[nagdu] taxi transport

[Larry D. Keeler]

Marion, you have it exactly! At our state convention last year, William and 
I and 2 other folks all were in the cab at the same time. The dogs had the 
floor and us folk were somewhat crowded but the dogs were fine! Both on the 
floor.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "National Association of Guide Dog Users" <blind411 at verizon.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] taxi transport


> Daniel,
> When I sit in the back seat of a taxicab, I generally sit in the
> back seat of the passenger's side. I ask the driver to put the seat all 
> the
> way forward so my dog has room to lie on the floor. I load my dog in first
> then enter the cab with my feet nearest the door. (This is where my dogs
> tail is. FYI, I have been in a cab with three people nd three dogs, so 
> there
> is plenty of room. One piece of advice is to not tell the cab company you
> will be accompanied by your guide dog. Taxicabs are considered public
> accommodations under the ADA and , since they cannot deny you access with
> your dog, provide you with an unequal benefit, nor a separate benefit, the
> presence of your dog is irrelevant. Should you ever call for a cab and are
> asked if you will be bringing your guide dog, advise them that they cannot
> ask that question. If they do ask, it is a sure sign you are flagged in 
> the
> system. If doing so results in long wait times, it may be due to the 
> company
> providing you an unequal benefit. Do not hesitate to get in touch with me
> should this happen.
>
> Fraternally yours,
>
> Marion Gwizdala, President
> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
> National Federation of the Blind
> (813) 626-2789 (Office)
> 888-NAGDU411 (Hotline
> President at nagdu.org
> www.nagdu.org
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel
> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 1:34 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: [nagdu] taxi transport
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> Just a quick question, I have never used a taxi, but would like to with 
> this
> hot weather (on occasion).
>
> I am not sure how to put my girl in.  Should I get in, put my feet over
> behind the driver and then have the girl hop up to the floor behind the
> passenger seat?
>
> Since I have never been in a taxi, I am not sure how much foot room there 
> is
> in the back seat. When I ride with friends, she rides on the floorboard in
> front of me in the front passenger seat.
>
> We did not cover this when I was at school, I guess because I didn't think
> it was important at the time, my bad.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
>
> Daniel and Cass
>
> Lakewood, Colorado
>
>
>
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