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

[Asia Quinones-Evans]

I do not think there is such an app in the United States yet. I have been
seeing a post on Facebook going around about this application.
If you have any access issues or think that an establishment needs more
education I recommend calling this organization.

Advocacy for Service Animal Partners
Hotline: 855-272-7211
Email: avocacy411 at gmail.com
Website: serviceanimals.info

On  Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 2:15 PM Elizabeth Campbell via NAGDU <
nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Guide Dogs (iOS/iPadOS, Free)
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Current Version: 1.0.60 (June 23, 2022)
> >
> > Read <https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/utilities/guide-dogs>  Guide
> Dogs'
> > AppleVis App Directory entry for more information
> >
> > Visit <https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/guide-dogs/id1625284393>  Guide
> Dogs'
> > App Store page
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Yours truely,

Asia Quinones-Evans

Phone: 440-670-6509

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