[nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.

National Association of Guide Dog Users blind411 at verizon.net
Mon Aug 5 11:50:29 UTC 2013


Ginger,
	Would you please send any such documents to me so I can add them to
our hotline files? Thank you very much!

Marion




-----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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