[nagdu] Fake Service Dogs

[Bridget Walker]

Hi Raven and all,
I need to specify one thing that was stated. It might seem I'm getting picky but, I feel it is important. Epilepsy is a neurological seizure disorder not a mental disorder. Although people with some types of seizures may have symptoms that are psychological, it is not the case for every person with seizures. 
I'm sure we wouldn't like it if people assumed every person lost their vision due to glaucoma because glaucoma is just one type of vision loss.
Please be careful when grouping disorders. Psychiatric disorders are disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD. 
Neurological disorders are disorders like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury.
Bridget 
  

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> On Aug 4, 27 Heisei, at 12:06 PM, Aaron Cannon via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Miranda.
> 
> I would also encourage you to pass along the phone number for the
> NAGDU hotline.  The service isn't just for handlers.
> 
> 1-888-NAGDU-411 or 1-888-624-3841
> 
> Aaron
> 
>> On 8/3/15, Miranda Morse via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Thank you Marion I will pass this on.
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marion Gwizdala
>> via nagdu
>> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 6:36 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Cc: Marion Gwizdala
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fake Service Dogs
>> 
>> Miranda,
>> 
>>    Attached are the implementing regulations of the ADA. It clearly
>> states that, if the animal is out of control and the handler does not take
>> effective action to correct the behavior, a place of public accommodation
>> is
>> within its rights to deny her the right to be accompanied by the service
>> dog; however, they must allow her access without the dog being present.
>> 
>> Fraternally yours,
>> Marion Gwizdala
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda Morse
>> via
>> nagdu
>> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 4:18 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Cc: Miranda Morse
>> Subject: [nagdu] Fake Service Dogs
>> 
>> Hello, In the last week I have been approached by two different individuals
>> at different times about a woman in town who has PTSD and has a service
>> dog.
>> Their claims are that it is a fake service animal because of the way it
>> acts
>> in public. It is a great dane and I have seen it in public before and I
>> would tend to agree.
>> 
>> I would appreciate any suggestions on how to address this matter?
>> 
>> Miranda
>> 
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