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

[Michael Hingson]

At the same time, what happened to the NAGDU app that was created several
years ago? That app contained many items including access to all U.S. and, I
believe, Canadian laws? NAGDU also had a hotline available to all. Is the
only hotline today the one that is operated by Advocates For Service Animal
Partners, (ASAP)?


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

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From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Asia Quinones-Evans via
NAGDU
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 11:28 AM
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Cc: Asia Quinones-Evans <aevans.nfb at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Guide Dogs (iOS/iPadOS, Free)

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

Live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back
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