From mike at michaelhingson.com Wed Jan 6 17:11:19 2021 From: mike at michaelhingson.com (mike at michaelhingson.com) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2021 17:11:19 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: New Regulations for Flying with your Guide Dog In-Reply-To: <4d2e80f9-f45a-4b90-8c34-2494f5c1d987@atl1s11mta107.xt.local> References: <4d2e80f9-f45a-4b90-8c34-2494f5c1d987@atl1s11mta107.xt.local> Message-ID: <082001d6e492$01df5520$059dff60$@michaelhingson.com> All, Here is the announcement just put out by GDB regarding the new DOT regulations. GDB is a bit incorrect in that the DOT does not mandate that all travelers must complete the forms. DOT leaves it up to the individual airlines as to whether or not the airline will require the form. Best Regards, Michael Hingson From: Lauren Kenney Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 5:00 PM To: mike at michaelhingson.com Subject: New Regulations for Flying with your Guide Dog A message from GDB Client Services Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. New regulations for flying with your guide dog Dear Michael, We are reaching out today to share important information on Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation updates that will take effect on January 11th, 2021. These updates will directly impact the steps necessary to fly with your guide dog. Changes being implemented on the 11th include the following: * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has aligned their definition of ?Service Animal? with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), limiting the designation to dogs only. There are no breed restrictions. * Emotional Support Animals will no longer be considered Service Animals by the ACAA and will need to travel as pets during flights. Psychiatric Services Animals will continue to be recognized as legitimate service animals. If you would like to read the final rule amending travelling by air with a service animal in its entirety, please access the document on the Department of Transportation website . As part of the new regulations, the U.S. Department of Transportation has developed two forms travelers with service animals must submit when flying (Please be aware that these forms do NOT need to be completed or signed by a Veterinarian): 1. A Combined Attestation form of dog behavior and dog health for all flights. 2. A Dog Relief form for flights lasting longer than 8 hours. In addition to a signed declaration of responsibility for your dog, the forms require 2 critical pieces of information: 1. Your current Veterinarian?s name. 2. The expiration date of your dog?s Rabies vaccine. When the ACAA final ruling was made public, GDB President and CEO, Christine Benninger, released the following statement: ?While we applaud this long-awaited victory for people who rely on legitimate service dogs, there are challenges ahead because the ruling requires handlers to provide more pre-boarding paperwork and validation, and the addition of extra steps for those traveling with a disability is not equal access. However, this is a move in the right direction, and we look forward to working closely with the airlines to help simplify the process around service animal documentation.? Please know that Guide Dogs for the Blind is in communication with representatives from the airline industry exploring possibilities for streamlining form submission; we will keep you updated on developments. In the interim, we would like to offer the following information and suggestions: * The DOT forms are to be used by all U.S. airlines as well as foreign airlines on flights originating in or ending in the United States beginning January 11th, 2021. Airlines have the right to deny boarding if the required, signed forms are not submitted. * It should be noted that the form is required if your round-trip flight started before January 11th, 2021 but your return flight is after January 11th. This applies to all domestic flights as well as international flights originating or ending in the U.S. * The two required forms are official federal government forms issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Although they may initially seem intimidating, they are very simple one-page forms * Travelers who book their flight 48 hours or more in advance of travel should complete their forms online. We recommend also bringing a printed copy with you for peace of mind. * If booking a flight departing within less than 48-hours, you can provide your completed form at the gate rather than submitting it online if needed. * Air carriers are mandated to post accessible versions of the required forms on their website. * As always, it is best to check your airline?s website for detailed directions on form submission guidelines and policies. * Please note that the new regulations do not require The Department of Transportation or airlines to save a copy of your completed forms for future flights. * If you need to appeal an airline employee?s decision when booking or checking in for your flight, speak with the airline?s Complaints Resolution Official (CRO). Should you have any questions with which we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call the GDB Support Center at (800) 295-4050. We are available Monday-Friday from 8 AM- 5PM Pacific Standard Time and look forward to talking with you. Sincerely, The GDB Client Services Team Our mailing address is: Guide Dogs for the Blind National Headquarters P.O. Box 151200 San Rafael, CA 94915 800-295-4050 Copyright ? 2021, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a GDB Client. Update Subscription Preferences Contact GDB GDB Privacy Policy GDB Accessibility Statement Support GDB -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210106/9643dbf4/attachment.html From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Wed Jan 6 20:18:18 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2021 20:18:18 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] CAGDU monthly chapter meeting resumes January 12. Message-ID: <00a701d6e4ac$212614e0$63723ea0$@gmail.com> Happy 2021 CAGDU community! 