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GDUI 2024 Drawing for Plush Pup in Harness
This year, GDUI is holding a drawing for a plush black lab fitted out in a hand-made leather harness thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Hava.
His name is Garth and he measures 24 inches from nose to tail. He is not sitting, lying down or completely standing. His pose is a play bow (i.e. chest and front paws touching the ground while his butt and tail are raised off the ground). He has a cute paw print collar, name tag and a little leash.
Drawing tickets are three for $5.00 or seven for $10.00. You may purchase tickets (Continue reading)
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. 2, April 2024 – A Publication of Guide Dog Users, Inc.
Hello, GDUI Universe,
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
Toll-Free: 866.799.8436
From the editor
Hello fellow GDUISters
I encourage everyone to remember how easy it is to get involved- 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 we GDUISters! (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.