[Oagdu] Ohio service animal legislation

Marianne Denning marianne at denningweb.com
Wed Aug 26 11:42:53 UTC 2015


I have attached it here.

On 8/25/15, Marion Gwizdala via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Marianne,
>
> 	Unfortunately, I have not had the chance to look at the proposed
> legislation; however, the ADA uses the term "handler", as some service dogs
> have a handler that is different from the disabled person/user. Also, since
> I have not seen what is being proposed, would you please send it to us
> again
> so I can have a shot at it, too? Thanks a bunch!
>
> Marion
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning
> via Oagdu
> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:45 AM
> To: Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
> Cc: Marianne Denning
> Subject: [Oagdu] Ohio service animal legislation
>
> Good morning people and pooches. Barbara Pearce has looked at our proposed
> legislation and had one major suggestion for change.  Some of the wording
> uses the term "owner" but since many service animal schools do not grant
> ownership upon graduation, she recommends we change the term to "user" or
> "handler."  Please provide your thoughts on this change in wording.  This
> is
> not a discussion on ownership but a discussion on changing the wording as
> we
> go forward.
>
> --
> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
>
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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053
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