[NAGDU] Vacation rentals

Wed May 3 20:47:27 UTC 2017

Marianne,

	It's good to hear the owner is doing the right thing! 

Best wishes!

Marion

Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789
President at NAGDU.ORG

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characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Vacation rentals

I appreciate that and I would usually do that but we are staying on a small
island in Lake Erie and most of the options were taken. The owner said my
dog is welcome even though it isn't listed for pets. I just wanted to know
the options. I am celebrating one of my 0 birthdays with my family so I
wasn't going to fight this issue this time. It has all worked out though.

On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 9:07 AM, Janice Toothman via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

>
> Marianne,
>
> When I and my guide dog stay at the beach with my family, we rental an
> entire house for the week.  Because as Marion said, it is own by someone,
> not living their at the time, we choose house that indicate "pet friendly"
> homes.  Even though my guide dog is not a pet. However, in this case, the
> owner has stated there willingness to accept applicants with animals to
> their house.  It can limit your options.  It is better than calling each
> house directly and stating you have a guide dog wondering what they will
> say and if they say "yes" over the phone.  Will they change their mind
once
> you arrive at the property.  Just my thoughts.
>
> Janice and waiting for my next guide dog
>
> On 5/3/2017 8:45 AM, Marianne Denning via NAGDU wrote:
>
>> Thatb is what I thought but thanks for the clarification. It is good to
>> know these things since people are staying a lot of places other than
>> hotels.
>>
>> On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 4:12 PM, NAGDU President via NAGDU <
>> nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Marianne,
>>>
>>>          According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, covered
>>> entities
>>> include "an inn, hotel, motel, or other place of lodging, except for an
>>> establishment located within a building that contains not more than five
>>> rooms for rent or hire and that is actually occupied by the proprietor
of
>>> such establishment as the residence of such proprietor". (42 USC
>>> 12181(7)(A)) Therefore, even if the the building had only one room for
>>> rent
>>> or hire - and it does not necessarily state it must be a sleeping room -
>>> if
>>> the proprietor does not actually reside in the building, it is a covered
>>> entity. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
ask.
>>>
>>> Fraternally yours,
>>>
>>> Marion Gwizdala, President
>>> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
>>> National Federation of the Blind
>>> (813) 626-2789
>>> President at NAGDU.ORG
>>>
>>>
>>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
>>> expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind
>>> people
>>> and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what
>>> holds
>>> you back.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne
>>> Denning
>>> via NAGDU
>>> Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 3:47 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Cc: Marianne Denning
>>> Subject: [NAGDU] Vacation rentals
>>>
>>> We plan to rent a vacation home. It is a single family dwelling and the
>>> owners do not live on the property. Someone other than the owner manages
>>> the
>>> property. Can I take my guide dog with me to this rental property
>>> according
>>> to the ADA?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>>> (513) 607-6053
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053
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