[blindlaw] Yet Another Service Dog Issue

[Tai Tomasi]

This is not accurate in all Uber markets.  Several cases have been initiated
against Uber in various states regarding denial of access to dog guide
users.

Tai


-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of wmodnl
wmodnl via blindlaw
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 8:53 PM
To: Charles Krugman; Blind Law Mailing List
Cc: Stewart, Christopher K
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Yet Another Service Dog Issue

Same reason why they can not solve other systematic ones like denial of
jobs/housing:
lack of resources in the nonprofitt sector...
How about taking a Uber! Then you have all needed info on drivers such as
vehicle and their name, etc. They are quite accommodating. I know many in
New England who use them with and without service animals. Some drivers have
asked me why I do not travel with a guide dog; b/c, they are always welcome.
Have a good evening.


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> On Dec 8, 2014, at 1:36 PM, Charles Krugman via blindlaw
<blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Why aren't the NFB state affiliates becoming involved in addressing and
attempting to resolve these issues? As we are NFB members and support the
organization that would seem to be a logical progression here.
> Chuck
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw
> Sent: Monday, December 8, 2014 9:28 AM
> To: blindlaw
> Subject: [blindlaw] Yet Another Service Dog Issue
> 
> Hi List,
> 
> I'm a second-year law student, and I work part time as a clerk in a 
> downtown firm here in Lexington. Because of the public transportation 
> system, in order to make a quick, smooth trip from school to work and 
> back, I use taxi cabs.
> 
> After my first few trips, they put in the notes on my call that I have 
> a guide dog. Afterwards, I started getting the auto-generated messages 
> that cabs were in route, then 15 minutes later another cab would be in 
> route, then pretty soon I'm an hour late to work. A company employee 
> told me specifically that these repeated calls were due to people's 
> unwillingness to accommodate my dog. Once, a driver showed up, saw my 
> dog, and left. I called his cell, and he said "I no will take dog."
> 
> So, I have company employees, on record, telling me that their drivers 
> are refusing to take passengers with guide dogs.
> 
> I am in Kentucky, and as a law student, I'm obviously busy. However, 
> I'd love to pursue this. One of the employees even said that it was 
> terrible of the drivers, and she would do anything to help change it 
> if she could. Moreover, the general manager wants to work the 
> situation out. But, the real problem are the owners and the cab 
> drivers.
> 
> Sorry to go on, but if anyone knows a disability rights attorney in 
> Lexington, or Louisville, Kentucky, I'd appreciate a reference.
> 
> Best,
> Chris
> 
> 
> --
> Chris K. Stewart
> University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 Staff 
> Editor, Kentucky Law Journal Co-President, American Constitution 
> Society California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010
> Ph:
> (502)457-1757
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