I recently met with guide dog owners in Westminster to discuss their "Access All Areas" campaign, led by the national Guide Dogs charity.
The campaign wants guide dog owners to be able to carry out everyday activities such as travelling by taxi or going to the local shops without the risk of being unfairly turned away.
According to law, guide dog owners are allowed the same access to shops, restaurants, and taxis as everyone else, but currently three out of every four are rejected because of their dog.
I am pleased to support this campaign and its call for disability equality training as well as for offenders to be properly punished under the law when they illegally discriminate against guide dog owners.
It is important that we raise awareness of this issue and that guide dog owners have the full support of local communities and businesses.
You can find out more about the Access All Areas campaign and how you can support it here.
