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EQUALITY?
We’re accustomed to seeing
guide dogs doing a wonderful job, helping their owner go about his
or her normal day. And just this week a report from Downing Street
stated that by 2025 all disabled people should have full opportunities
and choices to improve their quality of life and be respected as
equal members of society. But blind and visually impaired aren’t
the only people who need assistance.
Mark White is only 38 but he suffers from a severe form of arthritis,
and is in constant pain, and he says he couldn’t manage without
Spot. But NI Railways doesn’t see it that way – and
as Mark told ON Your Behalf, they keep asking is his dog registered?
On Your Behalf visits Mark and his dog, Spot, finds out from the
Equality Commission what the law says and asks NI Railways why Mark
has been told he can’t take his assistance dog on the train.
If you have a disability, what’s
been your experience travelling on our buses and trains? Or in taxis
perhaps?
E mail your experience
NI Railways new rail service policy comes into effect form 1 January
2005
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