[nagdu] Access denied- in the news

[Marion & Martin]

Ron,
    All states have laws enforceable by local law enforcement. 
Unfortunately, the remedies are inconsistent. In some states, such as 
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan, to name a few, there are 
criminal remedies (second degree misdemeanors). In others, such as Virginia, 
New York, Maryland, Wisconsin, and new Jersey, the remedies are civil. NAGDU 
would like to have all states impose criminal remedies and is helping to 
write a resolution for the 2009 convention creating this initiative.
    Unfortunately, many law enforcement officers are ignorant of state 
statutes, believing that the only remedies are Federal civil ones. Part of 
our responsibility is to be better informed, educate law enforcement, and 
advocate on behalf of those whom are discriminated against.

Fraternally,
Marion Gwizdala
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Davidson" <fuzzy_1 at cox.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Access denied- in the news


>I think the biggest problem is that local and state authorities have no way 
>to enforce a federal law. I think this is something that needs to be 
>addressed. Give local and state agencies power to enforce the ada laws and 
>it may help stop some of this. Businesses know that they can get away with 
>it and do unless you can afford to hire lawyers to sue them privately.
>
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