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The National Federation of the Blind is currently suing Uber for discrimination because they have denied or interfered with blind people who use guide dogs in the access of their services. Uber contends they are not a transportation company; rather, … Continue reading →

The National Association of Guide dog Users (NAGDU), with the support of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), has applied for a grant from the Institute of Museums & Library Services (IMLS) to create a program to educate zoos … Continue reading →

Consumer Alert: Service dog scam Posted: Apr 28, 2015 8:06 PM EDT By Danielle Serino Posted by 19 Action News Digital Team http://www.19actionnews.com/story/28924510/consumer-alert-service-dog-scam “Service Dog Scam” causing concern among disability advocates (Source: WOIO) “Service Dog Scam” causing concern among disability … Continue reading →

Principal Tried to Bar Blind Counselor’s Guide Dog, Complaint Says By Katie Honan on October 16, 2014 7:29am Over the past few years, the national Association of Guide dog Users has fielded a number of calls from those who allege … Continue reading →

Advocates rally for access for those with disabilities Karl Etters, Tallahassee Democrat 10:56 a.m. EDT October 11, 2014 Marion Gwizdala and his 6-year-old German shepherd Sergeant walk in front of the Museum of Florida History in protest of the treatment … Continue reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marion Gwizdala, President National Association of Guide dog Users National Federation of the Blind 813-626-2789 President@NAGDU.ORG NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PROTESTS DISCRIMINATION BY STATE SECURITY CONTRACTOR Tallahassee, Fla. (October 7, 2014): On Friday, October 10, … Continue reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Guide Dog Users Group launches Innovative Mobile App Tampa, Florida (September 17, 2014): The National Association of Guide dog Users Inc., a division of the National Federation of the Blind and the nation’s leading service animal advocacy … Continue reading →

Service Animals in Stadium Seating By Marion Gwizdala The following information is intended as informal guidance only and should not be construed as legal advice. For more information, you may contact National Association of Guide dog Users Inc. National Federation … Continue reading →

Bringing the Animals to the Zoo\ By Marion Gwizdala On Wednesday, August 6, 2014, my wife, Merry Schoch who serves as  Vice President of the florida Association of Guide Dog Users, and I met with the executive management team of … Continue reading →

During the annual meeting of the National Association of Guide dog Users, Tim elder, a disability rights attorney and member of the National Federation of the Blind, shared with us his efforts to require Uber to comply with the code … Continue reading →