[nagdu] Service animal confusion causes conflicts

[Sheila Leigland]

hi, Marion I totally agree with you on this one. /do what the law says 
and nothing that could hinder someone else because of not having 
certification from an established school./
On 7/10/2013 12:11 PM, National Association of Guide Dog Users wrote:
> Bibi,
> 	Though it is each individual's prerogative to have their service
> animal wear some identifying gear, coat,  and/or identification, the
> statement by this law enforcement official that it is good to do so is based
> upon one person's assertion who does not use a service animal. The question
> I would ask of this person is "good for whom"? Such identifying garments and
> I.D.'s may help one person avoid issues, but it may - and will likely -
> cause another to experience them without necessity. I know some believe we
> should be willing to present identification, but the law does not require it
> and, by doing so, gives the impression to entities that all should. Those
> who train their own service dogs have just as much a right to full and equal
> access as those who receive dogs from established programs; however,
> owner-trainers will not have such identification. If more people submit to
> the expectations of the ignorant staff of entities, we will create a pattern
> that will result in the very discrimination the law is meant to prohibit.
> 	I would like to urge everyone to avoid presenting identification
> and/or the use of identifying garments so as to not further confuse the
> already confused. When asked, reply with what we are legally required to
> say: "I am disabled; this is my service dog!" When asked for identification,
> advise the entity you are not required to present it and be on your way! If
> you choose to educate further, that is your choice and, frankly, would be
> mine! However, if you choose to not be interfered with, that, too is your
> choice! Happy trails!
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
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> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Criminal Justice
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 1:48 PM
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>
> Hi, all,
> I guess I have another good reason why for making sure Odie always wears his
> orange vest with his patches and have a card in his zipper pocket,
> specifying his duties as a working partner.
> I also have a tag on his collar that says medical alert service dog.
> Of course, everyone may have their own opinions on Odie and I as a team, but
> I figure as long as he can still do his job, that is what counts.
> If he starts to get more tired out, then Odie will let me know it's time to
> hang it up for good.
> Best,
> Bibi and son Odie
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