[nagdu] Fw: [Nyagdu] Question about access when traveling to the CaribbeanIsland that accepts service animals into the country but notthe resorts

[Tracy Carcione]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cheryl Echevarria via Nyagdu" <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "Marion Gwizdala" <president at nagdu.org>; <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>; "'NFB 
Travel and Tourism Division List'" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 11:15 AM
Subject: [Nyagdu] Question about access when traveling to the 
CaribbeanIsland that accepts service animals into the country but notthe 
resorts


> Good morning President Gwizdala and NYAGDU and Travel and Tourism:
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> Here is a concern I face a lot when I book a client who has a guide dog, 
> or
> even myself, and I think maybe both division can work on.
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> The concern is that when I want to book a client to a Caribbean Island 
> like
> the Dominican Republic. The dogs are allowed into the country, but the
> resorts refuse access to service animals.
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> What do we do in this case?
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> I call the government the US Embassy for Dominican Republic and they say
> that the resorts and hotels and any place can deny them, but my question 
> is,
> if they are allowed into the country then why not be allowed.
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> Well there are no laws from denial there.
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> So, either customer doesn't go or I have to try and find another island or
> country that will allow them to travel.
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> Thank you.
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> Don't know if I am asking a question or expressing aggravation, I guess
> both.
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> Thank you.
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> Cheryl Echevarria, President
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> National Federation of the Blind's Travel and Tourism Division
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