[humanser] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind'sguide dog policy doesnot discriminate

[James Brown]

Hi Alicia,



I'm very sorry.  I should have known that there would be some emotional ties 
to Iowa on this list.  For this reason, I'm going to close out the comments 
on my end, but feel free to get in the last word if you want.



Does anyone know how I can get a transcript of the case?  In my undergrad, I 
had a subscription to Lexis Nexus, but that's been gone for years.



If anyone has any ideas, would you send them off list at

Jbrown321 at comcast.net



Thanks,

James



----- Original Message ----- 

From: "Alicia Richards" <alicia716 at msn.com>

To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>

Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:07 PM

Subject: Re: [humanser] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind'sguide dog policy 
doesnot discriminate



> Hi, all. James, the key words in that statement are, "Persons who are 
> learning skills and techniques for dealing with blindness." It did not 
> say, for persons who are well-versed in O&M skills.  As Marion said, a 
> person must first learn basic mobility with a cane before they will be a 
> competent guide dog user. Centers like Iowa's are designed to teach those 
> basic skills.  Once a person has left the Center, they may use whatever 
> mobility aid they see fit.  Also, accusations like this are even more 
> absurd when the Director of the agency herself uses a guide dog, as do 
> many employees at the Department.  I was raised in Iowa and a client of 
> IDB for years, so I've seen this firsthand.
>
> As far as public dollars, most colleges and universities receive public 
> money. Should they also not be able to teach curriculum as they see fit? 
> Should students be able to tell a university how to teach its courses? 
> Most would say that's absurd.  You pick a school based on what curriculum 
> fits your needs. the same goes with where one receives their training in 
> blindness.
>
> And, of course standards can be questioned. They just were, in this case, 
> and the court made its ruling.
>
> Marion, I absolutely love reading your posts.  It's refreshing to see 
> someone in your position with the logical, rational views you have. Thank 
> you.
>
> Alicia
>
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