[NAGDU] My letter to Santa

[Cindy Ray]

That is really cute and says what we long for.


Cindy Lou
Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 19, 2022, at 7:28 PM, Sarah Calhoun via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Santa, Hey, it's me again, Sarah. The other day I saw you in the mall,
> when I started to wave you quickly ducked behind a sugarplum. I wanted to
> tell you this is the second year I have kept my promise and not ask for a
> private jet.
> 
> 
> 
> Speaking of asking, I would like to make a Christmas wish. No, it is not
> that one about house cleaning for the rest of my life by the 8 merry maids a
> milking. That sleigh has sailed.
> 
> 
> 
> Just like each individual snowflake swirling around making changes to the
> scenery, life has the same way of making unexpected changes in the lives of
> people. When 2023 arrives, it will be my 17th year as being partnered with a
> guide dog.  The first time I placed my hand on the harness handle and said
> "forward", my self-esteem and independence returned accompanied by tears of
> joy! 
> 
> 
> 
> My wish this year, that all ride share services such as Uber and Lyft stop
> refusing, denying and canceling rides to those who are blind or visually
> impaired and travel with a guide dog.  Even though it is against the law
> under the American's with Disability Act (ADA) which is under the Department
> of Justice (DOJ), some Uber and Lyft drivers continue to deny transportation
> to guide dog teams.  Santa, could you imagine what would happen if your
> reindeers refused you transportation by telling you no, we don't want to
> travel with you and that big red velvety bag of toys!
> 
> 
> 
> Please Santa, this wish is for many, many guide dog teams. If you could
> spread some education, care and concern during the holiday season to help
> open doors of understanding so people with guide dogs can schedule
> transportation without fear of it being canceled. This gift would be
> celebrated throughout the year and years to come!
> 
> 
> 
> By the way, when you visit my house, your plate of cookies and mug of milk
> will be on top of the mantle next to the evergreens and red berries. If I
> put them under the tree, my guide dog, Lakota would gobble them up in the
> blink of Rudolph's red nose! Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas and jingle all
> the way!
> 
> 
> 
> Happy Holidays!
> 
> Sarah Calhoun
> 
> 
> 
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