Service Animals in Stadium Seating

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National Association of Guide dog Users Inc.
National Federation of the Blind
Hotline: 888-624-3841 (888-NAGDU411)
Info@NAGDU.ORG
http://www.nagdu.org

Guide Dog Users Group launches Innovative Mobile App

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Guide Dog Users Group launches Innovative Mobile App

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PROTESTS DISCRIMINATION BY STATE SECURITY CONTRACTOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Marion Gwizdala, President

National Association of Guide dog Users

National Federation of the Blind

813-626-2789

President@NAGDU.ORG

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PROTESTS DISCRIMINATION BY STATE SECURITY CONTRACTOR

Advocates rally for access for those with disabilities

Principal Tried to Bar Blind Counselor’s Guide Dog, Complaint Says

By Katie Honan on October 16, 2014 7:29am

Consumer Alert: Service animal Scam

Posted: Apr 28, 2015 8:06 PM EDT

By Danielle Serino

Posted by 19 Action News Digital Team

http://www.19actionnews.com/story/28924510/consumer-alert-service-dog-scam

“Service Dog Scam” causing concern among disability advocates (Source: WOIO)

MORE ABOUT BRINGING OUR ANIMALS TO THE ZOO

The National Association of Guide dog Users (NAGDU), with the support of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), has applied for a grant from the Institute of Museums & Library Services (IMLS) to create a program to educate zoos about the importance of desensitizing their collections to the presence of service animals in order to allow greater access to their facilities by guide and other service dog users.

Hearing Officer confirms Lyft is Acts as Taxi company

The National Federation of the Blind is currently suing Uber for discrimination because they have denied or interfered with blind people who use guide dogs in the access of their services. Uber contends they are not a transportation company; rather, they assert, they are a technology company. Here is a decision by the Hillsborough County (Tampa, Fla.) concerning another ride-sharing service similar to Uber.

Marion Gwizdala, President

TAMPA HEARING OFFICER CALLS LYFT A TAXI COMPANY

The National Federation of the Blind has filed a lawsuit against Uber alleging discrimination for failing to transport blind people accompanied by their guide dogs. Uber asserts they are not a transportation provider; rather, they are a technology company. here is a story about the decision of a Hillsborough County (Tampa, Fla.) hearing officer who found that Lyft, a ride-sharing company similar to Uber, is a taxi company.

Marion Gwizdala, President

National Association of Guide dog Users

Lyft plans to appeal Hillsborough ruling

With the ongoing litigation of the National Federation of the Blind alleging discrimination by Uber, another ride-sharing company, we are keeping our eye on this issue with Lyft. Uber and Lyft contend they are not transportation companies and, as such, not covered entities subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ruling by a Hillsborough County (Tampa, Fla.) hearing officer that they are acting as a taxi company subject to the rules of the county’s Public Transportation Comission (PTC) contradicts this assertion. Here is the latest on this issue.