[nagdu] flying with guide

[Ginger Kutsch]

Gary,

A general certificate of health is not required by CDC for entry of pet dogs
into the United States. The only thing you must have is a rabies certificate
showing the dog has been vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to
entry into the United States. These requirements apply equally to service
animals. 

Best,
Ginger

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of GARY STEEVES
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 3:03 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] flying with guide

Hi All:

Well Bogart and I will be flying from Vancouver to Sandiego via San
Francisco in about a week so I'll be able to compare flying in the States to
Canada and my one international experience at Heethrow in London last year.
I'll be curious to see if there are any hassles dealing with security and/or
on the flight.

Cheryl, if you're reading this, my understanding is I just need a current
health certificate for Bogart which I have from his vet. Compared to going
to the UK it seems very simple.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Gary

----- Original Message -----
From: Albert J Rizzi <albert at myblindspot.org>
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
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Sent: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:49:25 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [nagdu] Airline Transportation Access Conference

My time at the very first Airline Transportation Access Conference was a
great experience. Yesterday was eye opening to say the least. I cannot let
any time go by without advising all people of all abilities about a critical
option to all of us as air travelers. Remember these letters CRO! US Airways
did not offer one to me, nor did I even know that air travelers had options
and supports to remediate issues such as the ones I and the other 35
passengers were subjected to on November 13th by US Airways. CRO stands for
Conflict Resolutions Officer. The CRRO is charged with amongst other things,
being able to resolve and remediate issues, that either the traveler or the
flight crew is confused about. This is a critical support put in place by
the Department of Transportation. All disabled travelers must, must ask for
a CRO if and when your access is being denied, compromised or screwed with.
Additionally, the TSA has what is called a PSS, Passenger Support
Specialist. The PSS is the go to person to mediate instances where the TSA
is inappropriately conducting and invasive or intrusive search like people
with insulin pumps go through, or any other individual traveling with
medications or various medical apparatus. Not all TSA are properly trained
or aware of the tools and assistive items the disabled use daily to survive
and thrive, but the PSS should.

 

This conference was very, very eye opening.

 

Please write me off list with any questions. Peace.

 

 

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