[NAGDU] Ohio Guide Dog legislation

[NAGDU President]

Debbie,

	Language requiring documentation has been problematic in Michigan
where a State Attorney refused to prosecute because the blind person refused
to produce documentation based upon ADA. Since documentation is not required
under federal law, it puts a burden on those of us who may travel to Ohio
(as I did last month) and refuse to produce such documentation. It also puts
a burden on those who owner-train. If this is an issue, you may want to cite
the United States Constitution Article v, Clause 3 which is known as the
supremacy clause and clearly asserts that no state may make a law that
conflicts with federal law. Also, your packet may want to include our
resolution which I have attached. Keep up the great work in the Buckeye
state!

Fraternally yours,
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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Subject: [NAGDU] Ohio Guide Dog legislation

Marion,

 

I spoke of "kill"  language in my latest email.  (I'm thinking of a
journalism term).  Sorry, I don't think the Ohio sponsor wants to "kill"
any language, except perhaps the proposal about faking an assistance dog or
pet as a service animal, increased from a class IV to a class II
misdemeanor.  Rather, I think the clarification being sought by the
legislative aide is one about what to do if a business demands
identification.  The aide has clarified questions with Marianne.  So I know
we'll come to a decision on Monday evening the 21st because Marianne says
we're attempting to satisfy deadlines in the Ohio House.

 

Best,

 

Debbie Baker

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