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From: Walter.Siren@p18.f5.n396.z1.fidonet.org (Walter Siren)
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Subject: Re: hot topic
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Date: 20 Jun 91 20:04:28 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 MD> It would cost just a few thousand dollars to get a guide dog, Walter?  The
 MD> figures I've heard have been something like $10,000.

Well, that is a few thousand dollars isn't it?  I would say that at
the cost of one's first dog of $150, that is a small discout from
the retail price.  Not to mention that seeing eye even throws in
your plain fare roundtrip.

also btw, what about the ASP that gives grants to blind people to
by equipment.  That's discounts that sighted people don't get.
These things are no different to accepting half bus fare.  The only
difference is the amounts.

       Walter

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