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

[Cheryl Fields]

Great news, looking forward to it!
C

On 11/16/13, COLLEEN ROTH <n8tnv at att.net> wrote:
> 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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>> Peace
>>
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