[nagdu] NFB and Airlines

[cheryl echevarria]

I just got back from my trip, I didn't have any problem either in Islip, NY or Ft. Lauderdale, FL or with customs in any port of my trip with me cane at all. no issues.

Had an awesome time, it will be posted on my blog if anyone is interested.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)<mailto:REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com> 
  To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 8:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB and Airlines


  Guys, 
  Security doesn't "let us" go through with our dogs or canes. We don't
  get their permission we tell them what we are going to do and we do it. 
  People with metal body parts like knees don't have the option of making
  themselves metal free. 
  Security has processes in place to deal with this, I've always been
  wanded and it's never been an issue. 
  Don't make any dealings with them about letting them take your dog
  through, this isn't a discussion, nor is it something they let you do. 
  They aren't our mothers letting us have an extra cookie, nor are we
  children that need to ask for permission. 


  -----Original Message-----
  From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
  Behalf Of Tamara Smith-Kinney
  Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 12:48 PM
  To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
  Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB and Airlines

  Dan,

  So do you use a cane to get through the security gate, or do they let
  you go
  with your dog?

  I had a problem with that myself, and naturally had left my carrying
  cane in
  my backpack when I sent it rhrough.  Sigh.  I had gone through a
  security
  check already that morning, and it was hassle free for both of us...  So
  all
  of the heavy handedness and all came as a real shock, and having to go
  back
  and forth through the stupid metal detector got very, very disorienting.
  And upsetting to my still very young dog.  I was unprepared for any of
  it,
  mentally or informationally, so I ended up just trying to go with the
  flow
  and noticing that it wasn't working for me.  Live and learn!

  Anyway, my plan for flying again includes having a metal free pocket
  cane
  for me, and a metal free leash for Mitzi so I have the option of
  removing
  the harness to take her through if I need to...  Although I've been
  learning
  enough hear to realize that removing the harness is going too far just
  to
  avoid a bit of possible hassle, so my plan is changing.

  Tami Smith-Kinney

  -----Original Message-----
  From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
  Behalf
  Of Dan Weiner
  Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 1:58 AM
  To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
  Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB and Airlines

  Nicely done, Gary!

  The only comment I'd make is regarding your way of handling the security
  check.
  It's fine, no criticism.
  But I can't walk a straight line to save my life, even if I go through
  the
  metal detector without Carter I set it off because I veer and bump the
  side--smile.
  So, I explain in advance or ask to be wanded, if that's the word.

  I have found that, since 9/11, security has gotten much better about how
  to
  deal with those of us who have guide doggies.
  This is in large measure do to the persistent efforts of IAADP NAGDU,
  and
  GDUI.

  I had a lot of problems before 9-11 with airport security, sorry to say,
  I
  mean there was some real nastiness or just maybe ignorance.

  It's sad that a tragedy of earthshaking proportions such as 9/11 was
  what
  precipitated a change...I tell you, people are funny.

  So, I hope you and Humphrey Bogart have many more adventures.

  May I ask a question out of curiosity? Do you have partial vision?
  It just sounded like you might.  No problem--smile--just curious.

  Dan W. and the Carter Nut



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