[nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.

[Ken Ace]

Dear Ginger, you and Marion are about the only two who addressed my original
inquiry directly with constructive information without going off on some
long dissertation about superfluous personal opinions and condemnations
about "Why would I want to do such a thing". I was looking for just what you
so nicely supplied, a legal framework or precedent for making a decision or
recommendation if or when the situation presented itself to one of the
associations the family business manages. The fact that I would partake in
the practice if available to me seemed to get under everyone's skin. Thanks
again for staying on point.
Ken & Ace

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ginger Kutsch
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 9:23 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.

Dear Ken,

When researching this question for a housing provider, I found that many
Fair Housing Enforcement Centers offer a sample service animal policy which
generally prohibit service animals from entering the pool.

For instance, the sample policy from the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center
includes two references to service animals in pools: 

"Allow a service animal to accompany the tenant at all times and everywhere
on the property except where animals are specifically prohibited (such as in
the pool)."

and,

"Management may designate certain areas off limits to service animals, such
as swimming in the pool or inside the sauna room. Such designations should
not infringe upon the right of a person with disabilities to full enjoyment
of the amenities of the community."
 
The sample policy prepared by The Washington State Human Rights Commission
for housing providers states:

"Management may designate certain areas off limits to service animals, such
as in the swimming pool or any other area where a significant health or
safety hazard may exist. Such designations should not infringe upon the
right of a person with disabilities to fully enjoy the amenities of the
community."

Best,

Ginger


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