Canadian Federation of the Blind Deplores Human Rights Tribunal Incompetence on Disability Issues

British Columbia, Canada , December 2, 2015 (Newswire.com) - “Taxi drivers use phony dog allergy claims to deny service to people who use guide dogs. Unbelievably the BC Human Rights Tribunal has bought into this sham,” said Mary Ellen Gabias, President of Canadian Federation of the Blind.  

Evidence shows no driver allergies exist in any of the published British Columbia human rights cases.  Blind people and their trusted guides now have no remedy when drivers discriminate against them.  The Human Rights Tribunal is ignoring the facts and destroying guide dog owners' access rights on a taxi driver's.

Blind citizens will challenge this notion and will be making an important announcement on Thursday, December 3, on the International Day for People with Disabilities.

Please come and meet our guide dog owners and their companions this Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. outside the Ministry of Justice, 1001 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia and learn the news that will change lives.  

About the Canadian Federation of the Blind

The Canadian Federation of the Blind is an organization of blind people committed to the equality and empowerment of blind Canadians.  Through advocacy, public education and mentoring, members promote a positive perspective on blindness, together gain confidence and skills and work to change what it means to be blind.  For more information, please contact us.
 

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, P.O Box 8007,Victoria, British Columbia Canada V8W 3R7. Phone direct at (250) 598-7154 or 1-800-619-8789 or email [email protected]