[nagdu] Letter to out-of -state guide dog programs from Californiastate guide dog board

Sat Mar 28 04:15:14 UTC 2015

I am not sure how the ADA comes into play.  Would you please explain your
thinking?

Mike Hingson

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Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 8:20 PM
To: Tina Thomas; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Letter to out-of -state guide dog programs from
Californiastate guide dog board

i wonder if this is even legal under the ada?

There are none so blind as those who will not see

William and Leader Dog Lynard

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Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 3:05 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Letter to out-of -state guide dog programs from
Californiastate guide dog board

>
>
> Hello Everyone- Below is a letter that was sent to all out of state 
> guide dog programs from the California state guide dog board regarding 
> follow- up services. I hope all you read this and keep in mind that 
> this policy and attitude of the board is a contradiction of everything 
> our organization represents. To quote Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. " 
> injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere"
>
> Thank You.
>
> Tina
>
> ion <http://www.guidedogboard.ca.gov/consumers/2015_outofstate.pdf>
>
>
>
> [Name]
> Chief Executive Officer
> [School Name]
> [School Address]
>
> Dear [Name]:
>
> The California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind (Board) exists 
> to ensure the protection of people who are blind or visually impaired 
> while receiving instruction in the use of guide dogs. The Board 
> regulates both the schools located in California as well as the 
> instructors who train and pair guide dog teams. While your school is 
> not physically located in California, the Board understands that many 
> out of state schools place guide dogs with clients who reside in 
> California at the time of placement, or who may relocate to California 
> after placement.
>
> The Board understands and appreciates a school's need to maintain an 
> ongoing relationship with graduates of their program. Recently, the 
> Board has received several questions regarding follow-up training from 
> guide dog users who received their dogs from schools outside of 
> California. In order to provide follow-up training in California, 
> Guide Dog Instructors, regardless of school affiliation, must be 
> licensed by the Board.
>
> The purpose of this letter is not only to inform you of the licensing 
> requirements and regulations regarding guide dog instruction in 
> California, but also to create an open dialog. The Board wishes to 
> ensure that there are no barriers to licensure for your instructors. 
> Our goal is to create a gateway for your school to safely and legally 
> provide follow-up instruction or in-home placements to guide dog users 
> residing in California.
>
> Our records indicate that you currently have no instructors licensed 
> by the Board. The Board would like to invite you to undergo the 
> licensure process in order to provide services to your clients 
> residing in California. The Board's licensure process and criteria are 
> outlined on our website at:
> http://www.guidedogboard.ca.gov/forms_pubs/five_steps.shtml
>
> Please contact me if you would like more information on the licensure 
> process, or if you identify any barriers that may impact your desire 
> to participate in the licensure process.
>
> Additionally, the Guide Dog Board is in the process of determining how 
> many guide dog users reside in California. In order to identify an 
> accurate population, we are surveying each guide dog program in the 
> country asking how many active teams from your program are currently 
> residing in California. If you could please respond simply by emailing 
> or calling me for a quick discussion, I would greatly appreciate it.
>
> I look forward to working with you.
>
> Thank you for your time,
>
> Brian Skewis
> Executive Officer
> California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
> Email: brian.skewis at dca.ca.gov <mailto:brian.skewis at dca.ca.gov>
>
>
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