[Flagdu] FW: news story in March access denial by Joe's crab shack

Fri Jun 27 19:41:53 UTC 2014

Doug and listers,
	The National Association of Guide dog Users feels the best way to
resolve the issue of those passing untrained dogs off as service animals is
to better train establishments about their rights and responsibilities under
the law so that they can make a better decision about access and feel
confident when they believe a dog - whether a service dog or not - can be
excluded. The challenge is that it takes revenue to conduct such a campaign
and we are seeking the funding to do so. If you hear of any resources,
please pass them on. Also, it is said in the grant writing world, "If there
is no problem, there is no money!" If you know of anecdotes that will help
us demonstrate a problem, please pass those on to me, as well!

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!

-----Original Message-----
From: Flagdu [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Doug Hall via
Flagdu
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 3:10 PM
To: 'Sherrill O'Brien'; 'Florida Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [Flagdu] FW: news story in March access denial by Joe's crab
shack

Hi Sherrill,

I to am concerned about this and other stories about people being denied
access, but am also concerned at the sharp increase of fake and poorly
trained dogs, who people say are service animals.  It is quite easy to go
online and just purchase fake identification and registration documentation
and signs.  I fear that fake service dogs could lead to more problems for
those of us who have actual service dogs.  The public is going to be even
more doubtful than previously.  Actually, I'll send you another story that
appeared in Daytona Beach.  It too, is questionable.

Doug

-----Original Message-----
From: Flagdu [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherrill
O'Brien via Flagdu
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 9:05 AM
To: flagdu at nfbnet.org; NFBFL
Subject: [Flagdu] FW: news story in March access denial by Joe's crab shack

Hello all,

Here's the link to a story about two guys with their dogs who tried to go to
the Daytona Joe's Crabh Shack back in March. When I googled this, I couldn't
find any story more current than this one.

In this instance, the manager says the dogs  were barking and disturbing
customers. We certainly don't know the facts, but as you probably are aware,
businesses have the right to tell a patron to leave if their dog  is "out of
control".

As far as helping others, we are the association of guide dog users. Our job
is to educate and advocate on behalf of those who have chosen to travel with
a guide dog. The proliferation of legitimate service dogs is a good thing
for many people. But we don't have the resources to help everyone who,
truthfully or not, says they were discriminated against when trying to go
into a public place with their dog. As citizens, we all have the right to
protest something we feel is wrong. But as an organization, we have to make
choices, and we are knowledgeable advocates for guide dog users. I hope this
clarifies our position.

The link to the story is below my signature.

Warm regards

Sherrill

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/men-say-manager-told-them-no-guide-dogs-
joes-crab-/nWdyy/

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