[nagdu] Discrimination

[Gloria G]

Hi Marion,
I am very happy to know there are others I can talk to if a difficult 
situation arises. I will sure to keep that number in mind.
Thank you,
Gloria
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Discrimination


> 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
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