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  1. Charlotte man accuses CMPD and Optimist Hall of discrimination after incident with service dog

    Service Dog Charlotte man accuses CMPD and Optimist Hall of discrimination after incident with service dog

    Author: Julie Kay Published: 10:45 PM EST February 6, 2025 Updated: 7:11 AM EST February 7, 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Posh may seem like any other small poodle, but to Benjamin Bowman, she's much more. "Posh reminds me to take my medication," Bowman said. "Anxiety, severe depression, and ADHD...
  2. Abhean

    Outside Article Service dog helps boy with rare genetic disorder achieve ‘unbelievable’ progress

    Abhean has published a news story: Service dog helps boy with rare genetic disorder achieve ‘unbelievable’ progress. New York mother shares how her son, 4, and his golden retriever are a ‘match made in heaven’ Read the full story here...
  3. Abhean

    Service Animal Vaccinations: A Requirement or Not?

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Service Animal Vaccinations: A Requirement or Not?. Please add to the discussion here.
  4. Governor signs law expanding use of therapy dogs in court

    Therapy Dog News Governor signs law expanding use of therapy dogs in court

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A bill expanding the use of therapy dogs in Michigan courtrooms has been signed into law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill Monday, records show. It’s expected to take effect in the coming months. The bill was first passed by the Michigan Senate in June 2023...
  5. Abhean

    What Is An Emotional Support Animal?

    An emotional support animal (ESA) is an animal that provides support to individuals with a mental health or psychiatric disability. Emotional support animals are not required to be trained. Any animal that provides support, comfort, or aid, to an individual through companionship, unconditional...
  6. Abhean

    Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog. Please add to the discussion here.
  7. Connecticut Service Dog Law

    Connecticut Service Dog Law

    Title 13b. Transportation. Chapter 244C. Transportation Network Company Vehicles § 13b-119. Transportation network company driver requirements. Adoption of policies re drugs and alcohol and illness and fatigue. Operation as transportation network company driver without authority; penalty...
  8. Arkansas Service Dog in Training

    Arkansas Service Dog in Training

    § 20-14-308. Guide dog, signal dog and/or service dog access (a) An individual with visual, hearing, or other physical disabilities and his or her guide, signal, or service dog or a dog trainer in the act of training a guide, signal, or service dog shall not be denied admittance to or refused...
  9. Arkansas Service Dog laws

    Arkansas Service Dog laws

    Title 20. Public Health and Welfare. Subtitle 2. Health and Safety (Chapters 6 to 44). Chapter 14. Disabled Persons. Subchapter 3. Rights Generally § 20-14-301 . Public policy § 20-14-302 . Unlawful activities; penalties § 20-14-303 . Rights and privileges § 20-14-304 . Right to be...
  10. Arizona Service Dog in Training Law

    Arizona Service Dog in Training Law

    A. Any person or entity that operates a public place shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities who use service animals if the work or tasks performed by the service animal are directly related to the individual's disability. Work or tasks include assisting individuals who are...
  11. Arizona Service Dog Law  11-1024

    Arizona Service Dog Law 11-1024

    11-1024. Service animals; rights of individuals with disabilities; violation; classification; fraudulent misrepresentation; civil penalty; definitions A. Any person or entity that operates a public place shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities who use service animals if the...
  12. Abhean

    Outside Article Petition Opposing Uber/Lyft

    Abhean has published a news story: Petition Opposing Uber/Lyft - Self-Identification for Service Animal Handlers Read the full story here...
  13. Abhean

    Getting a service dog at 30 almost ruined my marriage. Then, it saved it.

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Getting a service dog at 30 almost ruined my marriage. Then, it saved it.. Please add to the discussion here.
  14. Service Dog in Training

    Service Dog in Training

    (m) An animal in training to work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability shall enjoy the same protections as a fully trained service animal when accompanied by either an individual with a disability or a trainer and is actively training. The requirements applicable to service...
  15. Alaska Admin. Code § 30.610

    Alaska Admin. Code § 30.610

    (a) A public accommodation shall modify policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a service or alert animal by an individual with a disability. (b) An individual with a disability shall be permitted to be accompanied by a service or alert animal in all areas of a place of public...
  16. Service Dog in Training

    Service Dog in Training

    (b)(1) A service animal in training that is a dog shall wear a harness, collar, leash, cape, or backpack that identifies in writing that the dog is a service animal in training. (2) Other service animals in training shall be identifiable by written identification as a service animal in...
  17. Service Animals in Alabama Housing

    Service Animals in Alabama Housing

    It's against the law in Alabama to discriminate against anyone with a physical disability in leased or purchased housing accommodations. You must be allowed full and equal access to all housing facilities. But Alabama's law on service animals in housing applies only to guide dogs that assist...
  18. Alabama Rules for Having Your Service Animal in Public

    Alabama Rules for Having Your Service Animal in Public

    Under the ADA, a public accommodation can't ask you questions about your disability or demand to see certification or other proof of your animal's training or status. If what your service animal does isn't apparent, the establishment can ask you only two questions: Is the animal a service...
  19. Which Public Accommodations Must Allow Service Animals in Alabama

    Which Public Accommodations Must Allow Service Animals in Alabama

    Both Alabama law and the ADA require all public accommodations to allow you to have your service animal with you. But each law defines public accommodation somewhat differently. Under the ADA, the definition of public accommodations is very broad. It includes: hotels and other lodging...
  20. Emotional Support Animals Under Alabama Law

    Emotional Support Animals Under Alabama Law

    Neither the ADA nor Alabama's service animal law covers emotional support animals (ESAs). Emotional support animals provide a sense of safety, companionship, or comfort to those with emotional or psychiatric disabilities or conditions. Unlike psychiatric service dogs, ESAs aren't individually...
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