Updated as of February 4, 2024. Like guide dog users, users of white canes have the right to use their canes in public places based on federal civil rights laws and state laws. Additionally, many states have specific White Cane Laws that confer additional rights. Maryland also has additional orientation and mobility protections for K-12 […]
Updated as of February 4, 2024. Federal Law – Public Places Maryland Law Public Places In K-12 Schools Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department […]
Updated as of February 4, 2024. Federal Law Maryland Law Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services.
In this entry, we review the legal protections available to Guide Dog users when taking cabs or ride-share services for transportation. Rights in the Law Both federal and state laws provide legal protections for individuals with disabilities when using “public accommodations.” These protections are two-fold: (1) the right to use “reasonable accommodations” and (2) freedom […]
Please join us as investigate the legal right to use guide dogs in public places, and we discuss some advocacy tips when interacting with others in these public places. Foundations of Guide Dog User Rights Guide dog users have the right to take their animals into public places based on federal civil rights laws and […]