[NAGDU] Our rights under the ADA

[Wayne And Harley]

Hi Mike,Your friend is incorrect. Religious beliefs and customs held by an individual that is driving a public conveyance, which includes Uber drivers, does not give the individual the right to violate Federal law and violate the Civil rights of a disabled Service Dog Owner. Being of a certain faith, any faith, is not considered as a disability. Please note, however, religious institutions, Churches, Temples, Synagogues, and Mosques are exempt from the provisions of the ADA. Individualso aren't.The Service Animal FAQ's released by the U.S.D.O.J. in 2015 cover the dog allergy issue.


Yours, Very Sincerely And Respectfully,

Wayne M. Scace 

-------- Original message --------
From: Michael Forzano via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
Date: 11/29/2016  19:59  (GMT-06:00) 
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Michael Forzano <michaeldforzano at gmail.com> 
Subject: [NAGDU] Our rights under the ADA 

Hi All,

I got into a debate with a friend recently about our rights under the
ADA related to Uber drivers who claim they can't transport guide dogs
for religious reasons, or because they are allergic to dogs. His
argument was that both of our rights are protected, so he couldn't
understand why our rights would be more important. In the case of
religious reasons, he argued that those drivers would not have a
choice since their religion dictates they cannot have contact with a
dog, whereas we as blind people have a choice of whether or not to
travel with a dog.

I'm pretty sure that this isn't the case, but can't find a source and
I do see the logic in his argument. Does anyone know when/how it was
decided that these aren't valid reasons to deny a service animal?

Thanks,
Mike

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