[NAGDU] Nashville Media Push Story About Former Uber Driver

[Dan Weiner]

I'm glad about the service too, though a lot of people are having severe
problems in terms of access for guide dogs, and it's about time they have
their feet put to the fire about it.

Dan the man, Parker the hound
 

-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of dar via NAGDU
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 11:01 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: dar
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nashville Media Push Story About Former Uber Driver

I have been taking uber with no problems with my dog. 
I personally am glad we have the service. 

We went to the count down party. 

Dar
Every saint has a past,
Every sinner has a future 


> On Aug 10, 2016, at 3:34 PM, NFBTN Secretary via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> 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-ma
n-guide-dog-a-ride-home
<http://fox17.com/news/local/uber-driver-accused-of-refusing-to-give-blind-m
an-guide-dog-a-ride-home>
> Here is channel 5's story:
>
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/blind-man-with-guide-dog-denied-uber-ride-s
tands-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-alle
gedly-denying-ride-to-blind-man-and-his-service-dog/
<http://wkrn.com/2016/08/09/former-uber-driver-facing-legal-battle-after-all
egedly-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
> Contact Information:
> Phone: 901-483-1515
> Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com
<mailto:jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com>
> NFB Email: secretary at nfb-tn.org <mailto:secretary at nfb-tn.org>
> Kustom Cane: kustomcane at gmail.com <mailto:kustomcane at gmail.com>
> 
> Blindness never limits-low expectations do! Live the life you want!
> 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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