[NAGDU] Changes coming for those who fly with emotional support animals

Fri May 18 16:33:51 UTC 2018

I did notice it and wondered if there was something wrong with how I was reading it. I had thought I would meditate on it a bit and then respond to it. I’m glad you did, Anne.
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Cindy Lou
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> On May 18, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Ann Edie via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Did anyone else notice the critical error in the below quote from Marion?
> "...animals that are trained..." instead of "...animals that are not
> trained...."
> 
> "People should not be bringing animals that are trained and can't behave
> into public places. It puts my service dog and my safety in jeopardy," said
> Marion.
> 
> I'm not blaming you, Marion, for this error, just reporter sloppiness or a
> lapse in hearing, or something.
> 
> Having had many experiences with the press myself, I know how difficult it
> is to get one's message across and to break through the barrier of what the
> journalist thinks he/she is seeing or hearing, all the more reason to make
> sure our message is carefully crafted and clearly explained to the press and
> the public. Thank you Marion, for your strong and clear advocacy efforts on
> behalf of blind people and service animal users.
> 
> Best,
> Ann
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Johnson via
> NAGDU
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> Cc: Julie Johnson
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Changes coming for those who fly with emotional support
> animals
> 
> Pretty good article...except, guy dog?  Dictation is pretty awesome, but not
> 
> for writing published documents.
> 
> Julie
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> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Ginger Kutsch via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 9:29 PM
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> Cc: Ginger Kutsch
> Subject: [NAGDU] Changes coming for those who fly with emotional support 
> animals
> 
> Changes coming for those who fly with emotional support animals
> 
> By:  Melanie Michael
> 
> Updated: May 16, 2018
> 
> 
> 
> TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Passengers have plenty to deal with these days when it
> comes to air travel.
> 
> 
> 
> After all, odd things happen at 32,000 feet.
> 
> 
> 
> Travelers are finding themselves more and more frustrated when it comes to
> who's sitting alongside them in the cabin.
> 
> 
> 
> Those  "passengers" being the kind with feathers, scales or fur.
> 
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> 
> It seems the animals have taken center stage when flying the friendly skies.
> 
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> Lately, some planes look more like a petting zoo with the number of animals
> on board.
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> 
> 
> We've seen it all.
> 
> 
> 
> There's the case of the kangaroo, the peacock, the tortoise, the bunny, even
> a parrot with its own ID badge, labeled "emotional support animal."
> 
> 
> 
> On Wednesday, the Department of Transportation announced continued
> crackdowns on support animals allowed on flights.
> 
> 
> 
> Right now, federal law allows passengers to travel with an emotional support
> animal for free.
> 
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> 
> However, the rules are now being revised.
> 
> 
> 
> By summer, passengers are looking at tighter restrictions that include a
> 48-hour prior notification when traveling with an emotional support animal,
> as well as providing proper paperwork to prove validity.
> 
> 
> 
> One man is thrilled to see the feds taking action.
> 
> 
> 
> "It's frustrating," said Marion Gwizdala, the president of the National
> Association of Guide Dog Users. "They push the limit."
> 
> 
> 
> Marion likes the new federal guidelines. He is plenty familiar with air
> travel and has logged many a frequent flyer mile with his guy dog, Sarge.
> 
> 
> 
> He says the problem with people who are abusing the system is the
> possibility that an untrained animal will interfere with his legitimate
> service dog.
> 
> 
> 
> "People should not be bringing animals that are trained and can't behave
> into public places. It puts my service dog and my safety in jeopardy," said
> Marion.
> 
> 
> 
> Just this week, American Airlines became the first air carrier to ban
> animals such as hedgehogs and reptiles.
> 
> 
> 
> With the new federal guidelines, the Department of Transportation is backing
> the decision of air carriers in restricting certain creatures.
> 
> 
> 
> The new guidelines also protect the rights and freedom of blind passengers.
> 
> 
> 
> "We want to be able to sit where we want to sit and be treated like an
> adult," said Marion.
> 
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> 
> 
> Source:
> 
> http://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/changes-coming-for-those-who-fl
> y-with-emotional-support-animals/1184009174
> 
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