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

Buddy Brannan buddy at brannan.name
Fri Feb 27 00:50:31 UTC 2015 

Hi,

If you ever do need a combo dog, you won’t get one from CCI…they don’t do any guide training at all. Paws With a Cause might. There are tons of little service dog programs that do one thing or another or several, but lots steer clear of guide work. 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
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> On Feb 26, 2015, at 7:07 PM, Danielle Antoine via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Ho Hum! well, hell. And to think I have recommended them to folks who
> could more benefit from a service dog. Heck, one old day I too might
> need a service or combination dog that the guide dog schools can not
> address. That. is. not. the. case. right. now. This is totally
> sickening! If they were able to do this, what or who would stop other
> states from following suit? I'm sure Martin, Dorothy, Morris, and
> Kenneth are rolling over and pressing their way out of the grave right
> now! I thought it was a reject from the first one or two programs
> applied for or someone who got their guide dog revoked promoting this
> sort of nonsense foolishness. Lor, can't wait for the update. SO glad
> to hear it didn't pass. Thanks Sharonda! As for dealing with an
> aggressive dog, I focus on keeping my own self and dog as far away as
> I can and make sure I have control over my dog and myself. A safe
> distance means you can move around and get out if need be. The best is
> a dog that is seen, not heard. What other service dog schools are
> there aside from CCI and KSDS?
> 
> Danielle
> 
> 
> 
> On 2/26/15, L Gwizdak via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 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
>>>> <http://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30489975/www.azsilc.org?p=eyJzIjoiNl9oWXVMRk1USTRqTVlVSm45X0FFRDE5ZXcwIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDQ4OTk3NSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvd3d3LmF6c2lsYy5vcmdcIixcImlkXCI6XCI3Mjc5ZDIwMDZhMmE0YzYyOGY4OTJhMWM3NGQ3NmJmMFwiLFwidXJsX2lkc1wiOltcIjRlMzlhYjU3YTkzZmNiMzczY2JkMDI4ZGFhZmRiODBhZWYxMWI2ZGJcIl19In0>
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