[humanser] Guide dogs and in home practice

[Marion & Martin]

Teal and All,
    Just as a point of clarification and accuracy, guide dogs are not 
required by Federal law to be wearing a harness in order to gain access nor 
are you required to present identification under these laws. There may be 
some states that have such provisions in their statutes, however, such 
provisions are unenforceable. The Principle of Supremacy states that no 
entity may make a law, ordinance, or policy that is more restrictive than 
that of a higher (supreme) entity. They may make those which are broader. 
For instance, the ADA does not provide access to trainers of service 
animals, but several states have such provisions in their statutes.
    Though this is not a guide dog list, I believe it is an important issue 
for us to discuss so we can be more effective advocates for ourselves, our 
fellow blind people, and our clients. If you have any specific questions 
concerning guide dogs related to the topics relevant to this list, I would 
be happy to answer them to the best of my ability and competency!

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Teal Bloodworth" <tealbloodworth at gmail.com>
To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [humanser] Guide dogs and in home practice


> Hi
>
> I have not had this problem however guide dogs or assistance animals as a 
> whole are allowed access to anywhere the general public is allowed. If for 
> medical reasons you will learn after awhile you will be able to leave your 
> dog unattended for short periods of time. Depending on where you live 
> there won't be a problem with resteraunts or stores because with the 
> harness you should have no problems. Also i went to giding eyes for the 
> blind in new york and they gave us a small book with all of the laws for 
> every state in regards to guide dogs.
>
>            -Teal
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shannon Cook" <SCook at sccb.sc.gov>
> To: "'Human Services Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:02 AM
> Subject: [humanser] Guide dogs and in home practice
>
>
>> HI,
>>
>> I am applying for a guide dog and wanted to know if any of you use a dog 
>> for in home settings with your clients.  I know the laws for taking a dog 
>> into public spaces, but obviously, I cannot make someone allow me to take 
>> a dog into their homes if they do not wish.  Has anyone encountered this 
>> issue?  If so, what do you do with your dog in the event that someone 
>> will not allow you to bring your dog in their homes for personal or 
>> medical reasons?
>>
>> Any feedback will be helpful.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Shannon Cook, MSW
>> Older Blind Counselor
>> SC Commission for the Blind
>>
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