[nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONSWHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS

Thu Feb 26 22:21:42 UTC 2015

Aleeha,
I would be shocked if CCI were behind this.  It would be counterproductive 
to them as they provide service dogs.  They are behind amending the ADA to 
allow businesses to ask for IDs but I don't think this thing.

I was interested in reading this because it smacks of a bill last year in AZ 
to allow public places to refuse to serve LGBT people.  Some of these morons 
just hate everyone and everything.  That anti LGBT law also went down in 
flames.  I think the heat must get to their brains!

I did hear that this anti-service dog bill did die as it should.  But, just 
the idea that there are still people who want to take this country back to 
the Dark Ages.  We need to know about these things so we stay vigilant. 
Rights are won but they can also be taken away and wwe must ALWAYS be aware 
and watching.  We can never rest.  I know this well as an LGBT person AND a 
disabled service dog user.

Lyn and Oliver
"Asking who's the man and who's the woman in an LGBT relationship is like 
asking which chopstick is the fork" - Unknown
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Aleeha Dudley via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "Michael Hingson" <mike at michaelhingson.com>; "NAGDU Mailing List,the 
National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT;HB2179 
AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONSWHO USE SERVICE 
ANIMALS

> Pardon me while I rant for a moment.
> How dare a state legislature decide that a person cannot go somewhere just 
> because they are disabled. How dare they keep tabs on us like children, 
> treat us like second rate citizens and the scum of the earth. How dare we 
> be penalized for our choice to use service animals. I wish I were able to 
> go down there and talk some sense into these morons. I agree that CCI 
> appears to be behind this. This has always been a pet project of theirs. 
> OK, I think I’m done now. Sorry, this just makes me mad enough to have 
> smoke flowing out of my ears. Bak under the rock.
>
> Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Dog Dallas
> Vice President, Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users
> Vice President, Ohio Association of Blind Students
> Both proud divisions of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> Email: blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com <mailto:blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles 
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; 
> blindness is not what holds you back.
> “The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” - Arabian 
> proverb
>
>> On Feb 18, 2015, at 7:36 PM, Michael Hingson via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> The legislature also does not understand disabilities well nor does it 
>> seem to recognize what service dogs do.  At least some legislators do not 
>> seem to understand.
>>
>> States do not trump Federal law in any case, but this law shows that we 
>> must be ever vigilant.
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>>
>> Michael Hingson
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> <mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org>] On Behalf Of Ginger Kutsch via nagdu
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 4:07 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 
>> AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE SERVICE 
>> ANIMALS
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> From: Larry Wanger <larry at azsilc.org>
>> Date: February 18, 2015 at 1:16:14 PM MST
>> Subject: URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT 
>> CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS
>>
>> The following information is provided in order to share information 
>> regarding legislation pending in the Arizona House of Representatives 
>> that will impact the rights of persons with disabilities.
>>
>>
>>
>> Legislation that will significantly impact the rights of persons with 
>> disabilities who utilize the assistance of a service animal will be heard 
>> in the House Government and higher Education Committee at 9:00am 
>> tomorrow, Thursday February 19 in House hearing Room 1. This legislation 
>> is an amendment to HB2179 and will make significant changes to current 
>> state statutes regarding the rights of individuals with service animals 
>> including:
>>
>>
>>
>> ·         Requiring that individuals who use service animals obtain a 
>> permit from the Arizona Department of health Services in order to take 
>> their service animal in to a public place and that such permit be renewed 
>> on a regular basis.
>>
>> ·         As part of the permit process, an individual will be required 
>> to apply to the Department of Health Services and provide documentation 
>> from a medical professional certifying the applicant has a disability.
>>
>> ·         Requiring that a service animal wear a vest, also issued by the 
>> Department of Health Services at all times when in a public place. This 
>> vest will display permit information.
>>
>> ·         Allows restaurants to block access for persons with service 
>> animals in order to meet local and or state health code regulations.
>>
>> ·         Requires the Department of Health services to develop a sign 
>> for restaurants to display indicating that service animals are not 
>> permitted and that a separate sign for other public businesses not 
>> serving food be created that indicates service animals are allowed.
>>
>> ·         Requires the Department of Health Services to petition the 
>> United States Department of Justice requesting that the Americans with 
>> Disabilities Act be updated to comply with state law.
>>
>>
>>
>> Additionally, the following language is included at the end of the 
>> amendment:
>>
>>
>>
>> The legislature finds that the Americans with disabilities act of 1990 
>> may endanger the health and safety of the public, place an undue burden 
>> on businesses and others and conflict with state and local health codes. 
>> State and local health codes shall supersede the Americans with 
>> disabilities act of
>>
>> 1990."
>>
>>
>>
>> I have attached the full text of the amendment to HB2179 for your review.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Larry Wanger, Executive Director
>>
>> Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
>>
>> 5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 214
>>
>> Phoenix, AZ. 85034
>>
>> 602-262-2900 (Voice/TTY)
>>
>> 602-271-4100 (Fax)
>>
>> larry at azsilc.org
>>
>> www.azsilc.org 
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