Adelaide deafblind woman and her assistance dog refused service at CBD restaurant
5 years, 11 months ago

Adelaide deafblind woman and her assistance dog refused service at CBD restaurant

ABC  

Blind and vision-impaired advocates are calling for a nationalised penalty system for businesses that refuse entry to guide dogs and their owners. Key points: Ellen Fraser-Barbour and her guide dog were refused service at an Adelaide restaurant The Royal Society of the Blind says it receives similar complaints at least once a month Ms Fraser-Barbour wants SA Police to be able to give on-the-spot fines to businesses Adelaide resident Ellen Fraser-Barbour, who is deafblind, and her friends were refused service on Sunday night at Vietnamese restaurant Little NNQ, in Adelaide's CBD, because of her guide dog. Restaurant's 'mistake' causes owners 'much embarrassment' In Australia, it is illegal to deny entry — or a service — to a guide dog and their user. RSB guide dog service manager Lindy Hennekam said it received a complaint at least once a month from clients who had been refused entry, or a service, because of their guide dog. Ms Fraser-Barbour has called for SA Police to be given similar powers that are available in New South Wales to give on-the-spot fines to businesses that refuse a guide dog user.

Australia Restaurant Service South Dog Guide South Australia Refused Guide Dogs Entry Her Guide Dog Rsb Nnq  dog  fraserbarbour  australia  service  entry  refused  cbd  woman  adelaide  deafblind  guide  south  assistance  fines  restaurant

History of this topic

Assistance dogs working in regional South Australia to guide children with severe autism
2 years, 1 month ago

Assistance dogs working in regional South Australia to guide children with severe autism

ABC  

People are being urged to let assistance dogs do their jobs without distraction as they are introduced to regional South Australia to guide non-verbal autistic children. Key points: Assistance dogs are being used in SA's regions, including at Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula It has prompted a reminder for people not to distract a working assistance dog Guide Dogs Australia …

Airports and airlines on notice after people with disability speak out about humiliating treatment
2 years, 7 months ago

Airports and airlines on notice after people with disability speak out about humiliating treatment

ABC  

More people with disability have come forward, describing "dehumanising" treatment at airports across the country, after Australia's former disability discrimination commissioner spoke out about his recent experience at Adelaide Airport. Key points: Akii Ngo described their recent experience as "horrible" and "dehumanising" It follows comments from former disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes Mr Innes's recent experience in Adelaide has prompted …

Victorian business owner launches petition for dogs to be allowed in cafes
3 years, 4 months ago

Victorian business owner launches petition for dogs to be allowed in cafes

ABC  

They are man's best friend so should dogs be allowed in Australian cafes and restaurants? Key points: A regional Victorian cafe owner has launched a petition for dogs to be allowed in Australian cafes The petition has received 300 signatures to date In Australia, dogs aren't allowed inside cafes and restaurants, with the exception of assistance dogs For Jo Lowes, …

Legally blind woman Rachael Leahcar denied Uber ride in Adelaide because of her guide dog
5 years, 10 months ago

Legally blind woman Rachael Leahcar denied Uber ride in Adelaide because of her guide dog

ABC  

Ride-sharing service Uber has come under fire this week after claims a driver refused service to a legally blind woman and her guide dog during one of the busiest weekends in Adelaide. Key points: Rachael Leahcar said she 'burst into tears' when she was refused entry to an Uber She has called out the incident to help educate those in …

Discover Related