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  1. After Service Dog Denied, NJ Health Network Must Ensure Employees Follow ADA Law: Feds

    After Service Dog Denied, NJ Health Network Must Ensure Employees Follow ADA Law: Feds

    Hackensack Meridian Health "is taking steps to ensure that all of (their) employees are properly trained" in federal disability law after a patient's service dog was barred from entry, the hospital network said. (Shutterstock) NEW JERSEY — Hackensack Meridian Health has agreed to resolve...
    • Abhean
    • News story
    • ada doctor service animal service dog
    • Category: In The News
  2. Doctor's Letters for Service Dogs (United States)

    Doctor's Letters for Service Dogs (United States)

    This is one of the most argued subjects within the service dog world, that of if a service dog team is required to have a note from their licensed medical professional to have their service dog. Please remember that I am presenting this from the US, so there are other countries where this...
  3. Abhean

    Outside Article TikTok Video Shows Woman Being Asked To Remove Service Dog From Doctor’s Appointment

    Service dogs help people with disabilities navigate the world confidently and comfortably. Indeed, having a service dog may help them gain independence and confidence. It is important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Although someone may not appear disabled, a service animal...
  4. Service Dogs, the FHA, and Doctors Notes

    Service Dogs, the FHA, and Doctors Notes

    I was sort of surprised when a firestorm erupted at one of the service dog pages I help with, and all over the need for a doctor's note. A few lone voices yelling about the ADA guidelines of not having to have any documentation for the service dog against a multitude of followers pointing out...
    • Brian Jones
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • article doctor fha letter note requirements
    • Category: FHA
  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. 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...
  7. Service dog letter templates

    Service dog letter templates

    There are a few different reasons someone in the US might ask for a "service dog letter" from their healthcare provider—a letter supporting their (planned) use of service dog. Each reason has different requirements for what's in the letter. We'll cover the requirements for a general letter, a...
  8. ADA Network Revelations

    ADA Network Revelations

    I decided to put in a call to the ADA Network the other day for some questions I have about some of my assumptions about service dog law. This was kicked off due to so many arguments about 2 different subjects. I guess I do need to point out that the ADA Network is not part of the Department of...
    • Abhean
    • Blog entry
    • 2 min read
    • ada network blog doctor note protection
    • Category: Service Animals
  9. Abhean

    Outside Article ESA Doctor Under Investigation

    I received this email from one of the advocacy groups I follow (Advocates for Service Animal Partners). All I can say is, it is about time! Can not wait to see how this plays out here in Florida! ESA Doctor Under Investigation! Advocates for Service Animal Partners has been listening to the...
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