On Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:38:03 -0500, Andy > wrote:

> sf > wrote:
>
> > I don't think dogs (other than service animals) go inside,
>
>
> sf,
>
> How is a guide dog ever going to get it's blind owner to a seat at any
> given table?

The same way you do it... follow the hostess, host or maitre d'.
>
> I'd think the blind would have to be ushered by restaurant staff to a
> table and a seat.

They're usually with someone who can see, that person can do the
ushering if it's absolutely necessary.
>
> Booth or stationary seating might alleviate the matter if the person was
> a regular patron. A guide dog would be of no use. A guide stick (I don't
> know the proper name) would be better utilized to aid the blind navigate
> tight quarters such as tables and chairs in a restaurant.
>
> A staff member ushering the blind to a seat with a guiding arm would be
> vastly more appreciated, imho.
>
Honestly, I think you're over reacting. I live in a very handicapped
accessible area and yet I'm having trouble remembering when I've seen
a guide dog inside a restaurant that wasn't fast food. I think when
blind people dine in a white tablecloth restaurant, they are usually
with a seeing person who acts as their guide.

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