[nagdu] Shaman was attacked by a pit bull

[Rachel and Rhett]

Another thing that could be done is to re-apply for paratransit. I'm blind 
and not in a wheelchair, and I was approved for it in the same city.
Rachel and Rhett
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Johnson" <stevencjohnson at centurytel.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 6:42 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Shaman was attacked by a pit bull


> Hi Marti,
>
> Firstly, I am so sorry to hear of your continuing issues in your city 
> wether it be with your transit company or anything of and to do with any 
> service in part funded by your city.  Just a thought, you may want to call 
> your DBTAC at 1.800.949.4232 to discuss next steps here.  You may also 
> consider contacting your ADA Coordinator with your Transit system, and the 
> same with your City as they are required to have one under Federal regs. 
> Great work in contacting hte transit service, it is a great start, but 
> their response is unacceptable.  Do one better, and get involved with your 
> City's ADA transit committee/council and if not as a member, then as a 
> member of the public as these will be open meetings.  You know, if it this 
> is happening to you, there is a darn good chance that this is happening to 
> someone else in a similar situation. Your efforts can be much more 
> effective in numbers rather than going this solo.  I wish you all the best 
> with this.
>
>
> Steve & Misha
>
>
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