[Blindtlk] NFB/NAGDU & Uber in the News

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marion Gwizdala via blindtlk
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To: 'Florida Association of Guide Dog Users'; New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users; 'New York Association of Guide Dog Users'; 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'; nagdu-leaders at nfbnet.org; 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Cc: Marion Gwizdala, M.S.
Subject: [Blindtlk] NFB/NAGDU & Uber in the News

Dear All,

 

                As many of you know, the National Federation of the Blind has filed a law suit against Uber alleging violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act for their treatment of guide dog users. During a recent meeting with Uber in Tampa, I questioned an uber representative who stated they comply fully with the ADA and only allow drivers to refuse access if an Uber representative defended their right to deny access to service animal users if the driver could demonstrate, through the attestation of a medical professional, an allergy to dog dander. I challenged this policy and quoted from the implementing regulations of the ADA. In a follow-up to this, the Tampa Bay Times contacted this person's superiors and was given an even more detailed comment about their discriminatory policy. Please take the time to read the following article

 

http://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/concerns-arise-over-ubers-acces
<http://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/concerns-arise-over-ubers-acces
s> ibility-for-persons-with-disabilities/2213526

 

Fraternally yours,

 

Marion Gwizdala, President

National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.

National Federation of the Blind

(813) 626-2789

(888) 624-3841 (Hotline)

President at nagdu.org

http://www.nagdu.org

 

High expectations create unlimited potential for the blind!

 

 

 

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