[Blind-rollers] wheelchair users

[Jackie McBride]

Contact your state's advocacy (cap) organization.

On 6/10/09, Michael Hingson <info at michaelhingson.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I suggest contacting organizations such as Canine Companions for
> Independence and Southeastern Guide Dogs to see if they have videos of blind
> persons with service animals.  Also, Guide Dogs for the Blind in California
> may have some.
>
> There are persons in chairs using guide dogs today.  You are right to fight
> this as service providers are suppose to give service not simply give of
> their prejudices.
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> dianesapiro at bellsouth.net
> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:45 AM
> To: Blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Blind-rollers] wheelchair users
>
> Would anyone or everyone PLEASE respond!!!
>
> We are trying to get a power chair for my daughter, Dani, who is totally
> blind.  She navigates very well with her cane and has applied for a service
> dog.  Florida State  persons that determine if she is eligible are denying
> her.......they do not think it is feasible for blind persons to use power
> chairs.........we sent a video to prove she had no problems around her
> apartment building and the hospital where she was attending school....they
> still do not think it is safe.  PLEASE help!
>
> Sincerely,  Diane Sapiro
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