[nagdu] Dogs At Work

[Steven Johnson]

The dog is still covered, only if it is providing those functional services
it was trained to provide.  And, keep in mind, that in places of employment,
ADA Title I applies, not Title II or III.  Be careful how you interpret this
as as your guide with you in the workplace, is generally viewed as a
reasonable work accommodation.

Steve


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of marilyn
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:12 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Dogs At Work

Hi Mark,
I take my dogs harness off when I am in the office at work.  she has a  dog
bed near my desk When I go to get up to go to the printer, bathroom or
kitchen or in another room for a meeting I have her leash guide me. When I
leave the office her harness goes back on. You are still covered under the
ADA as your dog is a guide dog even if the harness is off.
Marilyn and Anna
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 5:42 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Dogs At Work


> Hi all,
>
>
>
> Just another quick question for all you more experienced guide dog 
> handlers. When you are at work, do you leave your dog in harness, or 
> do you take your dog's harness off. I'm talking about when you are 
> sitting at a desk and not moving around.
>
>
>
> I work two 8 hour shifts a week and I take my dog out of harness, 
> because I am sitting at a desk the entire time, and I think it is 
> unnecessary for your dog to be in harness when he is just sitting 
> quietly under your desk...
>
>
>
> Another part of this question. What is the legal answer? There is 
> obviously a "no pets" policy at my work. Am I still covered by the ADA 
> and other such laws if I remove the harness once at my desk?
>
>
>
> No one has complained, but with my luck it is only a matter of time.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
>
>
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