[nagdu] hotels

[Marion Gwizdala]

Julie,
    what is disturbing is the paradox of this person's assertions. If, as it 
was stated, they believe you to be very independent and "there is nothing to 
worry about", why are they worrying about it? It is my opinion that they are 
discriminating against you by providing you an unequal benefit. In addition, 
they seem to be violating your rights of privacy by divulging information 
without your consent. If it were I, someone would have a talking to!

Fraternally yours,
Marion



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 4:17 PM
Subject: [nagdu] hotels


>I just had to write a quick vent before I head out for that training I'm 
>going to.
>
> I work for the county, but this training is being paid for through a grant 
> from a regional prevention agency.  They are paying or reimbursing all 
> expenses, which is how I am able to go.  Throughout the year I attend 
> other events sponsored by this agency.  They all know me and of course 
> Monty.
>
> Here's the rough spot.  They set up the hotel as a direct bill to their 
> agency, which means that I didn't make my own reservation.  You know where 
> this is going.  They told the hotel that I'm blind, have a guide dog, but 
> that I'm very independent and they don't need to worry about me.  AARGH! 
> just AARGH!
>
> So I've been told that the hotel has no problem with the dog.  Yeah, I was 
> real worried about that.  I have also been put on the first floor, which I 
> don't care one way or another about.  But I am oh so relieved to know that 
> the hotel is okay with me coming! *sarcastic smile*
>
> There's nothing to be done about it really.  I did try to explain to the 
> lady who made the reservation for me that all of that extra info was 
> unnecessary and that I'm pretty well  accustomed to speaking up for myself 
> and my rights.
>
> I hope the next few days are not one long saga like this.
>
> Julie
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