[NAGDU] [Oagdu] Resolution Regarding Guide Dogs in Air Travel

[Marianne Denning]

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On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 7:27 PM, NAGDU President via OAGDU <oagdu at nfbnet.org
> wrote:

> Dear all,
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>         On July 7, during the annual convention of the National Federation
> of the Blind, the convention passed the following resolution regarding
> service animals in air transportation.
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> Fraternally yours,
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> Marion
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> Resolution 2018-10
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> Regarding Guide Dogs in Air Travel
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> WHEREAS, the National Federation of the Blind is the oldest and largest
> consumer organization of blind people in the United States, and the
> National Association of Guide Dog Users is its special interest division
> consisting of guide dog users and those interested in issues related to the
> use of guide dogs; and
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> WHEREAS, this organization has been working with the airline industry and
> the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop sound,
> specific, and objective policies, practices, procedures, and regulations
> that effectively support the civil rights of airline passengers who use
> trained service animals; and
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> WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently released an
> advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on the Air Carrier Access
> Act (ACAA) concerning the carriage of trained service animals and untrained
> emotional support animals; and
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> WHEREAS, some of the proposed rules concerning service animals are vague
> and open to interpretation that could lead to discriminatory actions, such
> as referring to the safety concerns posed by a large animal; and
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> WHEREAS, the current implementing regulations of the ADA provide effective
> regulations and guidance concerning service animals which, if adopted by
> the DOT, would adequately secure the civil rights of disabled passengers
> accompanied by service animals while ensuring safety to all passengers and
> airline staff; and
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> WHEREAS, the ACAA does not currently provide for a private right of
> action, thus limiting the remedies available to disabled passengers when
> facing discrimination: Now, therefore,
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> BE IT RESOLVED by the National Federation of the Blind in Convention
> assembled this seventh day of July, 2018, in the City of Orlando, Florida,
> that this organization urge all airlines to work with the National
> Federation of the Blind to adopt policies concerning the carriage of
> service animals that respect the dignity of the individual and protect our
> civil rights while ensuring safety for all passengers; and
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> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this organization urge the United States
> Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations that are harmonized
> with the Americans with Disabilities Act and are sufficiently detailed so
> that they are not open to subjective interpretation; and
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> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this organization urge the United States
> Congress to amend the Air Carrier Access Act to include a private right of
> action for violation of this law.
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> Marion Gwizdala, President
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> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
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> National Federation of the Blind
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> (813) 626-2789
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053