[NAGDU] Registering Guide Dog at Work

[Michael Forzano]

Thanks Mike. Thankfully they aren't trying to deny me the
accommodation of bringing my dog. TO give a bit more background on how
this came about, there are certain floors that are access restricted
through revolving turnstyles that a dog can't fit through (they move
much too fast). I requested access to the regular doors and am now
being asked to fill out these forms. The policy does restrict dogs
from going to meeting rooms and common areas but notes that
accommodations will be given to service animals.

I agree this might not be a battle worth fighting but I'm just not
sure. Honestly I'd probably just fill out the form and try to push for
change afterwords, if not for the process being inaccessible. I have
to print out a PDF, sign it, scan it and email it back. An
inaccessible process to get access to an inaccessible area of the
building. That bothers me.

Mike

On 1/2/18, Michael Hingson <mike at michaelhingson.com> wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Having your guide dog at work is by any standard a "reasonable
> accommodation" under the ADA. Your dog is not a pet.
>
> At the same time I suggest that you pick your battles. Is there anything
> objectionable about your employer's "pet policy"? One thing I can think of
> is that any policy you might sign should not refer to your dog as a pet. In
> general I agree that you should not be required to sign anything because
> your dog is not a pet, but part of you and necessary for you to do your
> job.
> You need to decide if discretion is the better part of valor.
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
>
> Michael Hingson
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Cc: Michael Forzano <michaeldforzano at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NAGDU] Registering Guide Dog at Work
>
> Hi All,
>
> My employer is dog friendly, and has a registration process for pet dogs
> where you are required to agree to their pet policy and provide up to date
> vaccinations. I have not registered my guide but have run into a situation
> where I am now being asked to register her "just in case anything should
> ever happen". Does anyone know if an employer is allowed to require this?
> I'd rather not do this if it's not required.
> Any tips on how I might handle this would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
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