Comments on: Massachusetts Service Dog Banned From High School http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/ The Dogster Community Dog Blog Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:33 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Service Dog Trainer http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-464827 Service Dog Trainer Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:56:37 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-464827 So JEan, what you're saying is that your child's allergies and "inclusion" should take priority over the independence and safety of a disabled child? I hope your kid grows up to be a lot smarter than you are. So JEan, what you’re saying is that your child’s allergies and “inclusion” should take priority over the independence and safety of a disabled child? I hope your kid grows up to be a lot smarter than you are.

]]> By: JEan http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-428677 JEan Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:04:07 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-428677 I get so mad at these people saying that a person with allergies can 'deal' with ONE dog. My daughter is at a school with a therapy dog and she has SEVERE allergies to dogs. I have asked them to keep the dog away from her and now they cannot take the dogs into her classrooms so meaning all the kids know it is because of her and she is excluded. She comes home with severe migraines and conjunctivitis so badly she cannot see because of the allergies. She is on currently 4 preventive allergy/asthma medicines so don't say that an allergy pill will do the trick. I understand someone with a disabilty but also people need to take a step back and realize how severe allergies are. And to Dr. Janet Herrmann you must not be a real Dr. because if you were you would know that with a child their allergies can get worse and everytime my daughter is exposed to a dog the reaction is worse which can cause death especially because this triggers her asthma. You all need to think about the other side before you make comments on something you know obviously nothing about. I get so mad at these people saying that a person with allergies can ‘deal’ with ONE dog. My daughter is at a school with a therapy dog and she has SEVERE allergies to dogs. I have asked them to keep the dog away from her and now they cannot take the dogs into her classrooms so meaning all the kids know it is because of her and she is excluded. She comes home with severe migraines and conjunctivitis so badly she cannot see because of the allergies. She is on currently 4 preventive allergy/asthma medicines so don’t say that an allergy pill will do the trick. I understand someone with a disabilty but also people need to take a step back and realize how severe allergies are. And to Dr. Janet Herrmann you must not be a real Dr. because if you were you would know that with a child their allergies can get worse and everytime my daughter is exposed to a dog the reaction is worse which can cause death especially because this triggers her asthma. You all need to think about the other side before you make comments on something you know obviously nothing about.

]]> By: Labman http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-331247 Labman Mon, 05 May 2008 20:43:26 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-331247 Jenca fails to understand the bonding issue. A service dog and its partner need to be highly bonded for the partner ship to work. It just doesn't work for the dog to be away from its partner half the waking day. I have been highly involved as a volenteer with a dog guide school since 1991 plus other service dog programs. The bonding is highly important. Jenca fails to understand the bonding issue. A service dog and its partner need to be highly bonded for the partner ship to work. It just doesn’t work for the dog to be away from its partner half the waking day.

I have been highly involved as a volenteer with a dog guide school since 1991 plus other service dog programs. The bonding is highly important.

]]> By: will http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-32121 will Fri, 02 Mar 2007 02:19:58 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-32121 I am appalled by the actions of this school Thanks to Newsday for covering this. However, on the forum that is associated with this story. http://www.topix.net/forum/city/east-meadow-ny/TK0N59NED3R8EA3I0/p27#lastPost There are animal activist at this website on the forum. One name Ash from Hawaii, is saying all people who have service dogs should not be allowed to have a driving license. Howevr, these activist are having people agree with them. If anyone has time, please visit this site and let service dog owners express their feelings. This is a local forum and many parents have a voice at this school. I am appalled by the actions of this school Thanks to Newsday for covering this. However, on the forum that is associated with this story.

http://www.topix.net/forum/city/east-meadow-ny/TK0N59NED3R8EA3I0/p27#lastPost

There are animal activist at this website on the forum. One name Ash from Hawaii, is saying all people who have service dogs should not be allowed to have a driving license. Howevr, these activist are having people agree with them. If anyone has time, please visit this site and let service dog owners express their feelings. This is a local forum and many parents have a voice at this school.

]]> By: Dogster For The Love of Dog Blog » Archive » Judge Rules Against Boy and His Service Dog Simba http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-31839 Dogster For The Love of Dog Blog » Archive » Judge Rules Against Boy and His Service Dog Simba Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:15:06 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-31839 [...] Thanks to Newsday.com for this update on Simba and the East Meadow School District. Here is a link to the original blog post on this subject. Judge: Dog Simba must stay out of school BY CARL MACGOWAN AND JOHN VALENTI [...] [...] Thanks to Newsday.com for this update on Simba and the East Meadow School District. Here is a link to the original blog post on this subject. Judge: Dog Simba must stay out of school BY CARL MACGOWAN AND JOHN VALENTI [...]

