Well said, Jackie.
Some things we have campaigned for over many years but have seen little
change ... and we're still being asked to do so! <Smiles>
Think there comes a time when we rest from such things and leave it to
the youngsters, who may not do it, of course.
Carol P
On 16/04/2016 17:19, Jackie Brown wrote:
I guess you have to do what works for you, Eleanor. It can be very tiring to constantly challenge companies or services because they don’t comply with DDA legislation. In an ideal world, it would be nice to go somewhere without guide dog issues, or an access problem, difficulties with alternative formats, or an inaccessible website … and so it goes on.
The general rule seems to be that if you complain too much, you are accused of having a chip on your shoulder, and if you don’t complain enough, you are accused of not being representative of your disability community.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Brown
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*From:*access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Eleanor burke
*Sent:* 16 April 2016 15:35
*To:* access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [access-uk] Re: Fw: Mayfair Hotel Hull Dog Enquiry
if you don't accept a challenge then surely you are not helping to pave the way for access for guide dogs.
On 16 Apr 2016, at 12:22, CJ &AA MAY <chrisalismay@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:chrisalismay@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Hello Jackie
I’ve never needed to fly with my dog and when on holiday, one of
my friends will look after her and I rely on my sighted husband to
sighted guide. Mostly this suits us well, but there are times when
I miss the freedom of being able to go where I want when I want.
My long cane skills are very basic and I feel very self-conscious
using one (probably because they are so basic – smile)!
Locally, I know the cafes which welcome (rather than tolerate) my
dog so prefer to spend my money there and if I am planning to meet
a friend in an unfamiliar restaurant, it just seems to work better
for me to call beforehand rather than spoil the experience by
being challenged.
Alison
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