[Ohio-talk] Service Animal Seminar

[Barbara Pierce]

Below is a message I just received. It says that the seminar is July 21, but
the registration cut-off date makes it clear that it is actually August 21.

 

National Association of Guide Dog Users
National Federation of the Blind
 
July 21, 2011
 
Teleseminar: Service Animals in Places of Public Accommodation
 
            What are the rights and responsibilities of service animal users
in places of public accommodation? Are there circumstances under which a
business is allowed to refuse access to an individual accompanied by a
service animal? What is the best way to resolve issues that arise because of
the choice to use a service animal? What remedies are available to those who
feel their civil rights have been violated? These questions and many more
will be answered in an upcoming special teleseminar.
 
            The National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU), a strong
and proud division of the National Federation of the Blind, will host
"Service Animals in Places of public Accommodation" on Sunday, August 21,
2011 at 8:00 pm eastern  Daylight Time (7:00 pm Central; 6:00 pm Mountain;
and 5:00 pm Pacific). This teleseminar is absolutely free; however
reservations are required. Participation is limited and is on a first come
first served basis.
 
Who Should Attend?
            This teleseminar is designed to teach service animal users how
to best protect their rights and empower them to be effective
self-advocates. It is also meant to help owners and operators of public
accommodations understand their rights and responsibilities under the law.
The goal of this workshop is to encourage proactive solutions to the
challenges faced by service animal users through effective education and
accurate information. In order to reserve your space in this teleseminar,
please send your name, city & state, and your email address by Thursday,
August18, 2011 to 
 
Info at NAGDU.ORG
 
We would like to know if you are a service animal user or represent a public
accommodation. If you represent a public accommodation, what type of public
accommodation do you represent? This information will help us better plan
the content of the teleseminar. An email confirmation with the call-in
number and access codes will be sent to you. Those without email access or
who would like more information may call 813-626-2789.
 
Please note: This conference will be recorded. Participation in the
conference implies an agreement to and authorization for such recording in
compliance with state and federal laws. The information provided during this
teleseminar is intended as informal guidance only and should not be
construed as legal advice. The call-in telephone number is not toll-free;
the National Association of Guide Dog Users, the National Federation of the
Blind, or any of its affiliates, divisions, or chapters will not be
responsible for any telephone charges or fees that may be incurred as the
result of participation in this seminar. For more information about the
National Association of Guide Dog Users, the National Federation of the
Blind, or to locate a Chapter in your area, you may visit the following
websites:
 
National Association of Guide Dog Users
HTTP://NAGDU.ORG <http://nagdu.org/> 


 

Barbara Pierce

Braille Monitor

237 Oak Street

Oberlin, OH 44074

Phone/fax: 440-775-2216

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