[Nfbnet-members-list] Guide Dog Users' Seminar, Meeting, & Streaming
NAGDU President
blind411 at verizon.net
Wed Jul 5 13:57:15 UTC 2017
The National Association of
Guide Dog Users, a strong and proud division of
the National Federation of the Blind wants to
thank its sponsors of our 2017 Guide Dog Users’ Seminar and Annual Meeting.
Alpha Sponsor
Yellow Cab of Tampa
Harness Up Sponsors
Mobile Vet Clinic of Brandon, Florida
On the Go by Julie Johnson
Ruff Wear
Texas Association of Guide Dog Users
During the 77th Annual
Convention of the National Federation of the
Blind in Orlando, Florida, the National
Association of Guide Dog Users will host a
dynamic seminar on Monday, July 10 and our
exciting, informative annual membership meeting
on Wednesday, July 12. All NAGDU meetings will be
held in the Panzacola Ballroom F-2, Level 1. The
agenda for both programs is below.
If you are unable to join us in Orlando, we would
like to offer you the opportunity to join us
virtually. Once again, NAGDU will be streaming
our meetings live for the world to hear! To
listen to our live stream, simply visit
<http://www.nagdu.org>http://www.nagdu.org
and find the link to the live stream on the
Homepage. The stream will be available
approximately 15 minutes prior to each meeting.
If you would like to comment or ask questions
during the stream, PLEASE use the hashtag
NAGDU17. Please read on for more information about our agenda.
July 10, 2017
This seminar is dedicated to the memory of
R. Michael “Mike” Sergeant
March 18, 1951 - September 12, 2016
A friend, a colleague, and a brother in our movement
1:00 10:00 p.m.
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Registration. Registration is
free & required to be eligible for door prizes!
2:00 3:30 p.m. (Rehab Professionals) Guide Dogs
and O&M: Concepts and Misconceptions
Wikiwa 9, Level 2
Lucas Frank, The Seeing Eye
Mike Goehering, Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Michael Hingson, National Association of Guide Dog Users
Derick Williams, Louisiana Center for the blind
A panel presentation featuring
orientation & mobility professionals from guide
dog training programs, cane travel instructors,
and consumers. This seminar is a part of the
Rehabilitation Professionals Workshop and
qualifies for continuing education units.
2:00 3:30 p.m. Guide Dog Health & Wellness
A veterinarian shares
information about maintaining optimal health
throughout your dog’s life, including wellness,
preventive care, grooming tips, and first aid.
3:45 5:00 p.m. Advocacy and Access: Everyone has a Part to Play
Facilitator: Marion Gwizdala, President, National
Association of Guide Dog Users
Combining realistic skits of guide dog access
challenges with practical guidance to handle the
challenges, guide dog users and businesses alike
will learn about the rights, responsibilities,
and limitations of those rights. This interactive
program is a must for all guide dog users, those
wishing to become better advocates for guide dog
users and other disabled individuals, and public
and private entities wanting to know their rights.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner break
6:00 6:45 p.m. Registration – Registration is
free & required to be eligible for door prizes!
7:00 10:00 p.m. Living the Guide Dog User Life you want!
Part 1: Teaching the Guide Dog Team New Tricks
John Byfield, Freedom Guide Dogs
Lucas Frank, The Seeing Eye
Mike Goehering, Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Kelly Martin, Guide Dogs for the Blind
Current training Methods and innovations in dog
training that will keep your guide dog sharp and
happy. Featuring veteran trainers from several
guide dog training programs, guide dog users will
learn new techniques to enhance their dog’s work and teach new skills.
Part 2: Harness Up: The process of getting a guide dog and beyond
Various guide dog training programs & consumers
If you are interested in getting a guide dog,
want to find out how they really work, get to
know what is involved in the application and
training process, and learn about the guide Dog
User Lifestyle, this session is for you! Guide
dog training programs will share information
about their programs and guide dog users will
help you understand what is required when you come home.
Part 3: Guide Dog Show and Tail
Guide dog users share their
favorite gear, grooming tools, and toys. If you
have a favorite item to share, bring it with you
for others to learn about! Some of them will be
yours to take home for you and your dog to enjoy!
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
6:00 – 6:45 – Registration. Registration is free
and required to be eligible for door prizes.
Dues are $5.00 for those who are not members of an affiliate division.
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call & Relief Area Donations
a. Board of Directors – Sherrill O’Brien, Secretary
b. Participants
2. Participants on Live Stream
3. NFB Pledge
4. In Memoria – R. Michael Sergeant
5. Secretary’s Report – Sherrill O’Brien
6. Treasurer’s Report – Linda O’Connell
7. Touring the NAGDU Mobile App 2.0
Raul Gallegos
8. Elections
9. Uber/Lyft Settlement Update
Michael Nunez, Attorney, TRE Legal Services
Valerie Yingling, Legal Program Coordinator
10. Canada Seeks to Impose
Paternalistic Restrictions Mary Ellen Gabias
11. Committee Reports
a. NAGDU List Serve –Cindy Rae
b. Social Media – Jessica Snyder
c. Fund Raising – Julie McGinity
12. AIRA: A new dimension in assistive reality
13. 50/50 Drawing
Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789
President at NAGDU.ORG
The National Federation of the Blind knows that
blindness is not the characteristic that defines
you or your future. Every day we raise
expectations because low expectations create
barriers between blind people and our dreams.
You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds you back.
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