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Do You Frequently Encounter Uncontrolled Pet Dogs in Stores Or Other Public Venues?

GDUI has advice for lodging complaints with business owners or management.

Public Service Announcement on Uncontrolled Dogs

Don’t you wish pet owners would understand how important it is to keep their dogs on leash and under control?

You can help them understand!

Share GDUI’s new audio Public Service Announcement with your local media! And, share the announcement, yourself, with family and friends on all the social media you visit!

We encourage you to share our audio message  widely! The more people who understand how important it is to control their dogs, the safer all of us will be!

Tired of being left in the dust? In the rain? In the dark? By the side of the road?

Don’t tolerate discrimination from drivers for Uber or Lyft! Drivers are obligated, by law, to transport you and your guide dog. If a driver fails to pick you and your guide dog up, file a complaint. Find out how to file your complaint.

An Important Update for Guide Dog Users Traveling Internationally: CDC Relaxes Restrictions for Dogs Entering the United States from High-Risk-for-Rabies Countries if Dogs Have Received Rabies Immunization in the USA

On December 1, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) announced revisions to rules regarding bringing dogs into the United States from countries at high risk for rabies. Read more

 

Welcome to Paws for GDUI News You Can Use! – VOL. IV, NO. 1, February 2024 – A Publication of Guide Dog Users, Inc.

President: Sarah Calhoun

Editor: Andrea Giudice

Co-editor and GDUI Immediate Past President: Penny Reeder

Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) A special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) since 1972

https://guidedogusersinc.org/

Toll-Free: 866.799.8436

From the Editor

Hello fellow GDUISters

I am finding it difficult to wrap my head around the fact that the first month of 2024 is behind me! Having the year already barreling away from me at top speed is not an overly comforting feeling, I assure you!

Presenting the first issue of Paws of 2024 is, on the other hand, a great feeling! This one is rich with announcements. Wait… before you get all snarly, there are also articles, a couple of opportunities to help with research, a nod to the most popular blind guy in February (Cupid), and more!

I encourage everyone to remember how easy it is to contribute to our publication: Share a favorite podcast; an interesting, silly, absurd, or touching tidbit from your local paper; something you wrote yourself or written by someone else; a helpful app or other resource; even a yummy recipe. Remember, submissions about guide dogs, or blindness/visual impairment are not the only topics of interest to us, GDUISters!

With Cupid in mind, give your pups extra smooches on their fuzzy noses, right between their lovely eyes! (Read more)

About Us

Guide Dog Users Inc., (GDUI), is the leading consumer-driven organization of guide dog handlers in the world. GDUI is an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and is a founding member of the Coalition of Assistance Dog Organizations (CADO).

We strive to promote civil rights and enhance the quality of life for working guide dog teams. Drawing on the experiences and varied knowledge of its members, GDUI provides peer support, advocacy and information to guide dog users everywhere. In addition, GDUI works with public entities, private businesses and individuals to ensure that guide dog users enjoy the same rights to travel, employment, housing, and participation in all aspects of life that people without disabilities enjoy.

The collective knowledge and experience of GDUI’s members drives constructive dialogue breaking down barriers of ignorance, opening doors for those of us men and women who live and work proudly and independently partnered with a well-trained guide dog.

The information and helpful resources shared here on GuideDogUsersInc.org are provided as a service to all who are interested in the guide dog and handler partnership. We invite you to explore our website and to become a part of GDUI!

Special Announcement

Guide Dog Users, Inc. offers the Disaster Assistance and Preparedness Program (DAPP) to working guide dog teams that are recovering after a catastrophic event (e.g. hurricanes, floods, fire, etc.).  If you are in need of assistance, learn more about the DAPP program.