[blindlaw] Re Guide Dog in the Workplace
Sarah Clark
goldflash9 at sbcglobal.net
Mon Dec 20 02:22:42 UTC 2010
Hi Blaine,
When I have to go outside with my guide dog and it is raining, I carry an
umbrella. Fortunately I'm never really in environments where mud is a
concern.
But normally I opt to take a taxi when it is raining.
Sarah Clark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Blaine Deutscher" <b.m.deutscher at sasktel.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:51 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Re Guide Dog in the Workplace
> Hello there Everyone.
>
> since we're on the topic of guide dogs in the work place how do you manage
> when it's raining out and your dog gets mud up the entire left pant leg?
> If
> I'm in the University and waring regular pants it's not that horible but I
> was just wondering what methods you have found when waring your suit. I
> often find myself waring suits, so far not when it's been raining, but
> majority of the time when waring a suit I'm getting a ride not catching
> the
> bus. Thanks.
> Blaine
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Elizabeth Rene" <emrene at earthlink.net>
> To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 7:24 PM
> Subject: [blindlaw] Re Guide Dog in the Workplace
>
>
> Dear Daniel,
>
> I was 27 and in law school when I got my first dog. I was a very good
> cane
> traveler, and still am when necessary. Here's my take on the advantages
> of
> having a guide dog.
>
> 1. Your cane doesn't love you. Your dog is a living being with a
> centuries-old bond to humankind, motivated by a quick intelligence, a
> courageous and playful spirit, and a loving heart.
>
> 2. Your cane extends your fingertip maybe six feet in front of you.
> That's
> good. Your dog knows what's happening a block away--that construction
> site
> that will make you retrace your steps; that cool coffee-house you might
> walk
> right on by; that dear friend who hasn't noticed you yet. That's great!
>
> 3. With your cane and your developed mobility skills, you'll earn
> people's
> respect for doing what they themselves can't imagine doing. Your dog will
> smile back at that pretty woman you've been too shy to approach, and make
> that pickpocket think twice about picking yours.
>
> 4. When you're feeling low, your cane won't have much to say about it.
> Your dog's needs will get you up off the couch and outside into the fresh
> air.
>
> 5. When was the last time you were out with the guys and told a funny
> story about your cane?
>
> Weigh the evidence.
>
> Happy Holidays,
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
>
>
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