[nagdu] First-hand Experience

[Marianne Denning]

I agree totally.  We do need to keep fighting.

On 12/2/14, Danielle Antoine via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> It's very hurtful when the local police don't do what they are
> supposed to. Had this happen more than twice to me. I mean if the law
> ain't on your side who can you count on? I lost and I lost big. My
> heart is still heavy.
>
> Danielle
>
> On 12/2/14, Dudley Hanks via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> There's nothing like a little first-hand experience to highlight just how
>> serious an issue can be.
>>
>> Upon returning from a trip to the coast last Thursday, my wife and I were
>> refused a taxi at the airport because of my Guide Dog, Michener.
>>
>> In Alberta, there are two acts that cover this situation, the "Blind and
>> Deaf Persons Rights Act" and the "Service Dogs Act," which allow for a
>> hefty
>> fine to be levied.
>>
>> Unfortunately, when I contacted the police, I was told that the police
>> don't
>> investigate "this sort of issue."
>>
>> It is really disheartening to have to explain to a law enforcement
>> official
>> that a person has committed an offence, and that that person will not be
>> fined any amount if charges are not laid.
>>
>> On the brighter side, after several calls to several supervisors, the
>> RCMP
>> is at least going to look into the issue, as is the Alberta Human Rights
>> Commission and Edmonton's Vehicle for Hire Commission.
>>
>> Also, it looks like a local TV network will be putting a bit of weight
>> behind the cause.
>>
>> It is truly sad that, after more than 20 years of legislation prohibiting
>> this sort of corporate behaviour, blind people still have to fight just
>> to
>> get the police to open a file.
>>
>> Take Care,
>> Dudley, with Michener
>>
>>
>>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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