AltWeeklies Wire
Limited Accessnew
The Americans with Disabilities Act intends to help people. But for some it's a major headache.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
07-13-2012 |
Policy Issues
Insult to Injurynew
Man says he was harassed by Colorado Springs police officers for having his service dog with him.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
06-09-2011 |
Civil Liberties
Service Animals Are a Big Bone of Contention in Grocery Storesnew
Grocery stores are on a short leash when it comes to excluding pets deemed by their human companions to be service animals, because animals are considered service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified for that function by a state or local government.
Willamette Week |
Megan Brescini |
07-08-2009 |
Animal Issues
Chimp Owner Faces Criminal Chargesnew
Arizona Game and Fish officials claim that Kristy Pruett, a severely diabetic woman, illegally imported her "service animal": a chimp named Joey.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
08-26-2008 |
Science
Developmentally Disabled Boy Kicked Out of Cub Scoutsnew
Cub Scout pack leaders wrote to Christopher Lowe-Irby's mother and said her 7-year-old would be barred from meetings and activities "for both his safety and the other children's safety."
Riverfront Times |
Malcolm Gay |
10-26-2004 |
Children & Families
