[Blindtlk] NFB Guide Dog School, A Possible Scenario

[Gary Wunder]

Hi, Kelby. Welcome to our discussion list. As a frequent flier, I can say
with some confidence that at times it is necessary to go it alone if one is
to make his next flight, and sometimes only by going it alone can you get
people to tell you what you need to know. It is easier for them to say "wait
and I'll get someone to help you," and at times that help is precisely what
is needed. At other times it is easier for all involved if I simply get off
the plane, turn to the right, determine from a fellow passenger whether gate
numbers are going up or decreasing, and find my own way. It is not always an
easy call to determine when to ask for and accept help or when to go it
alone, but too often relying on assistance to do what one can reasonably do
on his own has a way of eroding self-confidence and even self-respect. 

At the risk of self-promotion, I encourage you to read the upcoming April
issue of the Braille Monitor which contains an article by Chris Boone about
gaining independence, losing it, and then having the courage to regain and
hold on to it.

Warmly,

Gary