[nfbwatlk] [nagdu] Concerns arise over Uber's accessibility forpersons withdisabilities

[Debby Phillips]

Hi Arielle, well, in this case, the guy didn't claim an allergy, 
it was based on his religious beliefs, he said.  As I understand 
it , if a driver does have allergies, and it can be medically 
proven, then the company is supposed to provide another driver.  
At least that is how it works with cab companies.

Now, for several years, ow had allergies to dog, mold, dust 
mites, a bunch of other stuff.  I had to take meds.  But 
generally if someone is allergic, the reaction gradually happens, 
and once the offending allergen is gone, it clears up.

In airplanes, they are supposed to accommodate both people by 
having the person with the allergy move a bunch of rows away.  I 
have ridden buses with people with allergies, and as ow was 
sitting toward the front, they would move to the back.  And 
statistically, most people with allergies to dogs or cats can 
handle being around them for a short period of time.  When I was 
getting my allergy shots, ow went to the allergy clinic.  I 
always had my dog with me.  But they said that it wasn't a 
problem, because I wasn't there that long, their floors were 
tile, no carpeting, and generally most people can handle short 
exposure to dogs, and they could do mitigating things, like have 
the person with the allergy sit far away from me, and of course, 
not touch the dog.  Hope this helps.    Debby