[NAGDU] Guide Dogs (iOS/iPadOS, Free)

[Elizabeth Campbell]

Steve, this is interesting. i wonder if this app is also useful for folks
in the United States?

Liz

On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 5:09 AM Steve Cook via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> The below information is in this months issue of AppleVis.
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> Guide Dogs (iOS/iPadOS, Free)
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> As a guide dog owner, you will know your legal right for your assistance
> dog
> to accompany you when accessing most services and vehicles. However, our
> research shows that 75% of assistance dog owners have been refused access
> to
> a restaurant, shop or taxi. We have listened to what a negative impact this
> can have on people's wellbeing, and how it limits their ability to live the
> life they choose. With this app you can now report access refusals and
> inaccessible public spaces to Guide Dogs quickly and easily to help put a
> stop to them altogether.
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> Educate businesses about your legal rights: Using the templated letter,
> it's
> now easier than ever to educate businesses of the law and elicit positive
> change for others. Together, we can make sure everyone knows they need to
> have Open Doors for Guide Dogs.
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> Guide Dogs Support: Expertise, advice and support is on hand from our
> dedicated Access Team, they'll listen and provide you with as much support
> as you require, so you're aware of all your options and the next steps.
> They
> can even contact and educate the businesses on your behalf.
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> Inaccessible public spaces: Experienced any barriers when out and about?
> You
> can quickly and easily report these to help our campaigning to end the
> isolation people with vision impairment can feel and aim to make the world
> a
> more accessible place.
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> Strengthens our voice: By reporting access refusals, Guide Dogs can build a
> true picture of the number and type of refusals taking place. This can help
> us spot patterns, or places where access refusals are more likely to
> happen,
> and take action accordingly. It can help our campaigning such as calling
> for
> the UK Government to introduce Disability Equality training for minicab and
> taxi drivers to help ensure full understanding of the Equality Act and how
> to support people with a visual impairment.
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> Current Version: 1.0.60 (June 23, 2022)
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> Read <https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/utilities/guide-dogs>  Guide Dogs'
> AppleVis App Directory entry for more information
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> Visit <https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/guide-dogs/id1625284393>  Guide Dogs'
> App Store page
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-- 
Elizabeth Campbell