On Wednesday, April 29, 2010, join us in recognizing the important role guide dogs play in helping blind and visually impaired attain safe and independent mobility.
Guide dog handlers walk freely and feel confident knowing their Guide Dog will not only recognize obstacles but guide safely around them.
Most people are generous in providing access to Guide Dogs, however not everyone understands just how essential the Guide Dog is for their handler, or aren’t fully aware of the laws entitling public access for Guide Dog.
Guide Dog handlers worldwide continue to experience frustration and discrimination of refusing them access into a restaurant, store or taxi etc because of their guide dog.
You can support Guide Dogs by remembering that Guide Dogs are legally allowed access into all public places such as airplanes, taxis, trains, buses, grocery stores, banks, hotels, restaurants, doctors offices, theatres, amusement parks and shopping malls. It is a case of discrimination if a Guide Dog and its handler are denied access to any public place.
Guide Dogs are specially bred and trained to guide their handler safely in any environment. Guide Dogs have undergone rigorous training to ensure they focus on the task. They are quiet, well behaved, non-aggressive and completely clean at all times.
