Guide dog owners face everyday ignorance | Letter
Too many people with assistance dogs are routinely denied access to businesses and services, writes Eleanor BriggsJoanne Hewitson from Hartlepool only wanted to enjoy breakfast at her local pub, accompanied by her guide dog, Rosie. Instead, a member of staff wrongly and repeatedly demanded identification for her guide dog, making her feel so unwelcome that she felt she had to leave (Blind woman ‘livid’ after Wetherspoon’s pub asks for guide dog’s ID, 7 July).Joanne’s experience is not unique. Guide dog…
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