DRA’s resident Seeing Eye dog shares tips for interacting with service animals during COVID-19
Hello Humans! This is Boomer, the resident Seeing Eye dog here at Disability Rights Arkansas! Like most of you, social distancing is affecting my regular work routine. So, I have decided this is the perfect time for me to try my “paw” at blog writing. As a guide dog, I am responsible for keeping my […]
What are “reasonable accommodations” in housing?
Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) set out laws that require housing providers to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. A reasonable accommodation is defined by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as “a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service that may be […]
FIRST PERSON: My name is Mollie…and I am blind. Ask me anything!
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grx5nfOvFyk[/embedyt] In case you haven’t heard, October is “Meet the Blind” Month. Although I’m not crazy about the name, I like the idea. So, here goes! My name is Mollie, and I am blind. Many people are not aware that blindness exists on a spectrum. This means that people who are blind can have […]
A service animal walks into a bar…
A service animal walks into a bar…accompanied by an individual with a disability. The manager says the bar does not allow pets. After explaining the animal is a service animal, the manager asks to see documentation proving that the animal is a service animal. There are many misconceptions regarding service animals and emotional support/therapy animals. […]
FIRST PERSON: Ordinary acts, performed with the help of an extraordinary dog
As a person who is blind, I face many challenges in my everyday life. Over time, I’ve learned ways to adapt and accommodate in order to accomplish the many demands life places on a busy, working wife and mother. Quite honestly, the greatest challenge I face with my vision loss is mobility. The simple act […]