GDUI
This page is the place to learn about new people, products, issues and gatherings in the world of GDUI. We hope you will stop by often. Here are just a few things we have to share.
The Guide Dog Users of Washington State (GDUWS) and Guide Dog Users of Oregon (GDUO) boards hope that you are able to join us for this fun filled weekend, July 2 through 4, 2010. In 2010 GDUWS and GDUO are partnering together again to make this an even bigger and better fun filled weekend of Pacific Northwest Guide Dog handlers and their canine partners. Last year's event was so well-received by Fling/Romp attendees and Portland State University staff that it was decided to have it at PSU again. We will be housed in the Ondine dorm facility 1912 SW 6th Ave. The overnight accommodations, dining hall, and conference rooms are all conveniently located in Ondine. PSU offers us a very accessible location which gives us more access to many exciting city amenities to explore during our weekend. If you have any questions contact Vivian Conger at 509.200.0599 or e-mail her at blazie.girl@gmail.com or contact Kae Seth at 971.221.8260 or e-mail her at lady-potter@comcast.net
On Wednesday, February 24, 2010, the State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind held a press conference at Governor Arnold Schwarzengger's San Francisco office, regarding dog attacks on guide dogs. Speakers included: Theresa Duncan (Alumni Director, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.), Sergeant William Herndon and Officer John Denny (Vicious and Dangerous Dog Unit, San Francisco Police Department), Brian Francis (Director of Admissions and Graduate Services, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.) and Antonette Sorrick (Executive Officer, State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind).
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For example, there is no requirement for a guide dog handler to obtain or carry a health certificate for his/her guide dog when traveling domestically in the U.S.
The Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the U.S.-DOT has published all of its rules regarding service animals and other accomodations for persons with disabilities.
To view these rules, please visit the Aviation Consumer Protection Home Page. This page contains important information regarding the rules governing air transportation via domestic and foreign carriers.
Under the section marked: Part 382, Passengers with Disabilities, there are links that will open the entire document of regulations in either MS-Word format or pdf format. (Using a search term of service animal the documents can be skimmed easily for information of interest.)
Current issues of Dog Fancy magazine feature Dean Koontz's latest novel "The Longest Evening of the Year" which is a DOG story. The MAB Recording Studio would like to make this book available in special format to GDUI members at a discount. Our usually cost for the 4 track recording would be $24 for a copy of the 3 tape set. We are offering it for $12 to GDUI members. The National Library Service is in the process of recording the book through the lending library. Our version is now ready for sale.
For more information, please contact:
Robert Pierson, MBA
Recording Studio Manager and VIEP Billing Specialist
MAB Community Services (formerly the Massachusetts Association for the
Blind)
313 Pleasant Street 2nd Floor East
Watertown, MA 02472
ph: 617-972-9117
fax: 617-926-1412
Trekker is a GPS (Golbal Positioning System) that talks, giving information about landmarks, intersections and points of interest. It's a great tool for use with your guide dog for increased independence. Now you can purchase the Trekker through GDUI at a $100.00 discount. Humanware will then donate $100.00 to GDUI. to learn more visit our Trekker page.
GDUI has entered into a partnership with GT Trends to provide excellent travel deals. Book airline, hotel or cruise reservations or check out other travel opportunities and GDUI benefits. For more information, check out our GT Trends page.
Special thanks to the sponsors of our first ever Dog Club internet radio coverage of the GDUI National Convention! We'd like to recognize:
GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION
SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS
THE SEEING EYE
GUIDING EYES
You can listen to the convention sessions by going to:
ftp://gdui.org/mp3
Your car donation to Guide Dog Users, Inc. will support our 1,100 members in all aspects of training, working and living with dogs specially prepared to guide blind and visually-impaired people. Save yourself the time and trouble of selling your vehicle. Donate your car with one convenient call to a customer service representative, at 800-553-3018. Your vehicle donation will be picked up at your home or office, at no cost to you, and you can take a tax deduction, if you itemize, for the fair market value of the donated vehicle. Click here to learn more about car donation.
