[NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 166, Issue 17

[Jenine Stanley]

I too am in agreement with Julie. The point about a letter being asked for from those whose disabilities are not apparent is something that can be done but doesn’t necessarily have to be done. It all depends on how credible the staff thinks the renter is. the part I do like is the provision about where the letters must come from and the credentials of the health services provider. 

> On Jan 26, 2019, at 8:28 PM, Melissa Allman via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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