[nagdu] Traveling in New York

[Jeffrey Schwartz]

There is also a guide dog school in Westchester county, N.Y.  You could
practically walk there.  The name eludes me, but I've heard only good things
about them.  It's something like Leader Dogs for the Blind.  There are only
about 15 accredited schools in the country.  I don't understand why more
folks don't use them.  A young man I work with called me on Friday
afternoon.  He is recently separated from his wife and young son.  His dog,
about 5, has been unwell for several weeks.  The local vet couldn't diagnose
the problem.  He sleeps on my patient's bed.  Tues or Weds night he awoke to
find his dog having difficulty breathing.  He rushed him to an emergency
hospital, open all night, and as you are anticipating the worst happened.
He was sobbing on the phone, and I had tears in my eyes.  I can't stop
thinking about him. I've lost four, and it's like losing a good friend or
loved one.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Ted Shelly
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 11:58 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Traveling in New York

Laurie,

Thanks.  I am considering GDB and have my application in with them, as well
as with Fidelco here in Connecticut.  One reason I considered GDB is there
facility outside Portland, where I used to live and still have family and
friends.  It will be a hard decision if they both accept me.

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Laurie Mehta
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 12:48 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Traveling in New York

Hi Ted, 

When I lived in Manhattan (and later in Queens), I was a cane traveler.  I
loved NYC for its ease of getting around.  Manhattan was great, but Queens
had some challanging places to deal with, I admit.  

After having moved away from NYC, I have traveled back to the City many
times with my guide dogs.  
You'll LOVE having a guide dog.  As for overhangs and other obstacles or
obstructions, I am only being honest when I tell you that each one of my GDB
guides has handled it all with skill and style. /smile/ Yes, I admit to
personal bias based on good experiences, but I think you'll find yourself
well-served by GDB.  
(Of course, there are some other fine programs close to NYC, and I think
that others have pointed that out already. /smile/)  

-Laurie


      

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