]]> By: Terri http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-29060 Terri Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:33:04 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-29060 I have posted on several webistes, about the issue of Simba, and have posted the New York state laws as well. It is against the law to prohibit the service dog from schoo, and no, the allergies are considered by state law, not to be considered into weather or not, Simba is allowed in school. I have several friends that are priniciples of schools, both elem. and H. schools. They all say the same thing, and that is the Caves will win, it will take some time tho. All these principles, also have service dogs or therapy dogs in schools. The allergies can be worked out, by shifting those students around to different classes, and simply not touching the dog. Remember, Simba will be working with John, so he is not to be petted. Dillon, who is the Spuer, will be in trouble that is no doubt. Also, many school in New York, who have service dogs in them, are arguing that Clarke is just being difficult about it. There was even a blind teacher in another New York school, that has a guide dog with her, and the dog has been there for the past 14 years. Other students in schools in New York, have also said they do not mind having the service dogs there, just to get over it, even the ones with allergies, say they just stay away and they are fine. Terri I have posted on several webistes, about the issue of Simba, and have posted the New York state laws as well. It is against the law to prohibit the service dog from schoo, and no, the allergies are considered by state law, not to be considered into weather or not, Simba is allowed in school.
I have several friends that are priniciples of schools, both elem. and H. schools. They all say the same thing, and that is the Caves will win, it will take some time tho. All these principles, also have service dogs or therapy dogs in schools. The allergies can be worked out, by shifting those students around to different classes, and simply not touching the dog. Remember, Simba will be working with John, so he is not to be petted. Dillon, who is the Spuer, will be in trouble that is no doubt. Also, many school in New York, who have service dogs in them, are arguing that Clarke is just being difficult about it. There was even a blind teacher in another New York school, that has a guide dog with her, and the dog has been there for the past 14 years. Other students in schools in New York, have also said they do not mind having the service dogs there, just to get over it, even the ones with allergies, say they just stay away and they are fine. Terri

]]> By: Beth http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-28849 Beth Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:35:54 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-28849 Banning a service dog (or any other service animal) is prohibited by law! I am a disabled teen myself - at least I check federal laws. My mother uses a service dog named Misty as well. It doesn't matter how old you are or where you are in the USA - service dogs are allowed in public places by law. Just like my fair school of Chittenango High School, this school is being discriminatory towards disabled kids, that's for sure. Simba should be allowed in school and allergic kids and staff be told to stay their distance Banning a service dog (or any other service animal) is prohibited by law! I am a disabled teen myself – at least I check federal laws. My mother uses a service dog named Misty as well. It doesn’t matter how old you are or where you are in the USA – service dogs are allowed in public places by law. Just like my fair school of Chittenango High School, this school is being discriminatory towards disabled kids, that’s for sure. Simba should be allowed in school and allergic kids and staff be told to stay their distance

]]> By: Deb Morgan http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-24981 Deb Morgan Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:37:01 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-24981 If a person"s allergy is so severe (As is my husband's allergy) merely being near another person who has been in contact with an animal will cause an reaction. Should we ban all pet owners from school as well? The law is simply on the John Cave's side. Arrange the seating accordingly to minimize contact. If a person”s allergy is so severe (As is my husband’s allergy) merely being near another person who has been in contact with an animal will cause an reaction. Should we ban all pet owners from school as well? The law is simply on the John Cave’s side. Arrange the seating accordingly to minimize contact.

]]> By: Charles R. Kaiser http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-21866 Charles R. Kaiser Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:12:11 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-21866 This is a sad story, but it in not taking place in Princeton, NJ! This story comes from Westbury, NY at W. Tresper Clarke High School in the East Meadow Union Free School District. The School Board's stand on the issue can be found <a href="http://www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/news/index.aspx#service-dog" title="School Board's Reply" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>: This is a sad story, but it in not taking place in Princeton, NJ!

This story comes from Westbury, NY at W. Tresper Clarke High School in the East Meadow Union Free School District. The School Board’s stand on the issue can be found HERE:

]]> By: dave http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-20980 dave Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:13:37 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/12/29/massachusetts-service-dog-banned-from-high-school/#comment-20980 the school gave the kid an interpretter, i dont think the dog is needed for classes. especially since he can hear pretty well with his implants. on cnn the kid said he'd recently failed a test because he was too busy puting his attention on the dog to study. of course, as he said this his mother tried desperately to "shush" him. either way, the dog is for "bonding" and alerting the kid to things he might not see or hear. thats all well and good, but useless in a school. if he was blind or suffered from some other disablity that would make getting around difficult without the dog then by all means let him bring it to school. after watching the interview on cnn, it seems like the dog is just a glorified pet. i was glad to hear the story revisitted this morning, where a lawyer said the kids case was most likely not strong enough to win. the school gave the kid an interpretter, i dont think the dog is needed for classes. especially since he can hear pretty well with his implants. on cnn the kid said he’d recently failed a test because he was too busy puting his attention on the dog to study. of course, as he said this his mother tried desperately to “shush” him.

either way, the dog is for “bonding” and alerting the kid to things he might not see or hear. thats all well and good, but useless in a school. if he was blind or suffered from some other disablity that would make getting around difficult without the dog then by all means let him bring it to school.

after watching the interview on cnn, it seems like the dog is just a glorified pet. i was glad to hear the story revisitted this morning, where a lawyer said the kids case was most likely not strong enough to win.

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