[NAGDU] Nashville Media Push Story About Former Uber Driver

NFBTN Secretary secretary at nfb-tn.org
Wed Aug 10 21:34:25 UTC 2016


Dear friends.
 In the past 24 hours, 2 television stations did independant stories on the Uber story. A third station did a story on Tuesday regarding the hearing against the former Uber driver. See the three links below:
> http://fox17.com/news/local/uber-driver-accused-of-refusing-to-give-blind-man-guide-dog-a-ride-home <http://fox17.com/news/local/uber-driver-accused-of-refusing-to-give-blind-man-guide-dog-a-ride-home>
Here is channel 5’s story:
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/blind-man-with-guide-dog-denied-uber-ride-stands-up-for-rights <http://www.newschannel5.com/news/blind-man-with-guide-dog-denied-uber-ride-stands-up-for-rights>
Here is channel 2’s story about the hearing:

http://wkrn.com/2016/08/09/former-uber-driver-facing-legal-battle-after-allegedly-denying-ride-to-blind-man-and-his-service-dog/ <http://wkrn.com/2016/08/09/former-uber-driver-facing-legal-battle-after-allegedly-denying-ride-to-blind-man-and-his-service-dog/>

At the judicial building,  14 NFB members from all over the state came to support service animal users, bring awareness to the issue, and wanted to see accountability for drivers who discriminate. When Rolanda Douglas was called, all 14 blind individuals stood up  until Douglas was dismissed. Douglas asked for a continuance . with  a smile on her face, she asked the jdge what exactly are my charges? you  will hear that in the last story done by channel 2, who was in the court room with us. We  also had thenew NAGDU  brochures  that we shared with the detectives and others present. It was a strengthening and educating moment. 
Best,
 
James Alan Boehm
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James Alan Boehm
Contact Information:
Phone: 901-483-1515
Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com
NFB Email: secretary at nfb-tn.org
Kustom Cane: kustomcane at gmail.com

Blindness never limits-low expectations do! Live the life you want!




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