[nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.

[Marsha Drenth]

Ken,
I am happy you have found the infromation you finally are looking for. With that said, this list is made up for guide dog users. And although many times legal issues are discussed, when you present a question on this list. You should be prepared for the responses you recieve. yes many of them might be opinion, suggestions, advice, all mixed in with some legal language. No one on list gave you advice in a rude, uncaring manner. Again this list is guide dog users, users is the important word here. Only those who are familiar with legal language typically comment. Further if you were only looking for legal advice, then perhaps you should have contacted someone off this list, instead on the list directly. 

Thank you, 

Marsha drenth, NAGDU List moderator 
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On Aug 5, 2013, at 5:22 AM, "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:

> 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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