2020 was very challenging and required a lot of adjustments and patience, however, we made though. I hope you and your fury friends had a wonderful holiday season. Now, it is a new year and back to business. Our first CAGDU meeting of the year will take place on January 12,2021 at 7:30PM via Zoom. I will send out the Zoom information by the end of the week. Also, our Saturday afternoon Zoom Social hour will resume on Saturday January 9,2021. I will also be sending the Zoom information for the social hour at the end of the week. I am looking forward to talking with you all very soon. Please stay healthy and safe. Best, Tina Thomas-President-CAGDU -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210108/d838b401/attachment.html From rachel.grider at gmail.com Tue Jan 12 11:29:51 2021 From: rachel.grider at gmail.com (Rachel Grider) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:29:51 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] CAGDU CHAPTER MEETING TONIGHT Message-ID: <2FC62062-3A5A-46AB-BF61-B306C85FC730@gmail.com> Hello, Everyone: Don?t forget about the California Association Of Guide Dog Users division meeting tonight at 7:30. The link is below. Can?t wait to see you all there! Rachel Rachel Grider is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Chapter Meeting Time: Jan 12, 2021 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89194122636?pwd=TDFmSzB6Y2pueGpKOTlCcjVYdzZyQT09 Meeting ID: 891 9412 2636 Passcode: 013815 One tap mobile +16699006833,,89194122636# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,89194122636# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 891 9412 2636 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcjVzaHYz9 From rachel.grider at gmail.com Tue Jan 12 11:30:54 2021 From: rachel.grider at gmail.com (Rachel Grider) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:30:54 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] CAGDU DIVISION MEETING TONIGHT Message-ID: <62CFC1C3-1402-4960-8E7A-6D9D9DBA5A16@gmail.com> ?Hello, Everyone: Don?t forget about the California Association Of Guide Dog Users division meeting tonight at 7:30. The link is below. Can?t wait to see you all there! Rachel Rachel Grider is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Chapter Meeting Time: Jan 12, 2021 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89194122636?pwd=TDFmSzB6Y2pueGpKOTlCcjVYdzZyQT09 Meeting ID: 891 9412 2636 Passcode: 013815 One tap mobile +16699006833,,89194122636# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,89194122636# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 891 9412 2636 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcjVzaHYz9 From rachel.grider at gmail.com Tue Jan 12 11:31:18 2021 From: rachel.grider at gmail.com (Rachel Grider) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:31:18 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] CAGDU DIVISION MEETING TONIGHT Message-ID: <2E452CEA-171E-4C07-A043-324B7FFE8C52@gmail.com> ?Hello, Everyone: Don?t forget about the California Association Of Guide Dog Users division meeting tonight at 7:30. The link is below. Can?t wait to see you all there! Rachel Rachel Grider is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Chapter Meeting Time: Jan 12, 2021 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89194122636?pwd=TDFmSzB6Y2pueGpKOTlCcjVYdzZyQT09 Meeting ID: 891 9412 2636 Passcode: 013815 One tap mobile +16699006833,,89194122636# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,89194122636# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 891 9412 2636 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcjVzaHYz9 From mike at michaelhingson.com Tue Jan 12 15:45:17 2021 From: mike at michaelhingson.com (mike at michaelhingson.com) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:45:17 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] FYI FW: GDB Special Speaker Series January 20th 2021 Message-ID: <02b901d6e93c$fc1bfad0$f453f070$@michaelhingson.com> For all you GDB folks out there. Best Regards, Michael Hingson From: Theresa Stern Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 2:28 PM To: mike at michaelhingson.com Subject: GDB Special Speaker Series January 20th 2021 Speaker Series Event January 20th 2021 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. ????? GDB Alumni Association Speakers Series Presents: GDB Advocacy update U.S. Department of Transportation Air Carrier Act - New Regulations for travelling with service animals On January 11 2021, the updated U.S. Department of Transportation ACA regulation on travelling with Service Animals went into effect. There are major changes and important instructions that will impact air-travel plans with guide-dogs. Guide Dogs for the Blind?s Director of Outreach and Advocacy, Rabih Dow, welcomes Mr. Ray Prentice, Director of Customer Advocacy at Alaska Airlines, to share how airlines are implementing the new rules. GDB invites all guide dog handlers and school program staff to join us for this important airline industry update. When: Wednesday January 20th 4:00PM - 5:00PM (PST). Note: We will be recording this presentation for those unable to attend. You will be able to find the link to the recording in the Alumni section of our website: guidedogs.com Zoom details below. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jan 20, 2021 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: GDB Speakers Series - DOT - ACA New Regs for Service Dog Handlers Please click the link below to join the webinar: http://communications.guidedogs.com/e/896181/84WmhmYW5CKytpOE9wd010QXlsdz09/3t45/26945142?h=IauUt6Gnye-zUzoevVrlcXoLYvNJb6JvS87BWoPJDjk Passcode: 290126 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699009128,,92106860941# or +13462487799,,92106860941# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Canada: +1 778 907 2071 or +1 204 272 7920 or +1 438 809 7799 or +1 587 328 1099 or +1 647 374 4685 or +1 647 558 0588 Webinar ID: 921 0686 0941 Passcode: 290126 Our mailing address is: Guide Dogs for the Blind National Headquarters P.O. Box 151200 San Rafael, CA 94915 800-295-4050 Copyright ? 2021, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a GDB Alumni. Unsubscribe >From All Emails Update Subscription Preferences Contact Us Privacy Policy GuideDogs.