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  1. Abhean

    Resource HUD / ADA Joint Statement 2020 2020

    Subject: Assessing a Person's Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act Purpose: This notice explains certain obligations of housing providers under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) with respect to animals that individuals with disabilities may request as...
  2. Service Dogs and Federal Buildings (US)

    Service Dogs and Federal Buildings (US)

    This is one of the most misunderstood subjects in the service dog community. Even I was mistaken about it, as years ago the Veterans Administration refused to allow psychiatric services dogs in their facilities while the Americans with Disabilities Act stated that service dogs did have access to...
    • Brian Jones
    • Article
    • 2 min read
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    • Category: Service Animals
  3. Abhean

    Outside Article All Dogs Go To Heaven, But Only Service Dogs Protected By ADA Law

    At home, three-year-old Kernel looks and acts like your typical lab. “He’s beautiful,” owner Zac Fox said. “He’s a gorgeous-looking dog.” But with one cue, you can see this K-9 is special. “If my heart rate goes up or he sees I’m struggling, he’s taught to interrupt certain things. He’s...
  4. Abhean

    ADA Cards

    Ordered my own ADA cards a while back and after some shipping problems with Vista, I finally got them and wanted to share them here. Have you made your own? Lets see them! :cool:
    • Abhean
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    • Forum: Service Dogs
  5. Service Dogs and Doctors Letters (US)

    Service Dogs and Doctors Letters (US)

    One of the most asked questions I see when asking about what is needed for Service Dogs as far as paperwork is concerned. The answer is mixed depending on what the person is referring to. There are also what I refer to as best practices. American Disability Act (ADA) The ADA gives us the basic...
    • Brian Jones
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • ada article best court doctor eeoc fha note practice required
    • Category: Service Animals
  6. Psychiatric Hospitalizations and Service Dogs

    Psychiatric Hospitalizations and Service Dogs

    Inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations can be frightening and stressful. For Service Dog teams, inpatient admissions are often more of a struggle. The complications of having dogs on a locked unit focused solely on safety and security are innumerable. However, they're far from insurmountable...
    • Brian Jones
    • Article
    • 22 min read
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    • Category: Service Animals
  7. Abhean

    Guidance on Documenting an Individual's Need for Assistance Animals in Housing 2023-06-15

    Guidance on Documenting an Individual's Need for Assistance Animals in Housing This section provides best practices for documenting an individual's need for assistance animals in housing. It offers a summary of information that a housing provider may need to know from a health care...
  8. Abhean

    Outside Article Failure to Tie Request for Service Dog to Job Functions Dooms ADA Claim

    This is a follow-up from the Union Pacific case. You can read more about it at Union Pacific Beats Conductor's Appeal Over Service Dog at Work A recent court decision confirms the complexity of evaluating employee accommodation requests involving service dogs under the Americans with...
  9. The VA and the ADA

    The VA and the ADA

    After having a little argument with the mods of another social media site about this subject I thought it was time to put virtual pen to paper. In short, Government agencies are not subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, they do follow the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section...
    • Brian Jones
    • Article
    • 2 min read
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    • Category: ADA
  10. The Infamous “Doctors Letter” and Service Dogs

    The Infamous “Doctors Letter” and Service Dogs

    I really cannot believe how often I hear service dog handlers say that they do not need a letter from their medical provider. Most of the time this is based on the handler's frame of mind when saying so. So, I am going to try to put this subject in perspective as the answer can be seen from...
  11. Service Animals, Small Business, and Other Public Accommodations

    Service Animals, Small Business, and Other Public Accommodations

    What law about services animals applies to my business? Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits private businesses, regardless of size, who provide goods or services from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. These private businesses include...
    • Brian Jones
    • Article
    • 7 min read
    • ada article buisness
    • Category: ADA
  12. Abhean

    ADA: Service Animal Misconceptions 1.0

    Service Animal Misconceptions What are some common misconceptions about service animals? A service animal must wear a vest. Some individuals with a disability with service animals may have their animals wear vests as a way of communication with the public, but it isn't required. In fact...
  13. Abhean

    ADA Knowledge Translation Center Legal Brief No. 4 2022-10-03

    Introduction Although the use of assistance animals is not a new phenomenon, use has increased since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990.[1] The ADA statute does not specifically address the rights of individuals with disabilities to bring their animals to programs or...
  14. Abhean

    ADA Legal Brief: Service Animals and Individuals With Disabilities 2022-09-30

    Introduction Although the use of assistance animals is not a new phenomenon, use has increased since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990.[1](link is external) The ADA statute does not specifically address the rights of individuals with disabilities to bring their...
  15. Abhean

    ADA Service Dog FAQ 2022-09-30

    Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA Many people with disabilities use a service animal in order to fully participate in every- day life. Dogs can be trained to perform many important tasks to assist people with disabilities, such as providing stability for a person who...
  16. Abhean

    ADA Guide to Disability Law 2022-09-30

    This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. To find out more about how these laws may apply to you, contact the agencies and organizations listed below.
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