[nagdu] service dog in a private practice

[Marion Gwizdala]

Abigail,

	According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the offices of a
health care provider are considered a place of public accommodation  (42 USC
12181(7)(F)) ( and are a covered entity. Covered entities are required to
modify their policies, practices, and procedures to allow an individual with
a disability to use a service animal on their premises where other patrons,
customers, or clients are allowed (28 CFR Section 36.302(c)(1)) Guidance
from the DOJ specifically states that allergies and fear of animals are
generally not reasons to exclude a service animal. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Abigail Bolling
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Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 11:57 AM
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Subject: [nagdu] service dog in a private practice

Hi All!

I see a therapist who happens to have a therapy dog. 
Her dog Cody does not get along with other dogs, which means that I can not
bring Jada to therapy with me.
But one day I forgot my cane at home and my therapist told me that Cody
would not be there that day.When I asked my therapist if I could bring Jada
in with me, She said no.
I was confused even more by the next statement of that she has some clients
who are allergic to dogs, and the endurance company she uses doesn't like
dogs in her office. 

Should I have fought this or was I right to let it go?
Unfortunately this is now a mute point since i have had to start doing phone
sessions with my therapist, but just curiosity of mine wanting to ask
opinions.

Thanks,

Abigail Bolling
Wright State University: Social Work
"Keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart, and just let the music
play." (Julie Anderson-Diamond)
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