[nagdu] canes/guide dogs

[Chantel Cuddemi]

I agree with you completely, Marilyn.

It's all about working together to accomplish the same thing. 

Equality for all is what we all want. 

So what if some choose a cane over a dog? I, like others, have respect for
people that don't prefer a dog over a cane. 

I was once a cane user myself until recently when I went off to Pilot to
train with Motley. 

I feel much safer with Motley and my confidence has increased. 

I believe if we all work together to get along with one another, things
would be much better. 

Just my thoughts, 

Chantel and Pilot Dog Motley

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of marilyn
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 8:09 AM
To: nagdu
Subject: [nagdu] canes/guide dogs

Hi Everyone,
It saddens me to hear there is still a problem with cane users and dog users
at conventions. I can remember when there were no canes when I was growing
up and you felt your way around or held someone's hand. Ok I am old and
proud I made it to this age. I joined NFB back in the 80's before I had a
guide dog. the group out here in Suffolk County was terrible. When I made a
decision to get a dog I was put down and told I was giving up my
independence. One man had a guide dog in the group. I told them no I am
enhancing my independence. After getting my first dog my husband and I
decided to see what the NFB convention was like. Lots of information but
fights between people using canes and dogs. After I think 2 days my husband
and I both turned to each other and said were out of here. I have never been
to a convention since. If we can't work together then we are divided and
that is why ACB started. we can all have different views but the main thing
is respect each other. We are more alike than we are different. 
I am a good cane user but prefer a dog. That being said I have to get ready
to leave for the blind group I go to every Monday morning. that is the only
day I don't work.
marilyn and Anna
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