If the facts are accurate (that they separated her from her service dog), they are going to lose that lawsuit too. While they can require the dog wear PPE (same as the student), they cannot seperate the dog from it's handler. That instructor needs to be fired, if they did. Anyone so ignorant (not just of the law itself, but of the process of checking with disability services before doing such a thing) has no business teaching anyone, anything.
What they did is illegal because O'Hara is protected under the ADA law that says that they can't separate the dog from her handler because it damages the relationship that the dog has with the handler. ADA law trumps state health codes.
She is right. It's against the disability act. Too many are ignorant and need to be educated. I know, I am disabled and have been treated poorly myself but like her I advocate now and I speak up. I am sharing this clip.
It’s disappointing for the schools to separate someone who has a disability. I noticed today that there was a service dog in my study hall and it says on the Adat site that as long as the dog meets the ADA requirements it’s okay for that person to have a service dog at all times. Shame on everyone who separated her from her service dog!
This is ridiculous!!! I have a service dog that I take into lab with me. I always put goggles on him. He even has his own lab jacket. If my school did this I’d be so mad!!!!
My college allows SD in a lab, they even offer to help get the appropriate PPE (goggles, and coat.) the boots need to be brought yourself though. The only place they aren’t allowed is the working commercial kitchen. Which follows ADA, SDs are not allowed in commercial kitchens (sterile environment code) which makes sense, but I’m not a culinary major anyway lol. I hope she got her justice and the college learned from their mistakes and made it up to her.
It's unbelievable sometimes I mean my school at least offered to pay for protective equipment for my dog so if I ever needed to take a class with a lab my needs were still being met or they offered for me to take it virtually if I wasn't comfortable with my dog around the chemicals which I think the same thing should've been offered to her no one should be treated like that Isabella if you're reading this I'm truly sorry we as part of the handler community support you and as far as them referring to it as a health issue isn't it also a healthy issue if she bumps into a table and gets chemicals spilled on her because she physically can't see where she's going without her dog isn't that a health issue
To the school faculty in this video: You discriminated against your blind student by keeping her away from her seeing-eye dog. In fact, you should be fired and replaced by people who can help people with disabilities including those with service animals.
Service dogs are allowed any where the general public is. There are only two places a service dog is not allowed - an OR and a restaurant kitchen. I live in a small town and am the only one with a service dog. I have had issues, but considering he is the only service dog in town I just try to educate; however this is unacceptable
This is just ridiculous and illegal! People with disabilities need to be treated like anybody else wants to be treated. We aren’t “less than.” I’m legally blind and about to receive my first guide dog! I hope I don’t have to face a whole lot of discrimination, but I’m ready for my future with my new guide dog! We don’t bring our service dogs for fun, they are considered medical equipment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, federal law. For example: A wheelchair. It doesn’t mean that these dogs are perfect, they make mistakes like everybody. We NEED our dogs to navigate our environments safely. If we don’t even have a cane, we can’t move in space. They are a piece or extension of our own selves. It’s discrimination towards the disabled person. That’s what’s frustrating! We aren’t the “bad person” in the room. We don’t want to deal with discrimination either. Service Dogs need to be respected for who they are and what they do. They CAN’T be treated as a dog in public spaces, because they have a job or tasks to preform to mitigate their person’s disability. It’s important for people to know what the laws are and educate themselves on this topic.
Yeah well that's a real service dog and she's blind she needs her dog this is what the law was made for not just someone saying service dog this is a real reason for a dog not just a made up things so the dog bite improve everywhere legally
The ADA has been law for decades and it is waaay past time admins and instructors knew and observed the law. Their denial is pathetic next to the pic of that poor dog next to biological waste.
