[nabs-l] Guide Dogs and Bathrooms

[Aleeha Dudley]

Here is what i do if there is no big stall available. 
I have a small dog, but this also worked with my first, larger dog. 
I turn my dog so her rear end faces the stall opening, then encourage and gently push her back so she backs into the stall. She has enough space to squeeze between the toilet and the wall on my left side. I make her sit, then close the door. This should work for small to medium sized dogs. 
Hth, 
Aleeha and Whitley 

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> On Oct 18, 2016, at 2:36 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Aimee,
> I  am not a guide dog user, but as a college student I would do the following:
> 1. Are there any particular students that you know of who are doing this? You could approach them about it casually in a conversation, like "Hey Tammy, if you don't mind, could you use the regular stall when I'm around?  My guide dog won't be able to fit in the other stall, and I really don't want to be late for class."  You may have to do this with many people, but Tammy will probably not feel defensive and will appreciate your talking to her in a non-confrontational manner.
> 2. Failing that, do you have an RA? I know that at my school I can always talk to my RA about any issues. Occasionally, the RA's of my dorm have a meeting for all students known as a floor meeting, so maybe you could request one. Most likely, she'll probably have other issues to discuss during the meeting as well.  You could even ask her if you could make the announcement yourself: I believe that is what I would choose.
> Vejas  
> 
> 
>> On Oct 18, 2016, at 10:20, Aimee Harwood via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi there fellow NABSers.  Quick question.
>> 
>> If you use a guide dog and can only fit in the handicap stall, can you raise an issue if students are using that stall when others are available?
>> 
>> I have encountered this several times and have been late to class as a result.
>> 
>> Wanted to check before I said something to the school about it.
>> 
>> 
>> Aimee
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