[nagdu] Pros & Cons of Advance Notice

[Marion Gwizdala]

Larry,
    On the one hand, notice is given out of consideration for space. On the 
other hand, if they refuse, you "get ugly". Would it not save the need to 
get ugly if you didn't give the notice? A public accommodation cannot 
discriminate against you because of your choice to use a service dog and I 
have not yet found any circumstances under which space is an issue, in spite 
of the fact that all of my dogs have been large breeds.

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala






----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry D. Keeler" <lkeeler at comcast.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 11:08 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Dogs and Taxis


>I tell folks at the cab company or others out of consideration for space. 
>If they refuse Then I get ugly!  I also have the advantage of living about 
>100 yards from our major cab company, well I can just go down there and 
>complain!  Or maybe put some Holly presents on there doorstep!  Most folks, 
>when they see how well Holly behaves they love picking us up!  I do have a 
>probblem with the way dispatchers put out the call about transporting a 
>dog!  It sort of depersonalizes us.  Also, sence I have had to transport my 
>pet, who does behave but not as well as Holly, I imagine that some 
>confussion could arise about whether the call involves pet or service dogs. 
>I usually don't tell restraunts, hospitals or anyone else though.  I figure 
>unlike me, most folks are not blind and can see Holly doing her work.  They 
>can obviously see how well she is traind as well.  Any questions and I also 
>have her ID which I carry right along with my own.
> Intelligence is always claimed but rarely proven!
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