[Nfbf-l] Amtrak

Sun Sep 12 15:31:32 UTC 2010

Holly, the inconsistency  of the AM TRAK staff to place these tags tells you 
that they need to bbe trained on this topic of disabled passenger rights and 
care, wouldn't you agree? KH

Kirk Harmon
1138 Evening Stroll Lane
Jacksonville, FL. 32221

Florida Disabled Citizens for Progress, Inc.
President & CEO
PH: (904) 783-9896
Cell: (407) 473-2176

" Turning Hope into Reality"!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Amtrak

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
>>
>> Florida Disabled Citizens for Progress, Inc.
>> President & CEO
>> PH: (904) 783-9896
>> Cell: (407) 473-2176
>>
>> " Turning Hope into Reality"!
>> ----- 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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