[nagdu] Discrimination

[Lyn Gwizdak]

I, too, have had very little in discrimination against my guide dog.  I 
don't think about it but deal with it if and when it does occur.

Lyn and Landon
----- 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 2:20 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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