Capital Area Guide Dog Users, Inc. (CAGDU) (Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C.)
President
Cindy LaBon
403 Fleece Flower Drive
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
301-990-1435 (home)
301-367-5354 (mobile)
Cindylabon@gmail.com
Treasurer
Joyce Feinberg
Potomac, MD
About
Purposes:
- To promote the acceptance of blind people with guide dogs by all agencies, employers, educational institutions, those doing business with the general public, and by the general public.
- To work for the standardization, enforcement, and expansion of the legal provisions governing the admission of guide dog users to public places, transportation, facilities, hotels, apartments, restaurants, places of amusement and all places to which the general public is invited.
- To work to improve the scope and quality of educational, cultural, rehabilitation and employment opportunities for guide dog users through cooperation with the American Council of the Blind of Maryland, the District of Columbia Council of the Blind, the American Council of the Blind of Virginia, and affiliation with Guide Dog Users, Inc.
To provide economic assistance to alleviate the medical or other serious distress of a Guide Dog consistent with the provisions and conditions contained within the CAGDU Bylaws.
Georgia Guide Dog Users
President
Marj Schneider
212 Oxford Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(770) 464-0450
Treasurer
Alice Ritchhart
125 Willow Pond Way
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 996-4213
About
We strive to promote and advocate for the civil rights of guide dog handlers in Georgia through involvement in activities in our communities and in the legislative process. GGDU works to educate the public about the important role guide dogs play in our lives and about the federal and state laws that guarantee our access accompanied by our dogs to public accommodations. Drawing on our experiences and knowledge, we provide peer support, advocacy and information to guide dog handlers throughout the state.
Guide Dog Users of Florida
President
Doug Hall
1405 Edgewater Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-5859
(386) 255-0377 (home)
(386) 852-1285 (mobile)
Treasurer
Kathleen Trutschel
(386) 307-8275
Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana
General Contact Information
148 Vernon Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-4598
President
Debra Lewis
Treasurer
Adam Ruschival
Guide Dog Users of Massachusetts
President
Carl Richardson
617-877-1248 (mobile)
Treasurer/Membership Contact
Kim Charlson
617-501-5752 (mobile)
About
Guide Dog Users of Massachusetts (GDUM) strives to advocate for the full and equal treatment, access, and inclusion of guide dog users in all aspects of life in Massachusetts and beyond.
Guide Dog Users of New York
President
Maria Hansen
95 Christopher St, Apt 9N
New York, NY 10014-6628
(212) 929-5025 (home)
(347) 461-5118 (mobile)
Join Online
For regular membership ($20.00): GDUNY Annual Membership – Regular
If you are a GDUI life member ($10.00): GDUNY Annual Membership – GDUI Life Member
About
Since the mid-1960s, Guide Dog Users of New York, Inc. (GDUNY) has been promoting the responsible handling of guide dogs throughout New York state through advocacy, peer support, and public education. We distribute news and resources pertaining to the guide dog lifestyle, serve on transportation committees, and collaborate with public and private organizations serving individuals with disabilities to increase awareness of the concerns of guide dog handlers. We meet bimonthly to share resources and experiences, and all of our meetings may be attended via teleconference. If you reside in New York state and have an interest in, or questions about, the guide dog lifestyle, we encourage you to contact us and to get involved. We look forward to hearing from you!
Guide Dog Users of Texas
President
Paul & Sheryl Hunt
508 East Howard Lane Lot 267
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 496-2381 (Cheryl)
slhunt2@att.net (Cheryl)
Treasurer
LouAnn Williams
6021 Trone Trail
Leon Valley, TX 78238-1627
210-657-9508 (home)
210-884-7778 (mobile)
Guide Dog Users of Washington State
President
Vivian Conger, President
1519 Whitman St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 200-0599
Treasurer
Deb Cook Lewis
1131 Liberty Dr
Clarkston, WA 99403
(206) 434-6480
Pine Tree Guide Dog Users (Maine)
Opening Doors to Independence and Opportunity
President
Sadie Donnell
president@PineTreeGuideDogUsers.org
Treasurer
Merrill Barter
treasurer@PineTreeGuideDogUsers.org
Website
https://www.facebook.com/PTGDU/
PTGDU at a Glance
Discover the unique advantages of being part of Pine Tree Guide Dog Users! PTGDU members are a diverse group who know first-hand how guide dogs change lives. Together, they strive to promote the acceptance and inclusion of Maine’s guide dog teams in all aspects of life.
Membership Benefits
Membership in PTGDU includes the opportunity to:
- Network and develop relationships with one another and those interested in the guide dog movement
- Be part of an organized group effort to build safer and more accessible communities
- Get organizational support and relevant information when faced with access issues and other challenges
- Apply for financial assistance of up to $2,500 for emergency veterinary care
- Volunteer as a mentor for new and prospective guide dog handlers
- Obtain support when grieving the retirement or loss of a guide dog
- Attend PTGDU sponsored events and activities throughout the year (travel and lodging stipends may be granted when available)
- Receive news and updates from PTGDU publications
- Get automatic membership in Guide Dog Users, Inc. and all of its benefits