[nfb-talk] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policydoesnot discriminate

[Alicia Richards]

As usual, John, you are only trying to cause trouble by distorting something 
that is quite clear.  The Iowa center did not refuse entry to Miss Doman, 
nor does any NFB center refuse entry to a student with a guide dog.  That, 
of course, would be illegal.  But, if a guide dog user does choose to go to 
Iowa's program, they must accept that they will not be allowed to use their 
dog during their center classes. This does not apply to a student's off 
hours time, where they may use their dog as much as they like.  Therefore, 
Iowa has broken no rule of law.  If Miss Doman, or any other potential 
student does not like the policies of a certain program, then they should 
not attend that program.  Just as, if a student does not like the curriculum 
or policies of a college, they should not attend that particular college, 
but rather find one that will better meet their needs.  As I'm sure you will 
twist my message in order to invent a rebuttal, I will say no more.

Alicia