[Nfbf-l] Heads up on BJs

[Marita Winston]

Good for you Jody.

Can you tell me where I might obtain an ADA card like the one you mentioned

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From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Beth
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 8:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Heads up on BJs

You should call the store and file a civil complaint.  Your dog is a
guide dog and is not subject to ID at the door.  That's ridiculous.
Beth

On 12/5/08, Jody W. Ianuzzi <jody at thewhitehats.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I had an access issue at BJs today.  I was stopped by an employee at the
> door who asked if Orsa was a service dog. I said yes she was and the
person
> said she couldn't let me in unless I showed her an ID.  I said that I had
an
> ID but I was not required to show it and that by asking for it she was
> vilating the ADA.  she said her manager said she had to ask for an ID.  I
> opened my wallet and I took out an ADA info card and handed it to her.
?The
> first line on the card reads "if you are reading this then you have
probably
> already violated the ADA".  I said that she should read it and then show
it
> to her manager.  I then walked into the store with no further incident.
>
> I don't know if this is BJs new policy or if it was just this one manager
> but I figured I would give everyone a heads up to be prepared.
>
> I am thinking of calling the store tomorrow to make a complaint.
>
> JODY
>
>
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