[Nfbf-l] ADA card feel free to copy and print

[Jody W. Ianuzzi]

Americans with Disabilities Act

If you are an employee or owner of any business open to the public
including, but not limited to, restaurants, hotels, taxis, shuttles, stores,
medical facilities, theaters, parks, health clubs, or zoos and you are being
given this card, you have probably violated the Federal Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA) and the civil rights of the card-holder.  Violators
of the ADA can be required to pay money damages and penalties. For more
information about the rights of persons with disabilities service animals,
please contact:
US Dept. of Justice
1 800-514-0301

What is a Service Animal?

A service animal is any animal individually trained to perform tasks for a
person with a disability (PWD) such as  to guide a person who is blind,
alert a person who is deaf, pull a wheelchair or pick up dropped items,
alert or protect a person with seizures or provide balance and mobility
assistance, among other tasks.  A service animal is not a pet.

* A PWD mat be asked what task the service animal performs but may not
be asked for special certifications or ID Cards for the animal and may not
be asked about his disability

* A PWD may not be charged additional fees to accommodate to be
accompanied by a service animal.

* A PWD accompanied by a service animal must be admitted and may no be
isolated, segregated or treated less favorably than other patrons.