[NAGDU] Let's Discuss a Real Advocacy Case

[NAGDU President]

Dear All,

 

                As members of the National Association of Guide Dog Users,
we are often asked to weigh in on advocacy issues that have a real effect on
individual's ability to live the life they want. The recent issue with Delta
Airlines is a demonstration of why the National Federation of the Blind
chose to charter the National Association of Guide Dog Users to act as an
authoritative, representative voice of the nation's guide dog users. 

 

                I recently had the opportunity to help another member who
needed immediate assistance. This member lives in Baltimore County, Maryland
and uses a miniature guide horse. Baltimore County has a zoning ordinance
that prohibits anyone with less than 2 acres to keep a horse. An animal
control officer was at this person's home to investigate a complaint that
the individual was keeping a horse on their property of less than 2 acres.
The animal control officer was advised that the horse was a service animal
but the officer was unsure of what, if any, bearing this had on the issue.
If you were asked to comment on this issue, what would be your guidance.
Please take the time to research this question and provide source citations
for your position.

 

Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala

 

Marion Gwizdala, President

National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)

National Federation of the Blind

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