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From: Brad.Scott@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Brad Scott)
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Subject: Re: DOG GUIDES
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Date: 4 Dec 90 16:23:43 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Leader Dog trains on and uses escalators, we have for about 6 or 7 years. 
However, training students how to negotiate them is based on an 
individual need.  No student is forced to use an escalator, if the person 
doesn't see a need for that type of training, that's fine with us.  No 
matter what precautions you take, or how much training the person or dog 
has received, they are still dangerous.  If a person wishes that type of 
training, it is given as long as the person has the ability (mental and 
physical) to do it safely.  Our basic policy, "if you don't absolutely 
have to use one, stay away from them.  I have a video from a TV program 
where they highlighted escalator dangers.  All of the folks were sighted 
and adults.  The program showed chewed up shoes, clothes and physical 
damage to their person from accidents and mishaps on escalators.  There 
are very few (but some) places where an escalator is the only means into 
or out of an area.  Usually there will be stairs and/or elevators nearby.

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