[nagdu] self identification

[National Association of Guide Dog Users]

Ginger,
	I agree there are reasons, in some very specific circumstances, when
advance notification might be required; however, it is generally not
necessary, as the presence of the guide dog cannot be used as a reason to
provide a substantially different benefit than that afforded to other
passengers or patrons. One of the comments Mr. Rizzi made was that it was
out of respect for the entity. I am of the opinion that, if the entity does
not abide by the law and treats me differently, they are the ones
disrespecting us. If the presence of my guide dog cannot be used to provide
an unequal benefit, what difference does it make and why would advance
notification even be considered?

Fraternally yours,
Marion

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ginger Kutsch
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:55 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] self identification

One more thing to add here is that you are *required to notify the airline
that you will be traveling with a guide dog if you are flying to Hawaii or
out of the country.  

----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jenine Stanley
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 10:46 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: [nagdu] self identification

Marion, 

I agree with you in most cases. Self identification just is not necessary as
someone working with any type of assistance dog. 

Air travel though is a bit different in a couple ways. I do self identify
there because: 

1. It's a very restricted environment. It's not like another plane will just
pull up to take you where you want to go. 
2. I want to pre-board for very specific reasons, to get the seat I want,
which I'm pretty proactive about, and to get all dog-related issues settled
ASAP so I can plug in and tune out. :) 3. But most importantly, under the
Air Carrier Access Act, if I want a specific seat or type of seat as an
accommodation for dog, I have to self identify, at least 48 hours before the
flight. 

So there ya go. 

Do I do this with taxi cabs, restaurants, stores, etc.? Absolutely not. 

Jenine Stanley
jeninems at wowway.com
http://www.twitter.com/jeninems




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