[nagdu] TSA Screening of Service Animals

[Merry Schoch]

Tracy,

I venture out on my own as well and just keep asking for directions if 
needed.  I go through security the same was as well. Thanks for the gate 
pass info. - good to know!

Merry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] TSA Screening of Service Animals


>I usually strike out on my own, unless I have a really tight connection.
> I get the gate agent to tell me general directions, then I ask people
> along the way.  And sometimes I actually meet up with someone going to the
> same area, so I just get Ben to follow them.  Works well for me.
>
>
> When going through security, if I have someone with me, I have that person
> go through first, call Ben, then I come through.  If I'm alone, I make Ben
> sit and stay, then I go through and call him to me.  I've never had any
> trouble with it.
> Did you know that a person can get a "gate pass" and come with you to the
> gate?  My husband often does this when I'm flying off and leaving him
> here.  It's nice; he can come with me and help me find the gate, and we
> can enjoy each other's company a little longer before we're each on our
> own.
> Tracy
>
>
>> Tami I always insist that they have someone sight guide me to the next 
>> gat
>> or ticket counter. The only time I  really had a problem was in Chicago
>> and
>> at the last minute they changed departure gates and they said they
>> couldn't
>> leave the counter to take me to the next gate. I made my voice loud 
>> enough
>> the other passengers heard me explain that I would not be able to find it
>> without help and a very nice young lady said she would help me just 
>> didn't
>> know how. I said all I need is to hold onto your left elbow and I can
>> follow
>> you to the next gate. She did an excellent job. So never be afraid to
>> speak
>> up or you might get over looked. If you remember Guys don't like to ask
>> for
>> directions or help so it took a little getting used too for me anyway.
>>
>>
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