Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: RE: the service animal discussion

[Sharon Villines (sharon]

>> So why would raising a question be condemnable--especially when
>> it's an attempt to find the balance between accommodating the health
>> needs of the allergic with the help needs of the blind?
> 
> I think that's a great point. I consider severe allergies to be a
> disability. What makes one disability more important than the other?

I've been unable to use the commonhouse on occasions when the filters
haven't been changed and my allergies are very mild. I'm sure those who are
allergic to animals, would also not be able to  use the commonhouse.

But as I said, service animals are more disciplined. Ours is picked up for a
bath frequently (every week?). And she does not jump on furniture and stays
off rugs. Thus the dander issue is apparently moot because there have been
no problems.

Sharon
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Sharon Villines
Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
http://www.takomavillage.org


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