[BlindTlk] Being Grabbed Without Permission

[Judy Jones]

Hi,

I'm sure all of us have had similar experiences.  There are always going to
be people who want to "steer."

In employment situations like those, people come and go all the time, but it
wouldn't hurt to contact the manager and ask about the training employees
receive, and offer to be involved in any type of training they might have.

Judy

"Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."

-----Original Message-----
From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of VIAS, ARMANDO via
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Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 11:26 AM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Cc: VIAS, ARMANDO <armando at armandovias.com>
Subject: [BlindTlk] Being Grabbed Without Permission
Importance: High

Hello everyone,

I would like to tell you one of my experiences at a Burger King restaurant.

While I had a wonderful experience getting my food, the experience that I'm
going to talk about when I was leaving the restaurant.

After booking a Lyft to leave the restaurant, I was grabbed by one of the
employees without permission. She grabbed both of my arms, and I was like,
"I'm good." I then asked her for her name. I was finally able to get outside
without anymore problems.

I understand that she doesn't know the right way to ask if I need any help,
but it made me feel uncomfortable.

I am debating on writing a PSA on my website and on my social media channels
to let them know the right way to use sighted guide, and to first ask me
before grabbing me.

Has anyone else ever experienced this? I didn't want to make a seen at the
restaurant.

I don't want the employee to get in trouble for that, but I would like to
sit down with them to teach them the right way. Education is key, and I am
willing to educate everyone.

Thank you.




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