*Businesses and other covered entities cannot charge a separate fee, deposit, or surcharge for a service animal, even if a pet deposit is required.
*The owner of the service animal is responsible for its care and supervision, including feeding, grooming, walking, etc. The owner should make arrangements for these responsibilities to be met when the owner cannot perform them, if necessary (e.g., during an extended stay in a hospital or prison Environment).
*Service animals in training are not covered under the ADA . However, individual states may have laws about service animals in training. Check with your State ADA Coordinator.
*Taxicabs must accept service animals. No surcharge or fees are allowed.
*Local police have no authority to enforce the ADA .
The Department of Anesthesia at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston , Massachusetts is currently seeking adults 18-70 to participate in a 31-week study to evaluate drugs as a treatment for specific types of pain as a result of SCI. The study involves 5 or 6 hospital visits. Patients will receive up to $1600 upon completion of the study.
For more information, contact Kate Jenkins at 617-525-PAIN (7246), or email Paintrials@partners.org.
FOR SALE !!!!***
*1985 Komfort Koach van;v-8 engine; power fold-up wheelchair lift; power window and door locks; wheelchair safety strap/hooks; almost new tires; AC/front and rear vents; cruise control; AM/FM radio, tape deck, CB radio; game table and window shades; trailer hitch; $135,000 mi.; good cond.; $2750.00 (502) 425-0314.
*RoHo High Profile 16x16 cushions; $160; 589-6620.
*Ford 1997 Econoline Van; 100,140 mi; $16,000. Hunter Green-gray; new tires & brakes; "loaded"; call 270-786-4547; ask for Dale.
*Cookbooks for Sale : Recipes compiled by Chapter members; $10:00. Call David @ 589-6620.
*Video tapes for sale . Various topics related to spinal cord injuries. Call David Allgood or Buddy Lawson.
***If assistance is needed to pay for any of the above items, contact Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation at for information on loans at 5% interest to qualified candidates.
