philosophy Friday Join Us as we put our philosophy to the test with some stimulating and thought provoking questions. Would you ever let a blind person take care of your newborn? Would you use a blind person for home repairs? How about electrical work? Would you let a blind hair dresser cut or color your hair? We will consider these questions and more. Come prepared to participate. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/5955066474 Meeting ID: 595 506 6474 One tap mobile +13462487799,,5955066474# US (Houston) +16699009128,,5955066474# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) If you need assistance please reach out to jbbeecham at gmail.com or call 615-497-0435 . 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Blindness and a rare genetic disorder have not stopped Maureen from being a fantastic mother, finishing her degree, and serving blind people. Tuesday , April 21 5PM Mountain Make your own hand Sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and sugar scrub Gather your ingredients and make your own hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and sugar scrub along with us. Here is what you will need: Hand sanitizer 3 Parts isopropyl alcohol (you can substitute 140 proof Everclear) 1 Part aloe Vera gel Essential oil as desired (tea tree, eucalyptus, or lavender have antibacterial properties) Container for storage Instructions: Mix 3 parts isopropyl alcohol to 1 part aloe vera gel. Add Tea tree oil or other essential oil, if desired. Disinfectant Spray Ingredients: 12 fluid ounces of isopropyl alcohol 2 teaspoons of glycerol or glycerin, for moister 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide 3 oz. distilled water (substitute boiled and cooled water) Few drops of essential oil Pro tip: consider using oil other than lavender so that your disinfectant spray stands out :) Spray bottle Directions: Add all to spray bottle. Disinfectant wipes 1 roll paper towel, 1 tablespoon bleach If you do not want to use bleach, use a different disinfectant cleaner, such as Mr. Clean, Pine-sol, Lysol, but make sure it is a disinfectant. Vinegar and baking soda are not disinfectants. 2 Cups water Serrated edge kitchen knife Directions: cut paper towels in half with serrated edge kitchen knife. Mix 1 tablespoon bleach to 2 cups water Place each side of paper towel roll into a air tight container. If you are using a tall container, it can be used as a dispenser. If flat container, make sure lid is sealed after each use. Pull out cardboard center and discard. Pour water solution over the paper towels and leave to absorb. Sugar scrub 1/2 granulated sugar 1/2 Cup coconut oil 10-12 drops essential oil if your choice (Peppermint, lemon, orange, lavender, or any of your choice Some oil blends are Grapefruit and peppermint Rose and vanilla Peach and ginger Be creative with oils 8 oz jar with lid Directions: Melt coconut oil to blend better Mix all ingredients. Wednesday, March 22 5PM Mountain Workout Wednesday Join us for a quick seven minute body weight only workout. We will learn the moves, do the workout, and discuss ways modify this workout for your fitness level. This workout is great for all fitness levels. Wear comfy clothes and bring your water. Thursday, April 23, 5PM Mountain Travel Thursday Are you a parent of a blind child teaching your kiddo to use a cane. Maybe you are blind or low vision and need to learn some basic cane travel technique. Whether you are a beginner or a well versed traveler with advice to share, join NOMC and long time cane travel instructor David Nietfeld as he introduces audio travel lessons and shares his expertise. Friday, April 24 5PM Mountain Philosophy Friday Join Us as we put our philosophy to the test with some stimulating and thought provoking questions. Would you ever let a blind person take care of your newborn? Would you use a blind person for home repairs? How about electrical work? Would you let a blind hair dresser cut or color your hair? We will consider these questions and more. Come prepared to participate. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/5955066474 Meeting ID: 595 506 6474 One tap mobile +13462487799,,5955066474# US (Houston) +16699009128,,5955066474# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) If you need assistance please reach out to jbbeecham at gmail.com or call 615-497-0435 . 