[Oagdu] Fwd: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONSWHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS
Chris Tolle
tollebooth at gmail.com
Thu Feb 19 16:58:55 UTC 2015
I know I missed something, can you help me find the actual text of the amendment/law that we are talking about?
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 19, 2015, at 11:19 AM, Marianne Denning via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Service animals covers dog guides. Therapy dogs are in a separate
> category and are not included in the term "service animals." A
> service animal is a dog who provides a service like guiding a blind
> person, helping a person in a wheelchair... This is according to the
> ADA. Many people train their own dogs and this is allowed under ADA.
>
> I think people in all states have a legitimate concern because so many
> people are claiming they have a service animal. I don't agree with
> how AZ is handling the problem but it is a discussion we need to have.
>
>> On 2/19/15, 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
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> “The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.â€
>>> -
>>> Arabian proverb
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> · 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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