[Oagdu] Fwd: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS

Thu Feb 19 14:14:59 UTC 2015

Good morning all:

Two thoughts crossed my mind when I read the proposed AZ law.  First, it represents a sad state of affairs for guide dog users as well as legitimate service dog users.  However, my gut instinct tells me that all of the fakers surrounding, "service dogs" are largely responsible for this kind of legislation even being proposed.  I'm probably in the minority here, but I've never liked the idea that all of these different categories of, "service dogs" piggyback on laws and legislative acts originally designed to cover our guide dogs.  Please understand that I'm not against properly trained service animals and their equivalently trained human who can and are willing to produce valid documentation as required.  There are plenty of, "service dog" users who couldn't meet the above mentioned requirement and frequently these are the same people who will cry discrimination...

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From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Megan Schief via Oagdu
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:57 PM
To: Aleeha Dudley; Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
Subject: Re: [Oagdu] Fwd: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS

>Aleeha That is so unbelievable in this day and age.
It is so backwards, I am appalled. I can't believe this. it is criminal.

We are lucky here. Let's hope this doesn't get passed.
Megan and MS. P.

 Just to show how great we have it hereâ€¦ Take a look at this horrendous
> proposal. I am enraged, o say the lest.
> Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Dog Dallas Vice President, Ohio 
> Association of Guide Dog Users Vice President, Ohio Association of 
> Blind Students Both proud divisions of the National Federation of the 
> Blind of Ohio
> Email: blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com <mailto:blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create 
> obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life 
> you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: February 18, 2015 at 7:06:36 PM EST
>> Subject: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 
>> AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE 
>> SERVICE ANIMALS
>> From: Ginger Kutsch via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Reply-To: Ginger Kutsch <Ginger at ky2d.com>, "NAGDU Mailing List, the 
>> National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> From: Larry Wanger <larry at azsilc.org>
>> Date: February 18, 2015 at 1:16:14 PM MST
>> Subject: URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT 
>> CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS
>>
>> The following information is provided in order to share information 
>> regarding legislation pending in the Arizona House of Representatives 
>> that will impact the rights of persons with disabilities.
>>
>>
>>
>> Legislation that will significantly impact the rights of persons with 
>> disabilities who utilize the assistance of a service animal will be 
>> heard in the House Government and higher Education Committee at 
>> 9:00am tomorrow, Thursday February 19 in House hearing Room 1. This 
>> legislation is an amendment to HB2179 and will make significant 
>> changes to current state statutes regarding the rights of individuals 
>> with service animals
>> including:
>>
>>
>>
>> Â·         Requiring that individuals who use service animals obtain a
>> permit from the Arizona Department of health Services in order to 
>> take their service animal in to a public place and that such permit 
>> be renewed on a regular basis.
>>
>> Â·         As part of the permit process, an individual will be required
>> to apply to the Department of Health Services and provide 
>> documentation from a medical professional certifying the applicant has a disability.
>>
>> Â·         Requiring that a service animal wear a vest, also issued by
>> the Department of Health Services at all times when in a public place.
>> This vest will display permit information.
>>
>> Â·         Allows restaurants to block access for persons with service
>> animals in order to meet local and or state health code regulations.
>>
>> Â·         Requires the Department of Health services to develop a sign
>> for restaurants to display indicating that service animals are not 
>> permitted and that a separate sign for other public businesses not 
>> serving food be created that indicates service animals are allowed.
>>
>> Â·         Requires the Department of Health Services to petition the
>> United States Department of Justice requesting that the Americans 
>> with Disabilities Act be updated to comply with state law.
>>
>>
>>
>> Additionally, the following language is included at the end of the
>> amendment:
>>
>>
>>
>> The legislature finds that the Americans with disabilities act of 
>> 1990 may endanger the health and safety of the public, place an undue 
>> burden on businesses and others and conflict with state and local health codes.
>> State and local health codes shall supersede the Americans with 
>> disabilities act of
>>
>> 1990."
>>
>>
>>
>> I have attached the full text of the amendment to HB2179 for your 
>> review.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Larry Wanger, Executive Director
>>
>> Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
>>
>> 5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 214
>>
>> Phoenix, AZ. 85034
>>
>> 602-262-2900 (Voice/TTY)
>>
>> 602-271-4100 (Fax)
>>
>> larry at azsilc.org
>>
>> www.azsilc.org
>> <http://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30489975/www.azsilc.org?p=eyJzIjo
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