Mansfield Woodhouse Restaurant Turns Away Blind Man And Guide Dog

[mikey4444]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-36424714

First of all, the restaurant said they refused because of hygiene issues, but now they have changed their minds and said it was about an issue with space, and have apologised.

But would the restaurant have changed their story, if the incident not been captured and recorded ?

What a terrible way to treat our disabled people.

[mushroom25]

blind people with guide dogs in the uk are routinely declined rides in taxis "for religious reasons" - i wonder which religion that might be? oh, i'm not allowed to say because that would be racist.

[naomi24]

mushroom, shhhhh....

[mikey4444]

Not racist at all Mush !

Actually, that issue of guide dogs and Taxis came up recently.

It seems that our disabled citizens have still got a long way to go before they equality.

[naomi24]

It's incumbent upon others to do the going - not the disabled.

[Mamyalynne]

I used to travel a lot round the North West in cabs with my dear friend Jim and his guide dog, Clyde - only once did we have a problem at a small coffee shop.

Oh and the time the theatre put up so high up in the 'gods' we were in danger of a nose bleed and it took us 20 minutes to climb up there (they were aware of our situation pre arrival).

It would be great to think all could be treated better, it's certainly better than it was.

[Peter Pedant]

// blind people with guide dogs in the uk are routinely declined rides in taxis "for religious reasons" //

is this lawful ?
or is it like refusing restaurant service for space reasons .... ?

[mikey4444]

Peter....no, its not legal.

[Khandro]

Dogs are very non-judgemental and I'm sure they would risk going into those restaurants.

[mikey4444]

Willy is very partial to a bit of crispy aromatic duck, although he doesn't get any very often....as I am extremely partial as well !