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210112/3ddd1603/attachment.html From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Tue Jan 12 18:03:33 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:03:33 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [NFBC-Info] Get Connected In-Reply-To: <00fe01d6e919$902e0e80$b08a2b80$@gmail.com> References: <00fe01d6e919$902e0e80$b08a2b80$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <027e01d6e950$4c229a80$e467cf80$@gmail.com> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Get Connected The National Federation of the Blind is instrumental in providing many services and opportunities to blind individuals. Because of the work of the NFB, we have access to many local and national publications through NFB News Line for the Blind. We also have access to a vast network of blindness related on line resources including: . The National NFB e-mail list . State affiliate e-mail lists . Interest based blindness related e-mail lists . Face Book groups and pages. Additionally, NFB provides several publications written by and for the blind including: . the Braille Monitor . Future Reflections. To help NFB members learn about and take advantage of these services, networks, and publications, the national Federation of the Blind of California, San Diego Chapter will host a Get Connected Zoom event. Chapter members will be available to answer questions about these services and assist attendees begin the process of "'getting connected."" When? Saturday, January 30, 2021, 11:30 AM. Chapter members will use break out rooms to answer attendees Where? Zoom Meeting If you or someone you know would like to attend our Get connected Event, please contact Chapter President Allison Depner. We have room for 15 guests as we want to make sure everyone receives the assistance needed, and we have a limited number of helpers. You may send an e-mail to adepner1425 at gmail.com. You may also call me at (619) 952.2352 So, Let's Get Connected! Respectfully, Allison Depner NFBCA, SD Chapter President (619) 952-2352 You Can Live the Life You Want! Blindness is not what holds you back! Respectfully, Allison Depner NFBCA, SD Chapter President La Mesa Lions Club Program Chair (619) 952-2352 Adepner1425 at gmail.com You Can Live the Life You Want!! Blindness is Not What Holds You Back!! _______________________________________________ NFBC-Info mailing list NFBC-Info at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBC-Info: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/tina.thomas90044%40gm ail.com From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Wed Jan 13 08:51:48 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:51:48 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [Chapter-Presidents] NFB Safety and Support Update In-Reply-To: <02376C71-251A-4FFF-A20F-D157FA8F8549@gmail.com> References: <02376C71-251A-4FFF-A20F-D157FA8F8549@gmail.com> Message-ID: <009101d6e9cc$62d402b0$287c0810$@gmail.com> Tina Thomas Email:tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Phone: 323.337.7775 National Federation of the Blind of California President- California Association of Guide Dog Users Vice-President- At Large-Chapter Board Member Pathfinder-Chapter of Los Email: Tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Phone: 323.337.7775 Angeles The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. Begin forwarded message: From: "President, National Federation of the Blind via Chapter-Presidents" > Date: January 13, 2021 at 6:22:47 AM PST To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list > Cc: "President, National Federation of the Blind" > Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] NFB Safety and Support Update Reply-To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list > ? Dear Chapter Presidents, The following communication (also attached) was shared with affiliate presidents and national division presidents yesterday. We thought you all should be familiar with it as well. Sincerely, Mark Riccobono Safety and Support #MarchingTogether Status Update January 12, 2021 As you know, there has recently been discussion of inappropriate abuse and sexual conduct in the blindness community. This document provides links to recent announcements and offers some guidance on having conversations and answering questions related to this issue. It is intended to help members of the National Federation of the Blind discuss this topic with empathy, love, and sensitivity as conversations take place at the national, state, and local level. The National Federation of the Blind is fully committed to ensuring a safe, healthy environment throughout our movement. We offer this guidance to best encourage healing for survivors and our community. Recent NFB Announcements On Monday, January 4, 2021, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) announced a partnership with RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN will assist us in furthering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming culture free of sexual misconduct for all NFB programs and activities. On January 4, we also announced the formation of the Survivor Task Force, an advisory team led by survivors who are also NFB members. In representing the voice of survivors, task force members will focus on addressing and preventing abuse and sexual misconduct within the Federation by serving as advisors to the National Federation of the Blind leaders, members, and third-party partners. Below are the links to the online statements: * Partnership with RAINN * Introducing Our Survivor Task Force Talking About These Issues You may receive questions from staff, partners, volunteers, or outside stakeholders on this issue. Please remain supportive, loving, trusting, and empathetic throughout this process. The following guidance has been prepared to help you with these conversations. Please be sure to follow your state and local legal requirements concerning mandatory reporting. And, as leaders, notify the victim or survivor of your mandated reporting status prior to them sharing any information with you. This is critical in creating a consent-centered environment across our organization. Media Inquiries Important note: major media coverage is currently anticipated, although timing is very uncertain in light of other recent national events. All press inquiries at any level?national, state, or local?are requested to be forwarded to Chris Danielsen, cdanielsen