[Blindtlk] NFB Guide Dog School, A Possible Scenario

[Kelby Carlson]

Gary,

I am a subscriber to the Braille Monitor and will definitely take 
a look at that article.  What about situations-for example, at 
large airports like Dulles-where you need to switch terminals?

Kelby



 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:43:02 -0500
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] NFB Guide Dog School, A Possible Scenario

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



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