[NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 166, Issue 17

[Melissa Allman]

I have reviewed the legislation and I too agree with Julie‘s point that this applies to people whose disabilities are not readily apparent. As I stated earlier back in this thread
. Melissa Allman
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> On Jan 26, 2019, at 5:08 PM, Julie Johnson via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Peter,
> 1.  What exactly would be the limitation in the bill proposal to us, and 
> other real service dog users?
> Nothing that I can discern.  If your disability is readily apparent no 
> paperwork will be needed.  If your disability is not  noticeable, then some 
> sort of documentation can be asked for.  This documentation has to come from 
> a health care provider licensed in the state who actually carries on with 
> providing health care to people, not simply handing out papers for a fee. 
> This seems to me to be fair and will eliminate purchasing credentials for 
> your dog on the internet.
> 
> 2.  Whom exactly should we write to there in the legislature - if we are not 
> from that state - so that we can help to provide input?
> This is completely my opinion, but I think input should come from Nebraska 
> residents. If you are planning a move and will be a resident, feel free to 
> contact your Senator's office.  BTW we have a unicameral legislature here 
> and everyone is referred to as a Senator.
> 
> 3.  Two or three talking points that we can all tap into would facilitate 
> mass input from many of us around the country.
> No idea here.  Really I think the bill as proposed is okay.  This is a 
> housing issue, so if paperwork is needed, it would be a single time, not a 
> reoccurring event, so not a burden to the disabled person.  also it would be 
> only to the landlord/rental agency so no disability information would be put 
> on display for public consumption or comment.
> 
> There are issues that we, as a society, need to address.  The confusion with 
> terminology is a big one.  However we need to get our ducks in a row on that 
> one before approaching lawmakers because it will only end in a bigger mess 
> if we don't have a very clear plan and many, many disability organizations 
> working together.
> 
> Julie
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