[NAGDU] Have a question

[NAGDU President]

Ricky,

	You ask a very good question. According to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the pool is a place of public accommodation. Covered
entities must modify their policies, practices, and procedures to allow
individuals accompanied by service animals the same access as others. This
means that, even though there may be a "No Petss" policy, they are required
by law to modify this policy so as to provide you the same access. Since the
modification of policies, practices, and procedures are required by law and
they cannot refuse or limit your access, there is no need to give any sort
of advance notice. You are not required to ask permission, or provide any
sort of documentation that your dog is a service dog. Your dog is not
allowed to go into the pool, though, as health department regulations
prohibit this and the implementing regulations of the ADA would likely
consider this a direct threat.

	Individuals differ on whether or not it is wise to take your dog to
a pool area. Since it is your choice, I would say that, as long as your dog
is comfortable, has shade, if needed, go ahead and take it. I have taken my
dog to pools - both public and complex areas - and they have always been
okay. Please let us know how your pup fares!
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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-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ricky Joe Cook
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Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 10:13 PM
To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: rickyjoecook at comcast.net
Subject: [NAGDU] Have a question

Hi all, I have a legal question that I need help with. I live in a 55 +
community and we have a pool for the community. I wanted to know if I can
bring Darcy with me to the pool and put her on tie down while I swim? They
ban pets of course but I wanted to know how I should handle this. I would of
course put her under an umbrella and have something for her to lay on. Or is
it better to get there by cane and leave her home.

Do any of you have experience with anything like this.

If I do decide to take her how would you advice I approach the community
administrator about bringing her. Should I quote from any ADA law?

Thanks,

Ricky Joe Cook & Darcy
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