[nagdu] Taxicabs

Mon May 16 14:22:55 UTC 2011

Chassidy,
    It is a good idea to call back in five or ten minutes to inquire about 
the status of the cab. Generally, if one has been dispatched, they will tell 
you the cab number. If the cab shows up and either does not pick you up 
because of the dog or otherwise denies you access, you have the cab number 
that was dispatched.

Fraternally yours,
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chasity Jackson" <chasityvanda at charter.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Your critique Invited!


> This is a bit off topic in regard to the brochure itself. But I agree Anne 
> with a lot of our issues being with taxi cabs. On Thursday, on my way home 
> from the store, the operator who answered at the cab company said, "It 
> states when you call that you are visually impaired. You don't have a dog 
> or anything like that with you do you?" First of all, what does anything 
> like that with you mean? A service chicken or a service cow? LOL. I didn't 
> answer his question with a yes or no. Instead, I simply told him that 
> question was unnecessary and there was no need to ask. He said, "I 
> apologize. But some cab drivers don't like dogs in their cabs." I told him 
> that federal law doesn't go by whether or not a driver likes dogs in his 
> or her cab. He then quickly apologized and didn't even give it a second 
> thought. I was curious as to whether my response implied that I was 
> accompanied by a dog. I was curious as to whether or not he just decided 
> to note that I had a dog anyway, because of how I responded. So I called 
> back in about 10 minutes later to check on the status of my cab, as they 
> advise you to do, and asked what was all noted when my number came up. To 
> my surprise, he did not note anything about a service dog. I have found, 
> with this cab company in particular, that when some drivers realize I have 
> a dog, they call into the company and try to have it noted on my file when 
> my number comes up. When I call in to order a cab, they even say it. It 
> shows here you have a dog, is this correct? And I say no so they remove 
> it. LOL.
> ----- 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: Sunday, May 15, 2011 3:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Your critique Invited!
>
>
>> Ann,
>>    I did include taxicabs in the sentence just before the one you cited.
>>
>> Marion
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Ann Edie" <annedie at nycap.rr.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 7:25 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Your critique Invited!
>>
>>
>>> Hi, Marion,
>>>
>>> I would suggest, in the section of your brochure about public 
>>> transportation, you specifically  mention taxis, as well as the busses, 
>>> trains, and planes that you have already included.  I was surprised that 
>>> you did not include mention of taxis, and that no one else has suggested 
>>> including them either, since so many of our access issues involve taxis 
>>> and taxi drivers.
>>>
>>> Otherwise, Very good brochure!
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Ann
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
>>> To: "NAGDU List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; "Michael Hingson" 
>>> <mhingson at sbcglobal.net>; "Sherrill O'Brien" 
>>> <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net>; "Toni Whaley" 
>>> <blind_treasurer at verizon.net>; "Margo Downey" 
>>> <margo.downey at verizon.net>; "Meghan Whalen" <mewhalen at gmail.com>; "Tina 
>>> Thomas" <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>; "Correspondence Committee Mailing List" 
>>> <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 3:14 PM
>>> Subject: [nagdu] Your critique Invited!
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear All,
>>>    As president of the National Asociation of Guide Dog Users, I am 
>>> editing our brochure. I have attached the edits I have made and would 
>>> like the input of those who I trust to help in such endeavors. As a 
>>> guide dog user, I know what I want the public to know, but would like to 
>>> know if there is anything "the public" would like to know that I might 
>>> have missed! I would also like to know if you have any better 
>>> suggestions for the title of this piece. My deadline to submit the final 
>>> copy is Monday, so please offer your feedback before then!
>>>
>>> Peace!
>>> Marion Gwizdala
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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