[nagdu] PUBLIC ACCESS ISUES

[Julie J]

Kathy,

I have recently started taking my guide dog to work with me.  Like Rox'e, I 
also owner train my guides.  I don't have "certification" of any sort.  He 
has been individually trained to mitigate my disability.  When I felt he was 
ready to accompany me to work, I went to my supervisor and presented him 
with my desire to have my guide dog there.  Fortunately I work with really 
great people.  It wasn't a problem for anyone.   My supervisor is also a 
lawyer, so he pretty much knows the rules about such things! *smile*

I'm not sure what sort of work you're looking for.   I'd say in most jobs 
the dog should be easily manageable by you in the manner you are accustomed 
or that seems obvious.  If you will be working in a sterile environment, in 
a food preparation area, in direct contact with other animals, around 
hazardous chemicals or in any situation where you are not comfortable 
working your dog, you may have to work out some details particular to your 
situation.

I work in an office setting in the courthouse, so he just mostly sleeps 
under my desk.  I do work him through the building when I need to go to 
other offices, but some people prefer to use their cane after arriving at 
work.  Really it's up to you to pick what works for you and express those 
needs to the employer.

HTH
Julie




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kgl4" <kgl4 at wi.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:51 AM
Subject: [nagdu] PUBLIC ACCESS ISUES


>    Hi List,
>
> My employment placement specialist would like me to gather information on 
> the use of my Guide
> Dog in the work-place.  I know that public access is becoming an issue due 
> to the access of uncertified service animals.  so, with confidence during 
> a job interview, what can I report to the perspective employer.
>
> I ask this because I have been recently ask to prove that Morgan was 
> certified to gain access into a restaurant.  I've been working with a 
> Guide Dog since 1989, and I've only been confronted twice in all these 
> years.
> Kathy and Morgan
> kgl4 at wi.rr.com
>
>
>
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