[nagdu] The Requirement of a Harness

[Marion & Martin]

Dar,
    I don't think the lack of a harness is what causes the problems; rather, 
I believe it is the lack of information by the staff of public accomodations 
that create them! It is our responsibility as advocates to educate the 
public. we should be the experts and provide the correct information based 
upon our best understanding of the law, not upon our opinions or our 
preferences.
    One thing I learned from some very informative conversations with 
experts in this field is that the information we share should be broad 
enough so as to not cause confusion and, by creating such confusion, create 
access problems for our brothers and sisters who have other disabilities 
that are mitigated by the use of service animals. This includes those who 
may choose to train their own! If we comply with someone's insistance that 
we "prove" our dogs are service animals by producing documentation, we may 
compromise the access of another who may not have such proof. we may also 
compromise the place of business that denies access to someone without such 
proof, opening them up to litigation and possible criminal prosecution. On 
the other hand, if we educate them, all of these problems may some day be 
eliminated! JMHO!

Fraternally yours,
Marion




Fraternally yours,
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] The Requirement of a Harness


> Well to each their own,
> if you want to go with out a harness just because your dog guides by leash 
> that is fine.
> My dog does the same thing,
> I will go to the trash can on leash,
> and used the leash guiding when the handle broke until I got a new handle.
> Where the dog was still wearing the brace of the harness.
> For me it solves allot of problems.
> I sure don't need to add more.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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