[nagdu] Interpreter Services

[The Pawpower Pack]

Peter,

I don't "sit around and wait for hand outs" either.

However, as I recall, you became quite upset when you were required to  
pay for a second seat when you flew.  Yet, you are totally willing to  
suggest that I pay for an interpreter?  How is this different.

I have been very flexible, using captioners when available, using  
interpreters when I can.
Sometimes, like in the exhibit hall, using a captioner is impractical  
because I am walking, my captioner is walking, and we need to carry  
keyboard and braille display.  Using an interpreter in this situation  
is a better way.

Finally I resent the implication that I am "asking for a handout."
I am asking for the same access to the same material everyone else  
gets.  Just as blind people ask for braille materials, or the right to  
cast a secret vote, or to have their guide dog with them in public.

I am sorry to have strayed so far from the topic of guide dogs, and  
will refrain from posting further on this topic.

I am willing to work with the national leadership to assist them in  
providing communication assistance to Deafblind attendees.
Thanks to everyone who replied with constructive feedback.
I'm going back to my corner now (grin)

Rox and the Kitchen Bitches
Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD. and Laveau Guide Dog, CGC.
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