[Ohio-talk] I don't have it in for any airline

[COLLEEN ROTH]

Hi Cheryl and Marianne,
I think NAGDU will probably ask xs' Divisions in each State to coordinate some educational activities.
I do think that all of us in the NFB whether whether we have a dog or not should know policies in effect in case we are in a situation where this knowledge might be helpful.
I for one want Gudide Dod users to be able to use their dogs for independent travel. At the same time I want my right to avoid sitting by one to be respected.
Many of you at the Convention know of my major fear and respect my feelings.
For that I am truly grateful. This has taken a long time.
I am no longer put down or harassed. By the same token, I no longer hate dogs with the exception of Pitt Bulls.
I just want my space and dogs to be on leashes.
I will stand up for your rights have a dog. I always did this but was happy when I really didn't need to do anything.
In recent years, I have spoken up for blind people in Toledo who had issues.
I referred them to other Guide dog users but still stayed involved.
I by recently at a meeting where someones's guide dog had to be chased and brought back to her owner.
This shouldn't happen. Guide dog handlers should be in control of their dogs.
Have a gr day and fight for airline equity for all.
Colleen Roth



----- Original Message -----
From: Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013 12:00 pm
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] I don't have it in for any airline

>
>
> Mary Ann,
> 
> Some years ago I had a dog and I never had a problem traveling, by air
> or bus. The majority of my problems were with people and their cars,
> smiles, my dog was big and they always wanted him to get in the back
> seat.
> Do you think we should have some guide dog users and wheel chair users
> schedule some conversations with local administration of airlines to
> offer some education for their employees? This could be helpful and
> get directly to the problems.So many airline employees move from city
> to city, once educated they can spread the word and learn about the
> nfb.
> 
> Blessings,
> cheryl
> 
> On 11/14/13, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com> wrote:
> > Please don't think I hate any airline.  It looks like there is a
> > pattern developing at U.S. Airways and that is of concern.
> >
> > —
> > Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> > Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> > (513) 607-6053
> >
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