[Oagdu] Saw this on the news.

Tue Jul 28 14:17:59 UTC 2015

I'm actually kind of proud of the fact that the process and procedure that I helped draft as one of the architects and designers, actually was put into place and worked effectively.  Rats are also considered service animals but I wouldn't want them in a grocery store. ADA rightfully defines what a service animal is.

I might be on my cell but I will be on the call.

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> On Jul 28, 2015, at 10:14 AM, Marianne Denning via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is true and that is why we are working to change the law.  The
> law currently uses the term "assistance animal" rather than "service
> animal"  State law will always trump federal law unless the state law
> is more restrictive. Please join us on the call this Friday to get
> this law ready for submitting to the Ohio state legislature.  I have
> read Ohio law and ADA so much that I am sick of hearing these terms
> right now.  (smile)
> 
>> On 7/28/15, Aleeha Dudley via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Here’s the thing. Right now, under Ohio law, assistance animals, emotional
>> support animals, are allowed in public places, due to the language in the
>> law. While I am not saying that Kroger is incorrect, I am saying that there
>> is a loophole in the law.
>>> On Jul 28, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Deanna Lewis via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Good morning,
>>> 
>>> This was on the News last night and I thought you all may find it
>>> interesting. My comments are at the bottom, following the article.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> MAINEVILLE, Ohio -- A woman with a registered service bird was asked to
>>> leave a Kroger store this past weekend -- and the moment was caught on
>>> video.
>>> 
>>> The bird, a registered service animal named Cooper, has been in the store
>>> before with no problem, GeeGee Jackson said.
>>> 
>>> Jackson, who is known as "the bird lady" around Maineville and South
>>> Lebanon, said a store employee asked her to leave the Kroger on SR 48 in
>>> Maineville Sunday. She said the manager told her the bird wasn't allowed.
>>> She said she needs the bird with her to help her cope with depression and
>>> anxiety. The bird, a cockatoo, is a nationally registered service animal.
>>> 
>>> Cooper travels everywhere with Jackson, mostly around town, often
>>> traveling by moped. In public, she puts a diaper on the bird to prevent
>>> any messes and keeps him on a leash, she said.
>>> 
>>> Jackson said she's shopped in the same store with her bird in the past
>>> with permission from employees.
>>> 
>>> Kimbery Hibbler was shopping on Sunday and shot video of the incident.
>>> 
>>> "I felt horrible for her," Hibbler said. "I felt like something needed to
>>> be done."
>>> 
>>> A Kroger spokesperson told WCPO store officials do not have to let the
>>> bird inside under federal law.
>>> 
>>> The spokesperson said Kroger follows the Americans with Disabilities Act's
>>> regulations on service animals. According to the ADA, only dogs can be
>>> service animals. Cooper the bird is registered but is technically an
>>> emotional support animal.
>>> 
>>> But Jackson said Kroger's policy is not fair and she wants the company to
>>> reconsider.
>>> 
>>> "Not everybody can have a service dog," she said. "There are other animals
>>> out there that can do the same thing a dog does."
>>> 
>>> My comments: I say, way to go Kroger for following the ADA regulations!
>>> Although, they should have mentioned that miniature horses are also
>>> covered under the ADA.
>>> Speaking of the ADA, I participated in a 25th Anniversary ADA celebration
>>> yesterday. I wrote a poem and won first place, I had the honor of reading
>>> my poem in front of everyone at the event. I would say there were 150
>>> people at least. I also was interviewed by the news and had my poem
>>> published in the Cincinnati Enquirer. It was a very good event, and I met
>>> with some people and did get to pass out a few Oagdu cards.
>>> 
>>> Deanna
>>> 
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> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
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