[Nfbf-l] FW: news story in March access denial by Joe's crab shack

[Marion Gwizdala]

Dear All,
	I echo Sherrill's statements here. If someone is denied access with
their service dog because it poses a direct threat or is out of control and
the owner does not take effective action to correct the behavior, the
establishment is within its rights to deny the individual the right to be
accompanied by their service dog but must allow the individual the right to
enjoy the goods and/or services of the entity without the dog being present.
Not knowing the facts in this case, it would not be prudent to pursue this.
This being said, if someone who we know has good control over their dog
would be willing to visit the establishment and, if denied, is willing to
follow through with a formal complaint with local law enforcement, we would
be supportive of this effort. If there is someone willing to do so, please
get in touch with us and we will offer guidance on how to best pursue this
so that there is objective evidence of discrimination.

Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789
(888) 624-3841 (Hotline)
President at nagdu.org
http://www.nagdu.org

High expectations create unlimited potential for the blind!


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Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 9:05 AM
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Subject: [Nfbf-l] FW: news story in March access denial by Joe's crab shack

Hello all,

 

Here's the link to a story about two guys with their dogs who tried to go to
the Daytona Joe's Crabh Shack back in March. When I googled this, I couldn't
find any story more current than this one.

In this instance, the manager says the dogs  were barking and disturbing
customers. We certainly don't know the facts, but as you probably are aware,
businesses have the right to tell a patron to leave if their dog  is "out of
control".

 

As far as helping others, we are the association of guide dog users. Our job
is to educate and advocate on behalf of those who have chosen to travel with
a guide dog. The proliferation of legitimate service dogs is a good thing
for many people. But we don't have the resources to help everyone who,
truthfully or not, says they were discriminated against when trying to go
into a public place with their dog. As citizens, we all have the right to
protest something we feel is wrong. But as an organization, we have to make
choices, and we are knowledgeable advocates for guide dog users. I hope this
clarifies our position.

The link to the story is below my signature.

Warm regards

Sherrill

  

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/men-say-manager-told-them-no-guide-dogs-
joes-crab-/nWdyy/

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