[nagdu] Traveling Advice
cheryl echevarria
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Thu Sep 30 11:56:27 UTC 2010
agreed.
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From: Albert J Rizzi<mailto:albert at myblindspot.org>
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 7:57 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Traveling Advice
I have to chime in here and agree with cheryl. As a new bee of sorts and
only having 4 years under my belt, I have always been treated with respect
and courtesy. The worst experience I ever had traveling as a completely
blind person was with a cane in nyc an airport I traveled in and out of
1000's of times while sighted. I was appalled. Wile I may not alert most
hotels I travel to in advance I do let airlines and trains know as a
professional courtesy. I have never been sent to the proverbial back of the
bus just the opposite, they offer a seat for my dog, a pillow and peanuts as
well as a nice bowl of ice. They also allow me to choose my own seat. So,
perhaps there is a change acoming and we need to help it along. Lets work
to make marginalization a thing of the past. but, if it is your choice to
not offer that information due to past experiences do what has always worked
for you in the past but try to see where legislation and the efforts of our
well oiled and excellent guide representatives have made inroads for all of
us to walk down proudly and with our heads and tails held high.
Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 7:16 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Traveling Advice
Again, as being a travel professional such as going on a cruise or going to
places like Disney even other hotels they are becoming more and more Guide
Dog Friendly, they know what is out there.
I disagree!
If tamara needs anything else from me on this for the website fine or other
information on travel I am here, I have only gotten the best service with my
dog by telling them that I had one.
And the industry is willing ready and able to help us in the days of a lot
of places going under, airlines coming back after being told by clients who
speak up that have issues.
TSA is working on all the issues as well, we have to work together with
them, in the old days of not telling and bringing a dog okay you are right,
but now it is become well if you let us know ahead of time we will have the
best accommodations for you what would you need from us, an area to relieve
your dog, or yes you can bring your dog on a ride at Disney or other things.
The only place I do not give that I am brining my dog is the transportation
to and from the airports, not needed.
My own experience with the suppliers and them making strides to help.
The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
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From: Marion Gwizdala<mailto:blind411 at verizon.net<mailto:blind411 at verizon.net>>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:25 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Traveling Advice
Cheryl,
I think it is a very bad idea to alert either an airline or a hotel
that
one will be traveling with a guide dog. such a practice only opens the
doors
to discrimination, as the presence of a guide dog is irrelevant. Alerting
a
place of public accommodation in advance that you will be accompanied by a
guide dog causes personnel to take actions and make arrangements that may
be
discriminatory, such as seating in a specific place not wanted by the
individual, requiring one to stay on a first floor, or other such
unnecessary actions. Since an airline and hotel have no choice but to
allow
a person with a disability to be accompanied by a service animal, there is
absolutely no need to give them advance notice!
Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala
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Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:42 AM
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> Have you made your reservations already, I would let them know you are
> traveling with a guide dog, as well as the hotel, you have rights on
both
> since pet policies do not pertain to Guide/Service Animals.
>
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> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
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> Cheryl Echevarria
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> Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 10:29 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] Traveling Advice
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>
> Hello Everyone,
> I will be flying to the state of Washington in November, and staying
> in a hotel for at least three nights. I have not ever flown or stayed
> in a hotel with my Guide Dog before, and I would like to know if those
> of you who have flown or stayed in a hotel with your dogs before have
> any advice for me. I will have layovers exceeding two hours on the way
> to and from my destination. Are there things that I can do to make my
> and Sunny's airport, airplane, and hotel experiences as positive and
> hastle free as possible?
> Thank you in advance for any advice that you have the time to share.
> Kolby
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