-=> Quoting Kathy Neufeld to David Andrews <=-
 
 KN> I do take exception when a training
 KN> facility bars me or anyone else from coming there for
 KN> training with my dog.  I experienced that at Arkansas
 KN> Interprises for the blind all most 25 years ago, and I
 KN> still remember how upset I was.  At that time, the Nfb.
 KN> backed my case that I was at the centre to take a
 KN> specciffic course, and the
 KN> centre had no rite to tell me I could not bring my dog.  Thanks! Bye
 KN> for now!
 
 KN> -!- Maximus 3.01
 KN>  ! Origin: Vision Information Systems (1:163/266)
 
Hi again Cathy.  Your message brought back a number of memories since I too
was at AEB in the spring and summer of 1973.  I was there for a good six
months.  One cannot adequately understand what can happen while there till
they experience it for themselves.  Its almost like a warped version of
Alice in Wonder land.  Its a world all its own.  A man from Michigan proved
to them he could travel as well with a cane as he did with the dog.  He was
convinced at that time he would have a better chance of landing his 
overnment
position if he would send his dog back to the school where he obtained it.
I don't think he was at the center for much over a week when he gave upp
his dog.  It was a nice one too! Others did not bend under the pressure. I
objected to their caste system.
 
I understand the director of training at that time was fired for some
impropriety.  You may know who I mean.
 
I am a cane user myself, but I don't think dog users should have to undergo
such harassment from anyone.  They bring it on themselves if they are not a
responsible dog user.  I think you said it well.
 
Take care and stay happy!
 
--- Maximus 2.02
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