at nfb.org or cell 410-262-1281. Conversations with Survivors * Follow your state and local legal requirements concerning mandatory reporting, if the victim or survivor is interested in this path to healing. * To report a sexual misconduct issue, follow the procedures outlined in NFB?s code of conduct at https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct, or contact code at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2475. Remember that the victim or survivor must be interested in this path prior to a grievance being filed. Additionally, you, as a leader, must inform the victim or survivor of this path prior to proceeding. * To get information about NFB?s Survivor Task Force, contact survivors at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2238. * To access professional support and resources, contact RAINN. The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline is at 800-656-HOPE (4673). Callers will be contacted by a trained staff member from a service provider in their area. Conversations with Internal and External Stakeholders Here are some tips for talking about this issue with our members and external partners. We are committed to focusing on the future and to speak in ways that encourage healing. * Stress NFB?s commitment to a safe and healthy environment. ?We are committed to a safe and healthy environment throughout our movement.? ?We do not and will not tolerate abuse of any kind.? ?We are taking all necessary steps to ensure blind people can lead their best lives.? * Rather than discussing the details of NFB?s plans, as outlined in the two public statements, offer a copy of the public statements. * Victims and survivors have the right to tell their own stories. Others should not engage in discussion or speculation about any particular incident. Social Media The following sample post is approved for use. You may also link to our public statements. If you see anything on social media that seems unusual or concerns you, please contact our national social media coordinator, Danielle McCann, dmccann at nfb.org, extension 2246. CW: Sexual Abuse We have engaged @RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, as well as our Survivors Task Force, to assist us in furthering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming culture free of abuse and sexual misconduct as part of all our programs and activities. #MarchingTogether https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-announces-partnership-rainn Below are the links to the NFB?s statements: * Partnership with RAINN * Introducing Our Survivor Task Force FAQs Q: How long has this been going on? What did you know and when? Were there any incidents at your office/center/facility? A: Out of respect for survivors, we are not commenting on any specific incidents. The National Federation of the Blind announced a partnership with RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN will assist us in furthering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming culture free of sexual misconduct as part of all NFB programs and activities. We are committed to a safe, healthy environment. Q: What exactly will RAINN be doing? A: We are entering a committed long-term partnership with RAINN to ensure a safe and healthy environment. The details are included in this statement. Q: What is the role of the Survivor Task Force? A: The Survivor Task Force will serve as an advisor during this process to ensure we build a safe, healthy environment. More details can be found in the Introducing Our Survivor Task Force section to nfb.org/survivor. The Task Force will provide monthly updates on our efforts. Q: What do I say to anyone who reports an incident? A: The National Federation of the Blind does not tolerate inappropriate behavior. Advise people to follow state and local legal requirements concerning mandatory reporting. Reports can be filed using the code of conduct grievance report form, by calling our dedicated voicemail box at 410-659-9314, extension 2475, or emailing code at nfb.org . The code of conduct process can be used to file a grievance regarding another member, employee, or contractor of the NFB. If someone files a complaint addressing sexual misconduct as part of our programs or events, that matter will be investigated by an external investigator. Find a way to emphasize this last point because many are wondering what happens to grievances filed now. Note: please also provide information for the NFB Survivor Task Force and the RAINN hotline outlined above as needed. Q: Why isn?t more information available? A: We are just beginning these processes. More information and guidance will be available as it is developed. Q: Any other kind of question. A: We are only commenting on our steps to ensure a safe, healthy organization at this time. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210113/84aa4468/attachment-0001.html From mike at michaelhingson.com Thu Jan 14 18:29:44 2021 From: mike at michaelhingson.com (mike at michaelhingson.com) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:29:44 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] FYI FW: [NFBT] Fwd: [NAGDU] Kicking off Guide Dog Matters Message-ID: <085101d6eae6$4a5265e0$def731a0$@michaelhingson.com> -----Original Message----- From: Raul Gallegos - NFB Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2021 6:22 PM To: NFB Of Texas List Subject: [NFBT] Fwd: [NAGDU] Kicking off Guide Dog Matters Hi all. Please see the below message about the event, Guide Dog Matters, an event held by the National Association of Guide Dog Users *Raul A. Gallegos* First Vice President: National Federation of the Blind of Texas President: National Association of Guide Dog Users 832.554.7285 | RGallegos at nfbtx.org Schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with me here "Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap." -- Dr. Kenneth Jernigan -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [NAGDU] Kicking off Guide Dog Matters Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:09:34 -0600 From: Stacie Gallegos via NAGDU Reply-To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users To: NAGDU List CC: Stacie Gallegos Hello all, Happy New Year! I hope 2021 has gotten off to a great start for each of you. The National Association of Guide Dog Users is inviting you to join us for our upcoming Guide Dog Matters monthly seminar. Each month we will be hosting a 1 hour session; which will focus on a specific topic related to guide dogs. Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021 Time: 3 PM EST To kick things off, this month?s topic will be first aid for our guide dogs. We are excited to have as our presenter, Dr. Kate Kuzminski, Director of veterinary Medicine from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Please come with your questions. For those who are not able to attend the session, it will be recorded and shared on the list as well as the NAGDU Facebook page. The Zoom information is below. You will also be able to find this from the NAGDU public calendar if you are subscribed to it. I?m looking forward to seeing everyone on the call. NAGDU - National Association of Guide Dog Users is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: NAGDU Guide Dog Matters Time: The third Sunday of every month at 3 PM Eastern time Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85450651290 Meeting ID: 854 5065 1290 One tap mobile +13462487799,,85450651290# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 854 5065 1290 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcpg1BQjlP Warm regards. ? Stacie Gallegos President: National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter Secretary: Texas Association of Guide Dog Users Secretary: Texas Parents of Blind Children E: shardy at nfbtx.org H: stacieandcash at gmail.com M: 346.704.0190 O: 832.639.4477 "Live the life you want: Blindness is not what holds you back? -- National Federation of the Blind of Texas "Live the life you want." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Members" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to member+unsubscribe at nfbtx.org. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/nfbtx.org/d/msgid/member/b5761ed5-9a41-70f5-45e9-8b614517f38e%40nfbtx.org. From rachel.grider at gmail.com Fri Jan 15 04:20:08 2021 From: rachel.grider at gmail.com (Rachel Grider) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:20:08 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] Fwd: [NAGDU] Kicking off Guide Dog Matters References: <0DDAD667-AEB0-4962-9E8F-B14A5CA326CB@nfbtx.org> Message-ID: Begin forwarded message: > From: Stacie Gallegos via NAGDU > Date: January 14, 2021 at 18:11:10 PST > To: NAGDU List > Cc: Stacie Gallegos > Subject: [NAGDU] Kicking off Guide Dog Matters > Reply-To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" > > ?Hello all, > > Happy New Year! I hope 2021 has gotten off to a great start for each of you. The National Association of Guide Dog Users is inviting you to join us for our upcoming Guide Dog Matters monthly seminar. Each month we will be hosting a 1 hour session; which will focus on a specific topic related to guide dogs. > Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021 > Time: 3 PM EST > To kick things off, this month?s topic will be first aid for our guide dogs. We are excited to have as our presenter, Dr. Kate Kuzminski, Director of veterinary Medicine from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Please come with your questions. For those who are not able to attend the session, it will be recorded and shared on the list as well as the NAGDU Facebook page. The Zoom information is below. You will also be able to find this from the NAGDU public calendar if you are subscribed to it. I?m looking forward to seeing everyone on the call. > > NAGDU - National Association of Guide Dog Users is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. > > Topic: NAGDU Guide Dog Matters > Time: The third Sunday of every month at 3 PM Eastern time > > Join Zoom Meeting > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85450651290 > > Meeting ID: 854 5065 1290 > One tap mobile > +13462487799,,85450651290# US (Houston) > > Dial by your location > +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) > +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) > +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) > +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) > Meeting ID: 854 5065 1290 > Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcpg1BQjlP > Warm regards. > > ? > Stacie Gallegos > President: National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter > Secretary: Texas Association of Guide Dog Users > Secretary: Texas Parents of Blind Children > > E: shardy at nfbtx.org H: stacieandcash at gmail.com > M: 346.704.0190 O: 832.639.4477 > > "Live the life you want: Blindness is not what holds you back? > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > NAGDU mailing list > NAGDU at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NAGDU: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/rachel.grider%40gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by phone or reply by e-mail, delete the original message and destroy all copies. Thank you. From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org On Behalf Of Rachel Grider Sent: Friday, January 15, 2021 4:20 AM To: cagdu at nfbcal.org Subject: [Cagdu] Fwd: [NAGDU] Kicking off Guide Dog Matters Begin forwarded message: From: Stacie Gallegos via NAGDU > Date: January 14, 2021 at 18:11:10 PST To: NAGDU List > Cc: Stacie Gallegos > Subject: [NAGDU] Kicking off Guide Dog Matters Reply-To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" > ?Hello all, Happy New Year! I hope 2021 has gotten off to a great start for each of you. The National Association of Guide Dog Users is inviting you to join us for our upcoming Guide Dog Matters monthly seminar. Each month we will be hosting a 1 hour session; which will focus on a specific topic related to guide dogs. Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021 Time: 3 PM EST To kick things off, this month?s topic will be first aid for our guide dogs. We are excited to have as our presenter, Dr. Kate Kuzminski, Director of veterinary Medicine from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Please come with your questions. For those who are not able to attend the session, it will be recorded and shared on the list as well as the NAGDU Facebook page. The Zoom information is below. You will also be able to find this from the NAGDU public calendar if you are subscribed to it. I?m looking forward to seeing everyone on the call. NAGDU - National Association of Guide Dog Users is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: NAGDU Guide Dog Matters Time: The third Sunday of every month at 3 PM Eastern time Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85450651290 Meeting ID: 854 5065 1290 One tap mobile +13462487799,,85450651290# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 854 5065 1290 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcpg1BQjlP Warm regards. ? Stacie Gallegos President: National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter Secretary: Texas Association of Guide Dog Users Secretary: Texas Parents of Blind Children E: shardy at nfbtx.org H: stacieandcash at gmail.com M: 346.704.0190 O: 832.639.4477 "Live the life you want: Blindness is not what holds you back? _______________________________________________ NAGDU mailing list NAGDU at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NAGDU: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/rachel.grider%40gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210115/06ee2360/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Steinmetz wrote: > > ? > Dear Rachel, > > Is this something I may forward to the GDA graduates? > > Greg Steinmetz > Manager of Admissions & Graduate Services > Direct Line: 818-833-6428 > guidedogsofamerica.org > > > > Transforming lives through partnerships with service dogs > > > > This e-mail message is being sent solely for use by the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential, privileged or non-public information. Any dissemination, reproduction or distribution is prohibited unless authorized by sender. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by phone or reply by e-mail, delete the original message and destroy all copies. Thank you. > > > > > From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org On Behalf Of Rachel Grider > Sent: Friday, January 15, 2021 4:20 AM > To: cagdu at nfbcal.org > Subject: [Cagdu] Fwd: [NAGDU] Kicking off Guide Dog Matters > > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Stacie Gallegos via NAGDU > Date: January 14, 2021 at 18:11:10 PST > To: NAGDU List > Cc: Stacie Gallegos > Subject: [NAGDU] Kicking off Guide Dog Matters > Reply-To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" > > ?Hello all, > > Happy New Year! I hope 2021 has gotten off to a great start for each of you. The National Association of Guide Dog Users is inviting you to join us for our upcoming Guide Dog Matters monthly seminar. Each month we will be hosting a 1 hour session; which will focus on a specific topic related to guide dogs. > Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021 > Time: 3 PM EST > To kick things off, this month?s topic will be first aid for our guide dogs. We are excited to have as our presenter, Dr. Kate Kuzminski, Director of veterinary Medicine from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Please come with your questions. For those who are not able to attend the session, it will be recorded and shared on the list as well as the NAGDU Facebook page. The Zoom information is below. You will also be able to find this from the NAGDU public calendar if you are subscribed to it. I?m looking forward to seeing everyone on the call. > > NAGDU - National Association of Guide Dog Users is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. > > Topic: NAGDU Guide Dog Matters > Time: The third Sunday of every month at 3 PM Eastern time > > Join Zoom Meeting > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85450651290 > > Meeting ID: 854 5065 1290 > One tap mobile > +13462487799,,85450651290# US (Houston) > > Dial by your location > +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) > +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) > +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) > +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) > Meeting ID: 854 5065 1290 > Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcpg1BQjlP > Warm regards. > > ? > Stacie Gallegos > President: National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter > Secretary: Texas Association of Guide Dog Users > Secretary: Texas Parents of Blind Children > > E: shardy at nfbtx.org H: stacieandcash at gmail.com > M: 346.704.0190 O: 832.639.4477 > > "Live the life you want: Blindness is not what holds you back? > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > NAGDU mailing list > NAGDU at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NAGDU: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/rachel.grider%40gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Cagdu mailing list > Cagdu at nfbcal.org > https://nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To listen to our coverage, join us on Zoom. https://aira.zoom.us/s/97932056266 Or join webinar with the following methods Phone one-tap Phone one-tap: US: +16699006833,,97932056266# or +12532158782,,97932056266# Join by Telephone For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location. Dial: US : +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 979 3205 6266 Aira provides information for blind and low vision people through professional agents who describe visual aspects of public events, read print material and assist with navigation. Our agents undergo extensive training and are available via our smart phone app for iOS and Android. Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io. This email was sent to tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Aira ? 4225 Executive Sq Ste 400 ? La Jolla, CA 92037-1499 ? 