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

Thu Feb 19 15:56:09 UTC 2015

Where can I read this law  that we are discussing? Like Deanna, I cannot find the actual text of the amendment.

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> On Feb 19, 2015, at 10:54 AM, Megan Schief via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> it could refer to service dogs. We need to be clear. Many service dogs are
> trained by non pros.
> People here try to call their dogs Therapy dogs. So I think we need to
> look further into this.
> Me and the dog.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> Aren't distinctions drawn between Dog Guides and service dogs.  My
>> interpretation of the law is that it places restrictions on mere service
>> dogs.  Rather than Dog Guides.  I don't think the enacting of the law
>> would restrict the use of Dog Guides any more than exists now prior to the
>> passing of the law.
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>  From: Deanna Lewis via Oagdu
>>  To: Aleeha Dudley ; Ohio Association of GuideDog Users List
>>  Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 9:45 AM
>>  Subject: Re: [Oagdu] Fwd: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE
>> ALERT;HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONSWHO
>> USE SERVICE ANIMALS
>> 
>> 
>>  Hi all,
>> 
>>  Am I missing the attachment with the actual wording of this amendment?
>> When I clicked on the link at the bottom, it took me to their main page.
>> 
>>  Either way, this is crazy, and I hope that it does not pass, as it could
>> be a major set-back for guide and legitimate service dog users
>> throughout the country.
>> 
>>  I hope that the NFB and ACB of Arizona will be fighting this.
>> 
>>  Wow.
>> 
>>  Deanna and Pascal
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aleeha Dudley
>> via Oagdu
>>  Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:23 PM
>>  To: Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
>>  Subject: [Oagdu] Fwd: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT;
>> HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE
>> SERVICE ANIMALS
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  Just to show how great we have it here… 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
>> 
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>>  “The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” -
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>> 
>>  Begin forwarded message:
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>> 
>>  To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
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>>  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:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  ·         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.
>> 
>>  ·         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.
>> 
>>  ·         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.
>> 
>>  ·         Allows restaurants to block access for persons with service
>> animals in order to meet local and or state health code regulations.
>> 
>>  ·         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.
>> 
>>  ·         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=eyJzIjoiNl9oWXVMRk1USTRqTVlVSm45X0FFRDE5ZXcwIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDQ4OTk3NSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvd3d3LmF6c2lsYy5vcmdcIixcImlkXCI6XCI3Mjc5ZDIwMDZhMmE0YzYyOGY4OTJhMWM3NGQ3NmJmMFwiLFwidXJsX2lkc1wiOltcIjRlMzlhYjU3YTkzZmNiMzczY2JkMDI4ZGFhZmRiODBhZWYxMWI2ZGJcIl19In0>
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