What about the person who is in the classroom or a restaurant that has a severe allergy to dogs? There has to be a way to modify the rules so everyone can learn or eat or whatever without issues
From my understanding they would move the person with the allergies as far away from the dog as possible if they're not severely allergic and if they are severely allergic they would work with administration to possibly move the person to a different class again this is all from doing research back in the day but I believe whoever schedule is more flexible than they would just move that person but no they can't out right say that you can't come in to any place due to allergies they have to accommodate both of you if I go into a store they were just let me know hey that person point them out to me is allergic although for me it's a little bit different because my dog is hypoallergenic and I would keep my distance respectfully until I check out but no they cannot kick you out or tell you you have to leave or that the dog has to leave that's only an aggressive situations in that situation they would ask the aggressive dog to leave regardless if the person is claiming it's a service animal that is the only reason they claim safety as an excuse
According to the ADA they must accommodate both people. This usually means seating them far away from each other or scheduling class at different times.
@@linegallagher3776 i believe this is correct This Has never happened to me as a service dog handler but I did ask because I run a disability advocacy group within my school so I wanted to have an answer in case anybody else get a service dog would ask me and that is what my school replied they would do if this ever happened As you are correct the ADA says you must accommodate both And I’m pretty sure if they have to switch classes they go off one who s schedule makes it easier to possibly transfer or they go off if anybody has like scholarship or financial aid regulations that say they cannot risk losing classes by transferring or trying to and failing
Someone else's allergies r not a valid reason to deny someone else their legal rights. No one is forcing the person with the allergies to touch the dog. In fact u r not supposed to touch the service dog, u r supposed to give them space.
Separation of a service dog from the handler, as well as segregation of the handler and service dog is against the law.
If the facts are accurate (that they separated her from her service dog), they are going to lose that lawsuit too. While they can require the dog wear PPE (same as the student), they cannot seperate the dog from it's handler. That instructor needs to be fired, if they did. Anyone so ignorant (not just of the law itself, but of the process of checking with disability services before doing such a thing) has no business teaching anyone, anything.
What they did is illegal because O'Hara is protected under the ADA law that says that they can't separate the dog from her handler because it damages the relationship that the dog has with the handler. ADA law trumps state health codes.
school should been heavly fined over this and other who been treated same way should have also sued the school
She is right. It's against the disability act. Too many are ignorant and need to be educated. I know, I am disabled and have been treated poorly myself but like her I advocate now and I speak up. I am sharing this clip.
I’ve been my own advocate since 13
This school should be made an example of, they’ve clearly not cared to fix their issues. Glad she is brave enough to stand for the law.🐾
It’s disappointing for the schools to separate someone who has a disability. I noticed today that there was a service dog in my study hall and it says on the Adat site that as long as the dog meets the ADA requirements it’s okay for that person to have a service dog at all times. Shame on everyone who separated her from her service dog!
It's even more dangerous for a blind girl to attend lab without her guide dog.
This is ridiculous!!! I have a service dog that I take into lab with me. I always put goggles on him. He even has his own lab jacket. If my school did this I’d be so mad!!!!
Aww just imagining your pup in a lab coat and goggles brings a huge smile to my face.
That’s adorable ☺️
My college allows SD in a lab, they even offer to help get the appropriate PPE (goggles, and coat.) the boots need to be brought yourself though. The only place they aren’t allowed is the working commercial kitchen. Which follows ADA, SDs are not allowed in commercial kitchens (sterile environment code) which makes sense, but I’m not a culinary major anyway lol. I hope she got her justice and the college learned from their mistakes and made it up to her.
It's unbelievable sometimes I mean my school at least offered to pay for protective equipment for my dog so if I ever needed to take a class with a lab my needs were still being met or they offered for me to take it virtually if I wasn't comfortable with my dog around the chemicals which I think the same thing should've been offered to her no one should be treated like that Isabella if you're reading this I'm truly sorry we as part of the handler community support you and as far as them referring to it as a health issue isn't it also a healthy issue if she bumps into a table and gets chemicals spilled on her because she physically can't see where she's going without her dog isn't that a health issue
All schools business etc need to be provided with copies of the law regarding service animals and the penalties for violations of the law
God Bless Isabella and her sweet service dog! College should lose its accreditation !!!!!!
