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What Are The Best Service Dog Breeds For Seniors?
Many seniors find Service Dogs helpful in maintaining their independence while dealing with mobility challenges. Fortunately, Service Dogs are able to travel with their owners wherever they go. In order to certify your dog as a service dog, you will need to train the animal to provide a task to help with your disability. Although […]
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Service Dog Rights
1. Service Dogs have special public access rights under federal law Service dog owners have special rights under both federal and state laws. The Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the “ADA,” is the primary federal law protecting owners of service dogs in all 50 states. Under the ADA, service dog owners have the […]
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Steps for Veterans to Get a Service Dog
Unfortunately, many veterans suffer from a variety of disabilities after returning to civilian life. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has reported that approximately 30% of veterans experience symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from experiencing war and/or assault. Other veterans may have sustained an injury during their time in the military, or experience vision or […]
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Landlord Rights for Emotional Support Animals
If you’re a landlord, you may have noticed the use of Emotional Support Animals (ESA) has become common as more mental health professionals write ESA letters to help their clients. As a landlord or property owner, you might ask yourself, what does that mean for me and for my rental units that have “no pets” […]
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Emotional Support Animals in the Workplace in California
California expanded the definition of support animal in 2016 and removed training requirements. California law is more expansive than federal law when it comes to the rights that disabled employees have to bring ESAs into the workplace. That protection increased when the Department of Fair Employment and Housing regulations were amended effective April 1, 2016 […]
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Service Dog Letter For Landlords: Why You Don’t Need One
Service Dogs and Their Rights Service dogs have numerous rights under federal laws. These laws allow service dog owners to be accompanied by their assistance animal in public locations, during travel, and in their residences. To qualify for a service dog, a person must have a qualifying physical or mental health disability that requires the […]
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