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Tina Thomas-CAGDU-President d resource information for Guide Dog Matters - First Aid - January 17, 2021 Hello everyone, please share this information wherever appropriate. First Aid for Our Guide Dogs: A Guide Dog Matters Presentation by the National Association of Guide Dog Users The following is a list of resources which were presented by Dr. Kate Kuzminski, Guide Dogs for the Blind on January 17, 2021 at the National Association of Guide Dog Users Guide Dog Matters Zoom meeting. * Please note that NAGDU is offering the following for informational purposes and does not endorse one training program over another. * Guide Dog Matters is held on the third Sunday of the month at 3 PM Eastern time and typically lasts for one hour. * People who are interested in presenting or in offering ideas for future presentations should contact Stacie Gallegos, sgallegos at nfbtx.org. The resource file can be viewed and downloaded from here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1538ILToMo3WZy1NIf-65pswEWChX1HmIkvEzIWBgenw/edit?usp=sharing The recording of the Zoom meeting can be accessed and downloaded from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NHctFXwHwMcUQ-AQ7qNIffUfotJMl9_4/view?usp=sharing FIRST AID FOR GUIDE DOGS Presentation Resource Page 1. Do It Yourself First Aid Kit: https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/resource/downloads/2020-2020-07/aspca-diy-first-aid-kit-list_0.pdf Dr. Kuzminski also suggests adding Benadryl and Vetwrap to this list as well as the ASPCA Poison Control Center phone number (888-426-4435). 2. Vet wrap link from Chewy.com: https://www.chewy.com/andover-healthcare-petflex-paw-print/dp/153243 3. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Hotline: https://www.aspca.org/news/what-expect-when-calling-aspca-animal-poison-control-center 4. Guide Dogs for the Blind Blogs: * Hot weather safety tips: https://www.guidedogs.com/blog/hot-weather-safety-tips * Cold weather safety tips: https://www.guidedogs.com/blog/cold-weather-safety-tips-from-gdb -- *Raul A. Gallegos* President: National Association of Guide Dog Users First Vice President: National Federation of the Blind of Texas 832.554.7285 | RGallegos at nagdu.org Schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with me here "Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap." -- Dr. Kenneth Jernigan -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: rgallegos.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 348 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210122/ecea30fe/attachment.vcf -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: Untitled attachment 00354.txt Url: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210122/ecea30fe/attachment.txt From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Fri Jan 22 15:50:55 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:50:55 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Access Technology Affordability Act in the House In-Reply-To: <20210122213851.95A426094452@lx-web-pri.nfb.org> References: <20210122213851.95A426094452@lx-web-pri.nfb.org> Message-ID: <004b01d6f119$6d2695d0$4773c170$@gmail.com> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Access Technology Affordability Act in the House FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act in the House Baltimore, Maryland (January 22, 2021): The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans, applauds the introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act (ATAA) (H.R. 431) in the United States House of Representatives by Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Chairman Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) and Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA-16). This legislation removes an employment barrier commonly experienced by blind Americans who cannot afford the high cost of access technology by creating a refundable tax credit in the amount of $2,000 to be used over a three-year period to offset the cost of these technologies. Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: ?My wife, my two daughters, and I are all blind, and the children?s technology needs will increase as they complete their education and start their careers. My family is not unique; blind people across the nation face this challenge, and this legislation will provide critical assistance. We thank and commend Chairman Thompson and Representative Kelly for continuing to be champions for this act, which will help give blind people the technology they need to live the lives they want.? ### About the National Federation of the Blind The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at www.nfb.org . CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 Unsubscribe | Opt Out | Sign Up for Our E-newsletter 200 East Wells St. Baltimore, 21230 United States .. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210122/b96b2203/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 823 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210122/b96b2203/attachment.jpe -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Listen Now A downloadable transcript is available on our site. Have a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast at hadley.edu or call the Hadley Presents podcast line at (847) 784-2870 700 Elm Street Winnetka, Illinois 60093 800.323.4238 | hadley.edu You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. 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Since early 2020, the National Association of Guide Dog Users has been hosting a social Zoom meeting called, the NAGDU Yappy Hour. Whether you are a current guide dog user, a former guide dog user, thinking about becoming a guide dog user, are friends with other guide dog users, have any sort of connection with guide dog users no matter how tenuous, or simply think that guide dog users are cool, we hope you will join us on Zoom. This informal meeting takes place every two weeks unless otherwise noted. By informal, we truly mean that. While serious topics about guide dog users may come up from time to time, we will not be holding any NAGDU or NFB business. The meeting information is as follows. Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021 Time: 3 PM Eastern time. (FYI: this calculates as 2 PM Central, 1 PM Mountain, 12 noon Pacific, and 11 AM Alaska time) Where: Zoom. Direct-Connect Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82310852263 Meeting ID: 823 1085 2263 Passcode: 1940 One-Tap Mobile Connection Links: +13462487799,,82310852263# US (Houston) +16699009128,,82310852263# US (San Jose) Land Line Dialing Information: +1 (346) 248-7799 US (Houston) +1 (669) 900-9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 823 1085 2263 Please note that there is a passcode for those who connect from the Zoom app. Participants who dial in will not need to enter the passcode. In order to be recognized as a valid participant, we ask that you use your real name when connecting. The information for this meeting, along with other NAGDU events is available in the NAGDU Public Calendar, which you can subscribe to by following this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nagdu.org_7eopjofhnd4968m46rcmgrck0s%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics If you have any questions about these meetings or about the calendar subscriptions, please email me directly or email the National Association of Guide Dog Users board of directors at board at nagdu.org. