[nagdu] Access problems in San Diego

[Marion Gwizdala]

Linda,
    I would suggest that you and the California Association of Guide Dog 
Users get in touch with this person's supervisor to help them become 
educated on California law. I have attached the California statute and it 
clearly states that violation of the statute is a criminal offense.

Fraternally yours,
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lyn Gwizdak" <linda.gwizdak at cox.net>
To: "NFBnet NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 12:49 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Access problems in San Diego


> Marion,
> Below is a response my friend, Lisa, got from the police here when she 
> asked them what recourse we had in response to an access denial in a 
> business here.
>
> She emailed the officer on my behalf after I told her about an incident of 
> denial of access in this guy's business because of my guide dog. the guy 
> appeared to be Arab by his accent and he didn't care if he was violating 
> the law - NO DOG.  I called my City Councilmember.  they gave me the 
> number for San Diego Disability coordinator's office.  they said they only 
> intervene if the access denial happened in a City owned building or 
> office.  they told me to go to the State AG office.  They were no help 
> either - no real person to talk to and no way to get one.  I called the 
> State CCB office and got someone from their guide dog grooup.  they told 
> me to talk to our police department.  And this below is their response to 
> the incident.
>
> "the situation you described is not criminal and that is what the Police 
> Department deals with, Criminal matters.  What your friend is experiencing 
> is a Civil matter.  I attached some basic laws that your friend with the 
> Guide Dog should know or have been told.  These are very common laws that 
> even businesses should be aware of.  There is a number at the bottom you 
> can call for more help.  Good luck!
>
>
> Luis A. Roman
> "Louie"
> Community Liaison Officer (820s) & Facilities
> Mid-City Division, San Diego Police Dept.
> 4310 Landis Street, MS-785
> San Diego, CA. 92105
> Desk: (619) 516-3038
> Fax:   (619) 516-3058
> lroman at pd.sandiego.gov "
>
>
>
> This officer then attached a copy of a "Question and Answer" thing from 
> the ADA.
>
>
>
> My question is how to enforce the law here????  The incident occured in 
> early December while I was downtown before an appointment.  The store 
> owner now thinks it's OK to keep service dogs out and that it is OK to do 
> as he pleases in regards to obeying the laws of this country.
>
>
>
> Any California listers who read this - what do you recommend I do?
>
>
>
> Lyn and Landon
>
> 619-405-5554
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