[nagdu] canes/guide dogs

[Juanita Herrera]

Vanessa,
Very well put. I dislike the way people were comparing the NFB and
ACB. I've attended one ACB state convention held in California and I
saw similar incidents occurring between guide dog handlers and cane
users. I agree with you. It doesn't matter where the two are, but I
think cane users and guide dog users will probably have issues at one
point or another. I wish it weren't like that because I'm all about
keeping the peace with everyone, but unfortunately it does happen. Our
only option is to be patient and show others that we won't let it
bother us.
Juanita And Anise

On 7/9/12, Vanessa Lowery <vlowery at dhr.state.md.us> wrote:
> I don't tend to check messages as frequently over the weekends, so I'm
> always going to be playing catch-up on Mondays, but as a member of ACB who
> has attended four or so national conventions, the rift between cane users
> and guide dog ysers is also alive in well.  I don't think it has anything to
> do with organizational affiliation.  It is jsut a rift that exists between
> the two camps.  Personally, I would prefer that it not exist, but it does.
> However, as Julie correctly put it, not every cane users has a beef wiht
> guide dog users, and not every guide dog user has a beef with cane users.
> But I also don't think that the rift is as wide-spread as is often thought
> simply because convention settings are enough to put everyone on edge, no
> matter what means of mobility is being utilized.  it is jsut a stressful
> environment.  No matter how large the venue is, there are crowds that pile
> up, and patience goes out the window (guide dog users, canes users, those
> using sighted guide, and the people trains).
>
> Good post, Julie, by the way.
>
>
>
> Vanessa Lowery, LGSW
> Adult and Community Services Division
> Adult Services Screening Unit
> 410-853-3550
> VLowery at dhr.state.md.us
>
>
>>>> marilyn <t21114 at optonline.net> 7/9/2012 8:08 AM >>>
> Hi Everyone,
> It saddens me to hear there is still a problem with cane users and dog users
> at conventions. I can remember when there were no canes when I was growing
> up and you felt your way around or held someone's hand. Ok I am old and
> proud I made it to this age. I joined NFB back in the 80's before I had a
> guide dog. the group out here in Suffolk County was terrible. When I made a
> decision to get a dog I was put down and told I was giving up my
> independence. One man had a guide dog in the group. I told them no I am
> enhancing my independence. After getting my first dog my husband and I
> decided to see what the NFB convention was like. Lots of information but
> fights between people using canes and dogs. After I think 2 days my husband
> and I both turned to each other and said were out of here. I have never been
> to a convention since. If we can't work together then we are divided and
> that is why ACB started. we can all have different views but the main thing
> is respect each other. We are mo!
>  re alike than we are different.
> I am a good cane user but prefer a dog. That being said I have to get ready
> to leave for the blind group I go to every Monday morning. that is the only
> day I don't work.
> marilyn and Anna
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