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday. -- *Raul A. Gallegos* President: National Association of Guide Dog Users First Vice President: National Federation of the Blind of Texas 832.554.7285 | RGallegos at nagdu.org Schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with me here "Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap." -- Dr. Kenneth Jernigan -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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It is time once again for the National Association of Guide Dog Users board of directors monthly meeting. We hope you will be able to join us this Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 8 PM Eastern. This calculates to 7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain, 5 PM Pacific, and 4 PM Alaska time. Although this meeting usually takes place on the last Sunday of the month, we are holding it one week earlier this time. The Zoom meeting information follows. Meeting ID: 632 632 5800 Direct-Connect Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6326325800 One-Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,6326325800#,# Please be aware that this meeting has a waiting room and no passcode. This will not change unless the meeting space is abused. In order to be recognized as a valid participant, we ask that you use your real name when connecting. Although a direct-connect link and one-tap mobile link is provided, you can make a phone call from any land line or mobile phone by dialing one of Zoom's many phone numbers. One example is (346) 248-7799. Once connected, enter the meeting ID 632 632 5800, followed by the pound or hashtag key. Please note that if you connect this way, long distance charges may incur. This meeting, along with other NAGDU events is available in the NAGDU Public Events Calendar, which you can subscribe to by following this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nagdu.org_7eopjofhnd4968m46rcmgrck0s%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics If you have any questions about these meetings or about the calendar subscriptions, please email the National Association of Guide Dog Users board of directors. The email address is board at nagdu.org. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you. -- Respectfully, *Raul A. Gallegos* / President National Association of Guide Dog Users, NAGDU 832.554.7285 | RGallegos at nagdu.org Subscribe to the NAGDU Public Events Calendar Here Schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with me here "Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap." -- Dr. Kenneth Jernigan -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: rgallegos.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 348 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210122/58ca1f1e/attachment.vcf -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: Untitled attachment 00037.txt Url: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210122/58ca1f1e/attachment.txt From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Mon Jan 25 17:14:03 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:14:03 -0800 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Invitation to "The Healer" In-Reply-To: <005f01d6f353$bae540f0$30afc2d0$@gmail.com> References: <005f01d6f353$bae540f0$30afc2d0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <008401d6f380$8983fba0$9c8bf2e0$@gmail.com> For your information. Tina Thomas CAGDU-President At-Large VP Pathfinder chapter-Board Member Email: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Dear Tina Thomas at the California Association of Guide Dog Users, I hope this email finds you well, in good health and spirits. My name is Jasmine Rivers, and I'm the Digital Marketing Assistant of a contemporary dance company based in San Francisco and New York?s Hudson Valley called RAWdance. I'm reaching out on behalf of our Co-Artistic Director, Katerina (Katie) Wong, about our upcoming performance entitled The Healer. We?d like to extend a personal invitation to you and your community, to warmly welcome blind and visually impaired patrons to this virtual premiere. We will be offering audio descriptions by Gravity Access Services for the performance on Saturday, January 30 at 5pm PT/8pm ET. The Healer is inspired by Katie's late aunt, Szuson Wong, a Doctor of Energy Medicine, and draws on concepts such as qi, qi gong, yin yang, meridians, and pressure points. It mines the ancient beliefs, systems, and history of Traditional Chinese Medicine to shed light on humans? innate ability to overcome suffering. It features an original music score by multi-instrumentalist Daniel Berkman, a gorgeous bamboo scenic design by Chad Owens, and is danced by a powerhouse quartet of women. In addition to the live-streamed performance, The Healer also includes guest speakers such as Shawna Seth and Rebecca Kelly, and an intimate Q&A with the artists moderated by Dr. Yutian Wong. Here?s a bit more information: The Healer Livestream Screening: January 29 ? 30, 2021 Friday at 6 p.m. PT Saturday at 5 p.m. PT* Saturday at 8 p.m. PT rawdance.org/thehealer *Please note that options for Live Captioning and Audio Description are available for this performance. Buttons to these access services will be available on the virtual event?s webpage at the time of the show. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact raw at rawdance.org or boxoffice at odc.dance . Tickets: $15 - $100 per household To purchase tickets call 415-863-9834, or visit odc.dance/TheHealer or odc.dance/tickets. Thank you for your consideration, and please let me know if you have any questions. 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