Comments on: Doing a Trade Show? Bring a Dog Along!

By: Marilee, She Rolls Along « Safe & Sound blog

Marilee, She Rolls Along « Safe & Sound blog — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:42:31 +0000

[...] Marilee has been accompanying me during book events at Printers Row Lit Fest and the American Library Association convention. She helps guide Hanni and me safely to our destinations, then makes sure everything is set when it [...]

By: Book Signings: The Prequel « The Empty Pen

Book Signings: The Prequel « The Empty Pen — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:06:08 +0000

[...] my friend Beth seems to love her book signings. If I could borrow her personality or her dog Hanni, I might have a chance…once I finish [...]

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:45:02 +0000

Oh, I’m so glad Sheila commented here – I love that organization, Guide Dog Users, Inc. It is grassroots, and run entirely by people who are blind and use guide dogs. If those of you reading my blog want to support GDUI, there are all sorts of ways to do so – you can become a member, you can donate, or you can buy stuff for your dog at their site. I often buy supplies and toys for Hanni from GDUI and I can vouch for their good customer service. Link to their website http://www.gdui.org for more info, or if you feel more comfortable placing orders over the phone you can call their toll-free number, its 1-866-799-8436.
Rock on, GDUI!

By: Sheila Styron, GDUI

Sheila Styron, GDUI — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:00:53 +0000

Since Beth has mentioned GDUI, and I was personally honored to endorse Hanni and Beth on behalf of GDUI, I thought you might be interested in learning a bit more about who we are. GDUI is indeed the organization that with the assistance of Honolulu Attorney, Mike Lilly, forged the historic settlement allowing guide dogs to finally enter Hawaii in 1998, after many years of pursuing the issue. Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) strives to promote civil rights and enhance the quality of life of 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.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:33:37 +0000

Wow– Beth, that’s awesome!

So when’s the next book coming out…Hanni & Beth Do America?

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:36:21 +0000

You *sure* we don’t need extra papers to get into Minnesota?! It’s a pretty special state, especially now with your NEW JUNIOR SENATOR! I am checking with the “Beth Finke, Inc.” secretary to see if the flyers can be sent to you as an attachment, that way you can print out as many as you want and distribute them all over. In fact, please do that — Hanni and I would *love* to come visit Minnesota — thanks for asking!

By: Caren

Caren — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:12:31 +0000

I know you don’t need any special requirements to visit Minnesota. Can you send me some ”Hanni and Beth Love to Travel” flyers. School starts soon and the school library is a proud holder of your book. I’m sure they would love a visit from the author!

By: Linda Wallace

Linda Wallace — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:34:00 +0000

I’m glad but not surprised you got a warm welcome from the librarians. I wondered if you were at the conference. I mostly had lunches and dinners with old friends from out of town.

By: marilee

marilee — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:31:36 +0000

Thanks for that update on quarantine. I was wondering about that-when was that law changed? Can’t believe that they would quarantine guide dogs. What would a person do? I guess they just wouldn’t go there. Congrats to the GDUI!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:09:23 +0000

“Rules shmules”, I’m there for you Beth.