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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBNet-Members-List [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>NAGDU President via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 05, 2017 6:57 AM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] Guide Dog Users' Seminar, Meeting, & Streaming<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <br> The National Association of Guide Dog Users, a strong and proud division of the National Federation of the Blind wants to thank its sponsors of our 2017 Guide Dog Users’ Seminar and Annual Meeting.<br> <br>Alpha Sponsor<br>Yellow Cab of Tampa<br> <br>Harness Up Sponsors<br>Mobile Vet Clinic of Brandon, Florida<br>On the Go by Julie Johnson<br>Ruff Wear<br>Texas Association of Guide Dog Users<br> During the 77<sup>th</sup> Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in Orlando, Florida, the National Association of Guide Dog Users will host a dynamic seminar on Monday, July 10 and our exciting, informative annual membership meeting on Wednesday, July 12. All NAGDU meetings will be held in the Panzacola Ballroom F-2, Level 1. The agenda for both programs is below. <br> <br>If you are unable to join us in Orlando, we would like to offer you the opportunity to join us virtually. Once again, NAGDU will be streaming our meetings live for the world to hear! To listen to our live stream, simply visit <br> <br><a href="http://www.nagdu.org">http://www.nagdu.org</a><br> <br>and find the link to the live stream on the Homepage. The stream will be available approximately 15 minutes prior to each meeting. If you would like to comment or ask questions during the stream, PLEASE use the hashtag NAGDU17. Please read on for more information about our agenda.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>July 10, 2017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>This seminar is dedicated to the memory of<br>R. Michael “Mike” Sergeant<br>March 18, 1951 - September 12, 2016<br>A friend, a colleague, and a brother in our movement<br> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 ­ 10:00 p.m. <br>1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Registration. Registration is free & required to be eligible for door prizes! <br>2:00 ­ 3:30 p.m. (Rehab Professionals) Guide Dogs and O&M: Concepts and Misconceptions<br>Wikiwa 9, Level 2 <br> <br>Lucas Frank, The Seeing Eye<br>Mike Goehering, Guiding Eyes for the Blind<br>Michael Hingson, National Association of Guide Dog Users<br>Derick Williams, Louisiana Center for the blind<br> <br> A panel presentation featuring orientation & mobility professionals from guide dog training programs, cane travel instructors, and consumers. This seminar is a part of the Rehabilitation Professionals Workshop and qualifies for continuing education units.<br> <br>2:00 ­ 3:30 p.m. Guide Dog Health & Wellness<br> <br> A veterinarian shares information about maintaining optimal health throughout your dog’s life, including wellness, preventive care, grooming tips, and first aid.<br> <br>3:45 ­ 5:00 p.m. Advocacy and Access: Everyone has a Part to Play<br>Facilitator: Marion Gwizdala, President, National Association of Guide Dog Users <br> <br>Combining realistic skits of guide dog access challenges with practical guidance to handle the challenges, guide dog users and businesses alike will learn about the rights, responsibilities, and limitations of those rights. This interactive program is a must for all guide dog users, those wishing to become better advocates for guide dog users and other disabled individuals, and public and private entities wanting to know their rights. <br> <br>5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner break<br> <br>6:00 ­ 6:45 p.m. Registration – Registration is free & required to be eligible for door prizes!<br>7:00 ­ 10:00 p.m. Living the Guide Dog User Life you want! <br>Part 1: Teaching the Guide Dog Team New Tricks<br> <br>John Byfield, Freedom Guide Dogs <br>Lucas Frank, The Seeing Eye <br>Mike Goehering, Guiding Eyes for the Blind<br>Kelly Martin, Guide Dogs for the Blind<br> <br>Current training Methods and innovations in dog training that will keep your guide dog sharp and happy. Featuring veteran trainers from several guide dog training programs, guide dog users will learn new techniques to enhance their dog’s work and teach new skills.<br> <br>Part 2: Harness Up: The process of getting a guide dog and beyond<br> <br>Various guide dog training programs & consumers<br> <br>If you are interested in getting a guide dog, want to find out how they really work, get to know what is involved in the application and training process, and learn about the guide Dog User Lifestyle, this session is for you! Guide dog training programs will share information about their programs and guide dog users will help you understand what is required when you come home.<br> <br>Part 3: Guide Dog Show and Tail <br> <br> Guide dog users share their favorite gear, grooming tools, and toys. If you have a favorite item to share, bring it with you for others to learn about! Some of them will be yours to take home for you and your dog to enjoy!<br>Wednesday, July 12, 2017<br>6:00 – 6:45 – Registration. Registration is free and required to be eligible for door prizes.<br> <br>Dues are $5.00 for those who are not members of an affiliate division.<br> <br>7:00 p.m. Meeting begins<br> <br><b>1. Call to Order<br>2. Roll Call & Relief Area Donations<br>a. Board of Directors – Sherrill O’Brien, Secretary<br>b. Participants<br>2. Participants on Live Stream <br>3. NFB Pledge<br>4. In Memoria – R. Michael Sergeant<br>5. Secretary’s Report – Sherrill O’Brien<br>6. Treasurer’s Report – Linda O’Connell<br>7. Touring the NAGDU Mobile App 2.0<br> Raul Gallegos <br>8. Elections <br>9. Uber/Lyft Settlement Update <br> Michael Nunez, Attorney, TRE Legal Services<br> Valerie Yingling, Legal Program Coordinator<br>10. Canada Seeks to Impose Paternalistic Restrictions Mary Ellen Gabias <br>11. Committee Reports<br>a. NAGDU List Serve –Cindy Rae <br>b. Social Media – Jessica Snyder<br>c. Fund Raising – Julie McGinity<br>12. AIRA: A new dimension in assistive reality<br>13. 50/50 Drawing<br></b> <br>Fraternally yours,<br>Marion Gwizdala, President<br>National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)<br>National Federation of the Blind<br>(813) 626-2789<br><a href="mailto:President@NAGDU.ORG">President@NAGDU.ORG</a><br> <br> <br>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.<br> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>