[nagdu] Concerning Guide dogs in Stadium Seating

Craig Heaps via nagdu nagdu at nfbnet.org
Sat May 10 17:13:39 UTC 2014


Thanks for this terrific summary and interpretation of the laws permitting 
us to bring our dogs into stadiums.  I plan to forward it to the head of 
stadium operations at the new 49ers facility, Levi's Stadium, in Santa 
Clara.

Craig Heaps


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Subject: [nagdu] Concerning Guide dogs in Stadium Seating


> Please distribute the following information as widely as appropriate.
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> Dear All,
>
>                A couple weeks ago, an inquiry was made to the discussion
> list of the National Association of Guide dog Users concerning whether or
> not an individual with a disability accompanied by a service dog could be
> required to sit in seats designated as disabled seating. In response to 
> this
> inquiry, I wrote an opinion and posted it to the NAGDU blog. As advocates
> for the blind, I believe it is information everyone needs to know. You can
> read this opinion by going to
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> http://www.HarnessUp.Wordpress.com
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>
>
>                I would also like to remind everyone that the National
> Association of Guide dog Users sponsors an innovative telephone hotline 
> for
> guide dog users. The NAGDU Education & Advocacy Hotline currently offers
> general information about service animals under the Americans with
> Disabilities Act (ADA),   as well as specific guidance concerning
> restaurants, taxicabs, and health care facilities. Callers needing 
> immediate
> assistance can connect directly to a live trained advocate. Future plans 
> for
> the hotline include summaries and texts of each of the state laws 
> concerning
> service animals, more industry specific information, and guidance in a
> variety of languages, such as Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic. The Hotline is
> available anytime by calling, toll-free,888-NAGDU411 (888-624-3841).
>
>
>
>                The NAGDU Information & Advocacy Hotline was created by a
> grant from the National Federation of the Blind's (NFB) Imagination Fund, 
> as
> well as with contributions from the California and Florida Associations of
> Guide Dog Users. It is currently supported by a grant from Twilio Cloud
> Communications which provided a grant that will keep the service active 
> for
> the next two years! The National Association of Guide Dog Users is a 
> strong
> and proud division of the NFB. NAGDU conducts public awareness campaigns 
> on
> issues of guide dog use, provides advocacy support for guide dog handlers
> who face discrimination, supports effective legislation to protect the
> rights of service animal users, offers educational programs to school and
> civic organizations, and functions as an integral part of the National
> Federation of the Blind. For more information about the National 
> Association
> of Guide Dog Users or to support its work, you can visit their website at
>
>
>
> HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG <http://www.nagdu.org/>
>
> Or send an email message to
>
>
>
> Info at NAGDU.ORG
>
>
>
> Fraternally yours,
>
> Marion Gwizdala, President
>
> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> (813) 626-2789
>
> (888) 624-3841 (Hotline)
>
> President at nagdu.org
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> http://www.nagdu.org
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> High expectations create unlimited potential for the blind!
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