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Epileptic woman abused by Uber driver because of service dog
Nina Gellert was verbally abused and refused service by an Uber driver when she tried to get a ride from her Kelburn flat – all because of her well-trained service dog, Val. An epileptic woman says she was verbally abused and refused service by an Uber driver when she tried to get a ride from […]
RTS: ADA DAY, YAY!
ADA DAY, YAY! Today is the 32nd anniversary. Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush? Did you know that not all disabilities are visible? Sure, seeing a cane or wheelchair or other assistive device makes awareness easier, but for some people, […]
Epileptic woman with service dog refused cab ride
A Sherwood Park woman is raising the alarm about her treatment by a local cab company Leanne Hughes, a Summerwood resident, relies on a service dog due to her epilepsy and claims she was recently refused a ride by Sherwood Park Flat Rate due to her dog named Hope. “What they did was said they […]
What Do Service Dogs Do?
Service dogs accompany their owners into public places much alike to medical devices assisting their disabled handlers. Service dogs are most commonly known for their guide work for the blind but can also help with various other disabilities! What is a Service Dog? The U.S. federal law recognizes a service dog as “a dog that […]
Hands off service dogs, please
Daughter suffering with autism and epilepsy regularly inconvenienced by unknowing security guards and over-eager dog lovers Although cute and cuddly, temptation must be resisted when encountering these very serious professionals. More than a pet and bordering on a paramedic, man’s best friend can often be a lifesaver. Medical service dogs are de facto medical professionals […]
