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NAGDU Advocacy
NAGDU is dedicated to protecting the rights of guide dog users, addressing critical issues such as rideshare denials, flying with guide dogs, and ensuring access to public places like hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers.
Read More About NAGDU's Advocacy Efforts![A woman crosses the street in her wheelchair with her working guide dog beside her.](/sites/nagdu.org/files/2022-05/woman-in-wheelchair-w-guide-dog.png)
Become a Member
Interested in becoming a NAGDU member? Becoming a NAGDU member also means becoming a member of the National Federation of the Blind. We welcome everyone. This includes, but is not limited to blind people, sighted people, parents of blind children, blind students, those who have guide dogs, are considering obtaining a guide dog, are involved professionally in the guide dog field, represent a guide dog training program, or are owner trainers.
Read More About Becoming A NAGDU MemberFrom National Federation of the Blind
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Braille Monitor
The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind.
Read the Braille Monitor!Free White Cane Program
The white cane allows you to travel independently and safely—no blind person should be without one. We offer you a free one. You can order a new one every six months. The National Federation of the Blind has distributed nearly 100,000 free white canes since 2008.
Request a free white cane!National Convention
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Yappy Hour
Come join members of NAGDU every other week for an informal get-together on Zoom. This is your chance to hang out in a relaxed environment. Topics of discussion can include dog food, dog toys, or how to cook a delicious meal.
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