[nagdu] Fw: [nfbmi-talk] Fw: guide dog banned from church bus

[Steven Johnson]

A religious organization as well as soverign nations, and organizations with
exclusive membership are exempt under the ADA.  However, there are some
caveats to these exemptions, and could still possibly be an ADA covered
entity whether it falls under title I, II, or III.  With this particular
article, we don't know all of the facts.  For example, was the vehicle
purchased with 53.11 transportation dollars?  It is it being used to take
children to and from a federally subsidized lunch program?  What we see is
not always the total story.

Steve



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Sykora
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Subject: [nagdu] Fw: [nfbmi-talk] Fw: guide dog banned from church bus

I have some pretty strong opinions when it ocmes to this topic, so feel free
to completely disagree. I don't understand, agree with, or support the
exemption of religious organizations from the ADA. I understand this country
is based on religious freedom and everything, but I truly don't understand
how having a dog in church restricts people from worshiping. I can
understand why service dogs would be prohibited from entering a mosque based
on the aversion to dog saliva taught by Islam. That being said, I see no
reason why any other religion should be arbitrarily able to exclude service
animals.

Danielle, Thai, and Bonnie (GDF puppy in training)

On 7/22/15, Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire via nagdu
<nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I guess he is wanting to lose a few members in his church then.
> I thank some churches who voluntarely choose to follow the ADA.
> Odie and I have been in a few churches and didn't experience any problems.
> Yes, there were lots of kids, but they were kept under control by the 
> parents.
> Pastors didn't feel uncomfortable either.
> I just don't know what goes on the minds of others anymore...
> Bibi and MAR son Odie
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