[Nfbf-l] Amtrak

Sun Sep 12 12:52:21 UTC 2010

I would like to see Amtrak change their policy, but I think I would
like to educate the employees.

Did you speak to the waitress about not feeding your dog?
I have kept the proof but not sure what I will do with it. I have more
important things to worry about right now. I have been on Amtrak
several times, about six or eight, and have only been labeled twice.
Holly

On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 6:34 AM, davidw <dwermuth1 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Holly,
>
> Yes, let me know what your going to do with the blue ticket as well.
>
> I have a discrimination suit I am thinking about taking up too.  I'll keep
> it short.
>
> I was at a hamburger place about a week ago with my Guide Dog.  I was
> sitting there just enjoying my filet fish, fries, and shake.  I was the only
> blind person in the whole place and it was packed with sighted people.
>
> All of a sudden I felt my guide dog move and heard her chomping on
> something.  I reached down and sure enough she was swallowing something.  I
> stood up and pulled her out from under the table.  I immediately placed my
> fingers half way down her throat and grabbed what seemed to be a piece of
> bread.
> I immediately asked for the manager and asked people around me who fed my
> guide dog.
> One of the patrons said,
> :a restaurant clerk"
>
> I then asked every customer that witnessed it to sign a piece of paper with
> their name, address and phone number.
> I now have a witness list with 18 people on it and took it to my lawyer.  I
> also went outside a couple hours later and had her do her business.
>
> I asked a customer to look to see if there were any sesame seeds in her
> turd,  (as this Restaurant has them on their buns) and the customer said
> "yes"
>
> I took out my cell phone and took a picture.  I then wrapped it up in
> plastic so paper wouldn't contaminate my proof.
> It is in my freezer now (hope nobody that comes over thinks it's a hot dog
> and eats it).  I have my lawyer flying to the sesame seed farm now and we're
> going to do DNA on my guide dogs saved turd with sesame seeds in it and
> compare it to this Restaurants.
>
> So Yes, save all your proof and I'll let you all know how it comes out,
> maybe we'll get in the newspaper.
> I'll be sure to donate some of the cash towards training Amtrak and Airport
> employees on how to be more considerate towards the blind.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kirk" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 5:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Amtrak
>
>
>> Holly, what do you plan on doing with the tags? Curious is all! KH
>>
>>
>>
>> Kirk Harmon
>> 1138 Evening Stroll Lane
>> Jacksonville, FL. 32221
>>
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>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 6:32 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Amtrak
>>
>>
>> Sherri, I made a commitment and I follow through. I made it to the
>> train station in time to
>> check the 1:50 train. I got to Deland by 3:20.
>> I have the green ones from before and the blue labels from today.
>> Holly
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 6:27 PM, Sherri <flmom2006 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> You just need to document it. Then you need to see if you can keep the
>>> label. Maybe take a picture of it! In my opinion, you are right.
>>>
>>> While I'm at it, Holly, thanks for showing such loyalty and going to all
>>> the
>>> trouble to come to the chapter meeting. It amazes me that you went to
>>> such
>>> trouble, yet those who live in Orlando can't seem to make it to the
>>> meeting.
>>>
>>> It was, however, a good meeting. Great job Dwight!
>>> Sherri
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 3:21 PM
>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Amtrak
>>>
>>>
>>>> I am on Amtrak right now. The employees put a white tag over my
>>>> neighbors
>>>> seat but a blue on over my seat. It states where I am getting off the
>>>> train
>>>> on one side. On the other side it states KEEP IN SIGHT, SEAT CHECK
>>>> /DEST.
>>>> The white label states seat check /dest, but does not state keep in
>>>> sight.
>>>> This morning I had a white label over my seat. This afternoon, I have a
>>>> blue
>>>> on.
>>>> I feel like a child, being followed to the bathroom, the other cars,
>>>> etc.
>>>> I was not given a choice in the color of label that is over my seat. I
>>>> think
>>>> I can say discrimination.
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