Outside Article Guide dog discrimination by Uber and Lyft impacts ride accessibility

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Guide dog discrimination by Uber and Lyft impacts ride accessibility - The National Federation of the Blind aims to end discriminatory ride denials and cancellations against guide-dog owners.

The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination including within transportation. However, Uber and Lyft are failing to protect their blind customers with guide dogs.

The National Federation of the Blind held a Rideshare Rally in San Francisco on Oct. 15, demanding the two ride-share services end their discriminatory ride denials and cancellations against guide dog handlers. They previously filed a lawsuit against...

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