[nagdu] NAGDU project?

Dan Weiner dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net
Mon Aug 17 20:26:36 UTC 2009 

Hi, guys.
Wayne, what is a CPAP machine?

Cordially,

Dan W. and  the Carter Dog  

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Wayne Merritt
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:16 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?

I called Continental before my Florida trip to ask about just this issue, of
the carry on verses the CPAP machine. According to the agent I talked with,
even if I had the CPAP machine as a carry on, it would not be counted as
such. Fortunately, I was able to put it in my luggage, but it's nice to know
that this was the case. In this instance, I could have had two additional
bags aside from the CPAP machine, since the machine didn't count as a carry
on item.

I too like the idea of a card to show airline personnel and others regarding
service dog rights. An observation though: we might watch the wording of
service dog verses guide dog. I mention this because in recent months, more
articles and coverage has come out regarding actual service dogs, such as
dogs for war vets with psychological disorders. Perhaps not a big issue, but
if those with service dogs continue to advocate for themselves, I can see
how someone might get confused regarding guide and service dogs. Great idea
though. I'd certainly buy/get lots for when I fly, grin.

Wayne

On 8/17/09, Michael Hingson <info at michaelhingson.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have never had success getting them to waive my CPAP.  Sorry.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Marion & Martin
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 8:57 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?
>
> Mike,
>     Do you know if there are any waivers for medical equipment? I need 
> to carry my CPAP when I travel and it takes up a lot of room and adds 
> to the weight of the baggage.
>
> fraternally,
> Marion
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Hingson" <mhingson at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 10:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?
>
>
> Liz,
>
> There is no rule about whether airlines will charge for baggage if you 
> have food and service animal related goods inside.  When I have told 
> the airlines that my luggage is heavier due to such things they have
dropped the charges.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Elizabeth Campbell
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:02 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?
>
> Hi Marion,
>
> Sorry, I've been gone and am catching up on mail.
>
> I think having the cards is a great idea.
>
> Also, I heard that if we have items in our luggage pertaining to our 
> service
>
> animals, such as grooming equipment, food and so forth, that we should 
> not pay the fees to check bags.
>
> Does anyone know if it is true?
>
> Thanks and take care all.
>
> Now, getting ready to head to New Jersey for the Seeing Eye reunion.
>
> Liz and Gabe
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 5:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?
>
>
>> Angie and Listers,
>>    As for the size of the card, perhaps, since this is only something 
>> you would carry with you when you were flying, it could be something 
>> larger than a wallet-sized card. Most likely, especially due to the 
>> way airlines are charging for baggage, we would be carrying on a bag 
>> and it could go in
>
>> there. As to availability, I think we should get them out as widely 
>> as possible to anyone and everyone who wants one. It's great marketing!
>>
>> Fraternally,
>> Marion
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Angie Matney" <angie.matney at gmail.com>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 5:17 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?
>>
>>
>>> Personally, I'd vote that we make them widely available. I don't 
>>> know how much it would cost to produce, so we might need to charge  
>>> nonmembers a fee to cover expenses. But it would be a great PR thing 
>>> for NAGDU.
>>>
>>> Angie
>>>
>>>
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 4:25 PM
>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?
>>>
>>> Yes,
>>> Just keep the card able to put in a card slot.
>>> Now it needs to be decided if all get a card, or only members who 
>>> are members of nagdu.
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