[nagdu] air line question

[Marion Gwizdala]

Dar,
    Did they ask you how big you were and how much you weighed? This is one 
of the challenges we face when we divulge we will be accompanied by a guide 
dog. Just the sharing of this information triggers the belief it must have 
been shared for some reason. Failing any understanding of what information 
might be needed, the questions asked are either irrelevant or begin the 
process of discrimination. There is absolutely no reason most places of 
public accommodation need to know in advance that we will be accompanied by 
a guide dog; therefore, it is unwise to tell them.
    I hope those on this list will begin to realize that advance notice of 
such kind only creates problems rather than resolve them!

fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:28 PM
Subject: [nagdu] air line question


> Hello,
> yesterday while making the tickets for the convention, one of the 
> questions after I shared I have a guide dog.
> Was, how much does the dog weigh, and what kind of dog is it.
> We are flying united.
> Going and coming.
> Do the schools get asked the same questions for each dog that goes home 
> with us after training?
> Is this to make sure that the plane can handle all of the weight for the 
> plane, asking anyone who has a dog?
> I felt frustrated, did answer all questions.
> We were told if there were any more questions they would call back.
> We used an agency here in town.
> Thanks again,
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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