so, in a previous post i mentioned that leon and i were unwelcome at a korean restaurant, house of tofu soup. i did get in touch with pads regarding this incident and i was optimistic that there was something they, or i, could do to advise the restaurant (and others like it) that these assistance dogs are allowed to be in their establishments. unfortunately, i was wrong. like it or not, these restaurants do have the right to ask service dogs in-training to leave the premises. pads also indicated to me that this is a growing problem, as more and more people are just plain ignorant and intolerant of people with disabilities and don't want to accommodate them.
i spent a day searching the internet this week trying to find the rules/bylaws regarding animals in restaurants, but after several unsuccessful hours, i gave up. i was trying to narrow it down to the city of burnaby, so i could take the bylaws to the restaurant and point it in their face :P i did find some information on the US department of justice website that was very informative, but it wouldn't exactly apply to me :(
in my year-long volunteer work at pads, i am very proud to say that i have educated many of my family members, friends and co-workers about the work pads does. two co-workers are actually trying to find ways to get their kids involved as well! this is just a small step towards helping people with disabilities gain their independence and mobility.
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