To the school faculty in this video: You discriminated against your blind student by keeping her away from her seeing-eye dog. In fact, you should be fired and replaced by people who can help people with disabilities including those with service animals.
Rest in Peace O'hara forever in our hearts.
Service dogs are allowed any where the general public is. There are only two places a service dog is not allowed - an OR and a restaurant kitchen. I live in a small town and am the only one with a service dog. I have had issues, but considering he is the only service dog in town I just try to educate; however this is unacceptable
I'm so sorry.
This is just ridiculous and illegal! People with disabilities need to be treated like anybody else wants to be treated. We aren’t “less than.” I’m legally blind and about to receive my first guide dog! I hope I don’t have to face a whole lot of discrimination, but I’m ready for my future with my new guide dog! We don’t bring our service dogs for fun, they are considered medical equipment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, federal law. For example: A wheelchair. It doesn’t mean that these dogs are perfect, they make mistakes like everybody. We NEED our dogs to navigate our environments safely. If we don’t even have a cane, we can’t move in space. They are a piece or extension of our own selves. It’s discrimination towards the disabled person. That’s what’s frustrating! We aren’t the “bad person” in the room. We don’t want to deal with discrimination either. Service Dogs need to be respected for who they are and what they do. They CAN’T be treated as a dog in public spaces, because they have a job or tasks to preform to mitigate their person’s disability. It’s important for people to know what the laws are and educate themselves on this topic.
That’s messed up!
Aww that’s so cruel and cold, I hope she and her dog are ok ❤
Yeah well that's a real service dog and she's blind she needs her dog this is what the law was made for not just someone saying service dog this is a real reason for a dog not just a made up things so the dog bite improve everywhere legally
Heavens yes she is right. Geez, wish the ADA were well known and followed. I've had police called on us.
Curry needs to be cancelled and any funding funding cut off.
So many Americans are so dumb on their own basic laws. So disgusting. Respect to All Service Animals. CrankyGranny Western Australia
The ADA has been law for decades and it is waaay past time admins and instructors knew and observed the law. Their denial is pathetic next to the pic of that poor dog next to biological waste.
Service dog school
Never any updates.
Did she win?
You cannot seperate service animals from people in any situation people period
What about the person who is in the classroom or a restaurant that has a severe allergy to dogs? There has to be a way to modify the rules so everyone can learn or eat or whatever without issues
From my understanding they would move the person with the allergies as far away from the dog as possible if they're not severely allergic and if they are severely allergic they would work with administration to possibly move the person to a different class again this is all from doing research back in the day but I believe whoever schedule is more flexible than they would just move that person but no they can't out right say that you can't come in to any place due to allergies they have to accommodate both of you if I go into a store they were just let me know hey that person point them out to me is allergic although for me it's a little bit different because my dog is hypoallergenic and I would keep my distance respectfully until I check out but no they cannot kick you out or tell you you have to leave or that the dog has to leave that's only an aggressive situations in that situation they would ask the aggressive dog to leave regardless if the person is claiming it's a service animal that is the only reason they claim safety as an excuse
According to the ADA they must accommodate both people. This usually means seating them far away from each other or scheduling class at different times.
@@linegallagher3776 i believe this is correct This Has never happened to me as a service dog handler but I did ask because I run a disability advocacy group within my school so I wanted to have an answer in case anybody else get a service dog would ask me and that is what my school replied they would do if this ever happened As you are correct the ADA says you must accommodate both And I’m pretty sure if they have to switch classes they go off one who s schedule makes it easier to possibly transfer or they go off if anybody has like scholarship or financial aid regulations that say they cannot risk losing classes by transferring or trying to and failing
In regards to who should switch if needed to make it fair
Someone else's allergies r not a valid reason to deny someone else their legal rights.
No one is forcing the person with the allergies to touch the dog.
In fact u r not supposed to touch the service dog, u r supposed to give them space.
school broke the law
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