[Flagdu] FW: [nagdu] A CCB resolution on changes to have certification for service dogs

Thu Apr 3 16:43:38 UTC 2014

Janet,

My hunch would be that the DOJ doesn't have anything like this. I know a
poster would be eye-catching. If somehow we could create something colorful
and have it on a website so it could be printed out by a business. This
would be an easy and very inexpensive route to go. But even a colorful large
font piece of paper wouldn't be what you'd want to hang on a wall. I'm just
trying to think of a simple and inexpensive solution, as of course supplying
posters to businesses throughout the state is a laudable but big goal. I
wonder how the "Service Animals Welcome" stickers on taxi windows were
created and distributed. 

Sherrill

Sherrill

-----Original Message-----
From: Flagdu [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Janet DeLuca
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 12:04 PM
To: 'Florida Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [Flagdu] FW: [nagdu] A CCB resolution on changes to have
certification for service dogs

Sherrill,

I'm just wondering if the DOJ has any posters for this? I'm going to call
and inquire, if not  yes a grant would be great.
Do we have anyone on the board that can write grants? I've done it, but it's
complicated. Talk about dotting all your I's and crossing all your T's.
This could also be something we could request that all businesses have
hanging up for all employees to read.

        Janet

-----Original Message-----
From: Flagdu [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherrill
O'Brien
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 11:44 AM
To: 'Florida Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [Flagdu] FW: [nagdu] A CCB resolution on changes to have
certification for service dogs

Hi Janet,

That sounds like an excellent idea. Perhaps FLAGDU AND/OR nagdu could take
this on as a project?
 Not sure about funding for it, perhaps a grant?

Sherrill

-----Original Message-----
From: Flagdu [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of National
Association of Guide Dog Users
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 11:05 AM
To: 'Florida Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [Flagdu] FW: [nagdu] A CCB resolution on changes to have
certification for service dogs

Toni,
	Thank you for your message and the work you do on behalf of guide
and other service dog users. As I stated in a previous message, the National
Association of Guide Dog Users is creating an initiative to better inform
places of public accommodation about their rights and responsibilities under
the law. As you have accurately stated, the implementing regulations of the
ADA specifically state that service animals must be on a leash or tether
unless doing so would interfere with the work or tasks they are trained to
perform. Furthermore, the handler of any dog that is out of control and the
handler does not take effective action to correct the behavior or any dog
that poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others can be asked to
remove the dog. Those who get upset when asked to control the dog or put it
on a leash is suspect. If a place of public accommodation is ever sued
because they refuse to admit a dog that is out of control or poses a direct
threat, their affirmative defense would be the behavior of the dog and the
complaint would likely be dismissed. You may also want to tell the managers
that they may want to video record the dog's behavior as evidence of their
right to ask the handler to remove the dog. In addition, any person who
brings a complaint against an entity will be required to demonstrate they
are a qualified person with a disability protected by the law, that their
dog meets the definition of a service dog, and that their dog was not out of
control or posed a direct threat  in accordance with the implementing
regulations.

	I have attached the text of the implementing regulations to this
message. You may want to make copies of it and/or send them via email to
anyone who needs more information. You can also refer them to the NAGDU
Information & advocacy Hotline at 888-NAGDU411 (888-624-3841)

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala

-----Original Message-----
From: Flagdu [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Toni King
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 10:21 AM
To: flagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Flagdu] FW: [nagdu] A CCB resolution on changes to have
certification for service dogs

Hello,
I know this is a tough subject and we have plenty of people on both sides.
All I do know is I am encountering more and more "pets" in public 
businesses.  Just recently I was traveling in Central FL and twice   
had a little dog  growling and trying to get to my guide. These dogs were
little so not much concern on my part and my guide paid them no attention
but the noise they were making got a lot of attention from the other people
in the stores.  Both these dogs were being carried one in a little doggy
pouch and one on lead and after the dog saw mine she picked him up.
Another time in a restaurant as we wer walking to the table we heard a large
dog bark and start growling. i asked to be seated  away from that table. The
waitress stated the two men come in with their dogs about twice a week.
Neither dog had on any type of vest or sign saying  they were service dogs.
Every time the dogs saw my guide they would bark and growl. The waitress
shared the manager was unwilling to ask about the dogs for fear of causing
an issue.
here in Tallahassee at one of the Wal-marts a man comes in with a large very
dirty dog off lead. When the manager approached him about his dog the man
started yelling, cussing and stating his dog was a service dog and he would
sue if they made him leave.  I no longer go into that store since this dog
is there on a regular bases. The dog is off lead and I won't take any
chances.
i did inform the store we have a leash law here and even if the dog was a
service dog it must be on lead. I feel most business owners are not aware
they do have rights and if the dog is not behaving, or is off lead etc they
do have the right to ask them to leave. I do  feel there are more people
bringing their pets in to stores and places of business. My number one
concern is the bad behavior of these dogs and how will it impact our rights
to bring our service dogs in.
Also the concern of our service dogs being attacked by badly behaved dogs.

I am unsure what the answer to this is, but I do know I am seeing this more
and more.

Sincerely,
Toni

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