[nagdu] safari park question

[National Association of Guide Dog Users]

Martha,
	We had representatives from the Association of oos & Aquariums at
our meeting on July 1 to discuss this issue. In order for any entity to deny
or restrict access to a disabled individual accompanied by a service animal,
they must demonstrate that the presence of the dog poses a direct threat - a
substantial risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated
by a modification of policies, practices or procedures - or that the animal
is out of control and the handler does not take immediate effective action
to correct it. A direct threat must be clear and present (obvious and real)
not just an assumption that something may happen.
	In addition to the federal law, your state may also have laws to
protect your access and these laws may actually be stronger than federal law
and offer better remedies. In which state is this zoo? If you need more
information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. My contact
information is below my signature.

Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789 (Office)
888-NAGDU411 (Hotline
President at nagdu.org
www.nagdu.org




-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Martha Harris
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 11:15 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] safari park question

Hi Everyone,
Are safari parks and zoos exempt from the ADA? This weekend, I am going to
one. It will be a wagon ride where people can reach out to pet and feed the
animals. I have seen other safari websites that say dogs, including service
dogs, are not allowed on the property. This park's site doesn't have any
info about that. If I get there and they tell me my dog can't come in, do I
have any legal standing to say they are wrong?

Thank you,
Martha

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