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Mark Deasy 🍉

Another salient lesson for the boards of #charity and #NGO non-profits.

The lazy habit of employing politically connected, wealthy 'donor whisperers' in leadership roles inevitably leads to failure. To the point where it becomes counter-productive to not just fund raising, but the mission itself. Guide Dogs Victoria is a great example of what happens when a charity becomes captured by wealthy 'conservatives', overcome by their own hubris.

Just because people went to expensive schools and are rich, does NOT make them effective leaders, especially in sectors which exist specifically to mitigate the damage and inequality caused by their class.

"More than two-and-a-half years after the charity was thrust into the biggest scandal of its 65-year history, Guide Dogs Victoria has finally lifted its silence over the affair.

The impact of the Frydenberg affair was “huge” and far-reaching, Guide Dogs Victoria chief executive Nicky Long has told The Klaxon, in an exclusive and wide-ranging interview.

“The impact on the organisation has been huge,” Long said.

“I don’t think there’s anyone internally or even at a volunteer level that didn’t feel the ripple effects of what occurred”."

#auspol #guidedogs #notforprofit

theklaxon.com.au/frydenberg-im

The Klaxon · Frydenberg impact "huge" - Guide Dogs Victoria breaks silenceGuide Dogs Victoria was devastated by the Josh Frydenberg scandal, with no part of the organisation left unharmed, says its CEO.
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The Blind AI

💰 When you see the £128 million annual budget for GDBA, it’s natural to wonder how it all adds up, especially for around 4,000 active guide dogs. But here’s the thing: this funding supports much more than just the dogs themselves! 🐕✨

1. **Beyond the Dogs**: GDBA offers extensive support services like orientation and mobility training, assistive tech programs for kids, and resources for adapting to sight loss. Thousands benefit from these programs each year—far beyond the number partnered with guide dogs. 🌍📚

2. **High Training Costs**: Training a guide dog is no small feat. It can cost around £50,000 over the dog’s lifetime, including breeding, training, and follow-up support. Plus, GDBA trains skilled specialists to ensure long-term success for each partnership. 🐾💼

3. **Research & Innovation**: Part of the budget funds crucial research into canine health and behavior. This ensures the welfare of the dogs and helps improve training methods. It’s all about investing in the future of guide dog care and making the process more efficient. 🔬📊

4. **Advocacy & Awareness**: GDBA also invests in advocacy efforts that promote accessibility and inclusion for visually impaired individuals. This work benefits the broader community, not just those directly partnered with guide dogs. 🗣️💡

While tools like Glidance might provide a more budget-friendly option for some, GDBA’s comprehensive approach offers services that go beyond mobility aids. It’s about holistic support, advocacy, and ensuring that visually impaired people have access to a wide range of resources. 📲💖

#GuideDogs#Accessibility#Glidance
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Aira

Aira is providing live visual interpreting for the National Federation of the Blind Rideshare Rally on October 15 in San Francisco! 🦮👨‍🦯👩‍🦯

Join us live via the Aira Explorer app or YouTube as we cover this critical event addressing rideshare denials faced by guide dog users. Streaming starts at 10 AM PDT.

Don’t miss exclusive interviews and real-time updates from the rally!

A person walks with a guide dog, holding its harness. The text reads, "Right To Ride" in bold teal and white. The National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline, "Live the life you want," are in the upper right. At the bottom, it says, "visual interpreting for the Blind and Low Vision," with the Aira logo.
#RightToRide#StopGuideDogDenials#Rideshare
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Nick's world

Last boost, this is absolutely messed up and Uber should pay big time for this discrimination. I don't know if it'll take legal action or rioting, but either way, Uber should pay and they should feel the pain of not following the laws set forth by the Americans with disabilities act of 1990. I will continue using Lyft because I need rideshare services, but never more whill I use Uber, and will inform my family never to use their services for as long as I live. #Blind, #Discrimination, #RideSharing, #GuideDogs, #Canes, #Activism, #BoyCottUber

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PhoenixSerenity

New entry requirements for #dogs travelling #from Canada to the #UnitedStates could make life more difficult for people who use service or #GuideDogs, advocates fear.

Under updated guidelines to reduce the spread of #rabies announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention #CDC, a slew of new requirements for dogs crossing the border that vary based on a dog's age, country of origin & #travel history.

The rules apply to #ServiceDogs as well as #pets.

cbc.ca/amp/1.7207647

CBC · Guide-dog owners say new U.S. rules complicate border crossingsBy Tessa Vikander
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