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Name: Untitled attachment 00005.txt Url: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200419/bdd794ac/attachment.txt From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Mon Apr 20 10:52:08 2020 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:52:08 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Zoom Events from the NFB of California for the Week of April 20-25 Message-ID: <013d01d6173c$696f5970$3c4e0c50$@gmail.com> Here are the Zoom meetings happening from the NFB of California for the week of April 20-25th. Tina Thomas Communications Chair, National Federation of the Blind of California CAGDU President ?TECH TALK Monday, April 20, 4:30 PM PST Do you have a smart phone but are not quite sure how to use it? Are you looking for new tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your smart phone? Are you considering getting a new phone, but you?re not sure whether you would like to go Apple or Android? Are you just curious and want to explore all that your phone can do for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this Zoom meeting is for you! Join Bob Cole and the Central Valley Chapter to ask questions about your smart phone. These can include, but are not limited to, using the Zoom app, sending text messages, downloading content, and anything else you can think of. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/510839253?pwd=QlVlb2tYTW5rRDd4MlpoTDNEc0VFdz09 Meeting ID: 510 839 253 Password: 009343 One tap mobile +16699006833,,510839253#,,#,009343# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,510839253#,,#,009343# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 510 839 253 Password: 009343 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbkVKGMp1k BREAKING BARRIERS Wednesday, April 22, 12:00 PM PST We know that blindness does not hold us back from living the lives we want? But could there be something else that you feel is standing Between you and the pursuit of your dreams? Is there a skill you need to learn, I fear you need to conquer, or some goals that you need to set? This time of staying at home provides us with a great opportunity to evaluate priorities, learn new skills, and Take steps that will help us become closer to our goals. The Central Valley Chapter will beholding a special zoom call on Wednesday, April 22, at noon where we will be discussing what barriers are holding us back and action plans for breaking those barriers. This is a time for us to feel free to share our stories in a supportive, non-judge mental environment. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83957763091?pwd=OUdMYVR2dDByVS9XNTNWaU5KaDZBdz09 Meeting ID: 839 5776 3091 Password: 071615 One tap mobile +16699006833,,83957763091#,,#,071615# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,83957763091#,,#,071615# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US Meeting ID: 839 5776 3091 Password: 071615 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbkVKGMp1k CIRCLE OF SUPPORT Friday, April 24, 4:00 PM PST We are living in unprecedented times these days and the Central Valley Chapter of California would like to invite you to join us for our zoom teleconference that will take place every Friday at 4 PM Pacific standard time. This is a time where we can all share amongst each other and gain support and ideas from our peers about the multitude of things that we are encountering in our lives at this time. We look forward to hearing from all of you and hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/321763502?pwd=ckc1ei9vdWR2cnVxM0ErU3hER2hVZz09 Meeting ID: 321 763 502 Password: 4187 One tap mobile +16699009128,,321763502#,,#,4187# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,321763502#,,#,4187# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 321 763 502 Password: 4187 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/a6PogiGub CAGDU HAPPY HOUR Saturday, April 25, 4:00 PM PST Come join the California Association of Guide Dog Users for a happy hour. Come learn about guide dogs and meet your fellow California Federationists! Tina Thomas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Happy Hour Time: Apr 25, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81290300520?pwd=OGFhV2xOZFdsMTFIUFlacWV0TWpkdz09 Meeting ID: 812 9030 0520 Password: 026810 One tap mobile +16699009128,,81290300520#,,#,026810# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,81290300520#,,#,026810# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 812 9030 0520 Password: 026810 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbfZ7K4CMg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Many aspects of our camp adapt well to this platform, including exploring mobility options like guide dog travel, building leadership skills and relationships with peers. Camp dates are expected to be confirmed soon. To receive updated information about Summer Experience Camp as it becomes available, please fill out the form on this page of on our website. Thank you! Lori Deehr Receptionist Leader Dogs for the Blind 1039 S. Rochester Rd. * Rochester Hills, MI 48307-3115 Direct (248) 218-6331 Toll Free (888) 777-5332 To learn more about our programs and services visit LeaderDog.org We are always in need of volunteers to raise our puppies. Learn more at LeaderDog.org/puppy Our mission is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. [footer] Disclaimer: This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. 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