[nagdu] Discrimination

[Marion Gwizdala]

Gloria,
    I think that it has a lot to do with the amount of exposure one has and 
the area in which one lives. I live in Tampa, the second largest 
metropolitan area in the state of Florida. We have quite a diverse culture 
and a pretty transient population. we may have more access issues because of 
these factors. Remember that the law is on your side and so are we!
    Commit the number for the NAGDU Information & Advocacy Hotline to 
membery: 888-NAGDU411 (888-624-3841). If you happen to have an access issue, 
refer the person to the hotline. If you need us to mediate an issue, we are 
only a telephone call away! Best wishes on your new guide dog!

fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)
National Federation of the Blind
813-626-2789
President at NAGDU.ORG
HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG


----- 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: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Discrimination


> Gloria,
>
> For me, no, I extremely rarely have issues of discrimination because of my 
> guide dog.  Well, I rarely have descrimination issues of any variety.  I 
> honestly have no idea if this is because I am a scary person, the area I 
> live, my particular dog, the specific places I go or some other factor. 
> Others experience access issues more often than I do, but I wouldn't say 
> it's routine for any of us.
>
> There are lots and lots of people and resources available to assist you 
> with an access issue should one come up.  My best advice is don't worry 
> about and deal with it if one should come up.  That's all you can do. 
> *smile*
>
> Julie
>
>
>
> On 7/19/2011 1:32 PM, Gloria G wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I was wondering if many of you have experienced discrimination because 
>> you were guide dog users? I mean is it pretty common for buisnesses to 
>> refuse you service or make negative commants because of your guide, if so 
>> please describe the situation and explain how you handled it if you would 
>> like? Thanks!
>> Gloria
>> _______________________________________________
>> nagdu mailing list
>> nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
>> nagdu:
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/julielj%40neb.rr.com
>>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> nagdu mailing list
> nagdu at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> nagdu:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/blind411%40verizon.net