UNITED STATES SENATE
                                WASHINGTON, DC 20510-1901
                                        June 17, 1992
Ms. Ann Colgrove
Director of Legislative Affairs
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20570
Dear Ms. Colgrove:

        Enclosed please find a copy of a letter from a constituent,
Ms. XX of Portland, Maine, regarding the exclusion of
certain disabled persons from laws that permit use of animals to
assist the handicapped. As you can see, Ms. XX is concerned
that disabled individuals who are not blind or hearing impaired,
but nevertheless require assistance of trained animals for
essential care, would not be permitted access to restaurants,
housing and common carriers. I would appreciate receiving your
comments on Ms. XX concerns.
        I appreciate your help with this matter.
        With best wishes, I am
                                Sincerely,
                                William S. Cohen
                                United States Senator
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Enclosure
01-01410