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  1. Having a Service Animal on Campus: What to Know

    Service Dog Having a Service Animal on Campus: What to Know

    Getty Images Service animals and emotional support animals do not mean the same thing. Key Takeaways: College staff can ask limited questions about your service animal. Service animals must be dogs or, in some cases, miniature horses. Discussing a service animal with a professor in advance is...
    • Abhean
    • News story
    • college emotional support animal esa service dog
    • Category: In The News
  2. Abhean

    Resource Louisiana HB NO. 407 2024-06-25

    At the time of this posting, the governor has not signed it. This bill further defines who can legally write a note for the use of non-service dogs limiting most of the online scammers from writing them, and provides penalties for those that do. You can download the bill from the "download"...
  3. Abhean

    Resource Players Place II Condo. Ass'n v. K.P 2023-11-07

    PLAYERS PLACE II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff-Appellant/ Cross-Respondent, v. K.P. and B.F., Defendants-Respondents/ Cross-Appellants. Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC, attorneys for appellant/cross-respondent (David J. Byrne, on the briefs). Freidel & Kramer, PC, attorneys for...
    • Abhean
    • Resource
    • appeal court court case esa place players weight
    • Category: Case Law
  4. Can A Landlord Deny An Emotional Support Animal: The Legal Rights For ESAs

    Can A Landlord Deny An Emotional Support Animal: The Legal Rights For ESAs

    Emotional support animals (ESAs) play a vital role in providing comfort and stability for individuals dealing with emotional or mental health challenges. However, navigating the rights and responsibilities surrounding these animals in rental properties can be complex. This article delves into...
  5. Abhean

    Outside Article NJ’s Top Court To Weigh Whether 70-pound Service Dog Too Heavy For Condo Complex

    Chris Nesi New Jersey's highest court is about to tackle its ruffest case yet — involving an emotional-support dog deemed too heavy to live in his owners' condo complex. The Camden housing site says it has a bone to pick with the pooch's owners because the facility is only supposed to allow...
  6. Service Dogs and Apartments (US)

    Service Dogs and Apartments (US)

    Lately, I have seen a lot of people posting or asking about what is allowed and isn't when dealing with landlords and rental management. When talking about rental properties we must focus on the Fair Housing Act or the FHA. The Americans Disability Act gives us basic guidelines for service...
    • Brian Jones
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • accommdations article emotional support animal esa fha rentals service dog
    • Category: FHA
  7. Abhean

    Outside Article Veteran Claims Discrimination After Emotional Support Dog Was Kicked Out of Disney World

    Posted on March 12, 2023 by Jess Colopy Walt Disney built Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort to welcome, inspire, and delight Guests of all ages. To Walt, Disneyland Park was the perfect place for kids and their parents to have fun together. But when Mr. Disney said he wished to...
  8. Abhean

    Outside Article ‘Emotional support’ dog is too big for apartment, landlord says

    An emotional support animal can be any animal that helps a person cope with a disability, and does not have to receive any special training. (FILE PHOTO — MediaNews Group) By DANIEL A GWINN Q: I own a small apartment complex. I allow my tenants to keep small dogs (up to 25 pounds). I recently...
  9. ESA’s: How to get one and what they are used for.

    ESA’s: How to get one and what they are used for.

    I have noticed these questions popping up more and more within my social media feeds. Let us dive into the subject. ESA is the common acronym for Emotional Support Animal. In very simple terms ESAs' are pets that have the legal OK to live with their owners despite no pet policies or any other...
  10. 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...
  11. Abhean

    SERVICE DOG ALLIANCE OF FLORIDA

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item SERVICE DOG ALLIANCE OF FLORIDA. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Abhean
    • Thread
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    • Forum: Link Discussions
  12. SERVICE DOG ALLIANCE OF FLORIDA

    Florida SERVICE DOG ALLIANCE OF FLORIDA

    Service Dog Alliance of Florida promotes and supports the rights and responsibilities of service dog teams, businesses, and the community. Together we ensure equal opportunity to live, learn, work, worship, and play. Our services include information about service dogs referral to community...
  13. Abhean

    Advocates for Service Animal Partners

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Advocates for Service Animal Partners. Please add to the discussion here.
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    • Thread
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    • Forum: Link Discussions
  14. Advocates for Service Animal Partners

    Worldwide Advocates for Service Animal Partners

    ASAP is a network of service animal advocates across the United States. We encourage, educate, and support service animal handlers through informational webinars, educational materials, and direct advocacy support, intervention, and mediation.
  15. Abhean

    PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG PARTNERS

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG PARTNERS. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Abhean
    • Thread
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    • Forum: Link Discussions
  16. PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG PARTNERS

    Worldwide PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG PARTNERS

    We're a community of experienced and friendly service dog users, and we're happy to have you here. All of us are volunteers, and many of us have had a paw in changing the world for disability rights. We share what we've learned because we genuinely want to help you avoid mistakes and have...
  17. Assistance Dogs International, Inc.

    Worldwide Assistance Dogs International, Inc.

    Assistance Dogs International, Inc. (ADI) is a worldwide coalition of non-profit programs that train and place Assistance Dogs. Founded in 1986 from a group of seven small programs, ADI has become the leading authority in the Assistance Dog industry.
  18. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSISTANCE DOG PARTNERS

    Worldwide INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSISTANCE DOG PARTNERS

    IAADP'S MISSION Founded in 1993, IAADP is the premier disability rights advocacy organization. Our mission is to preserve and expand public access rights for persons with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs (guide, hearing, and/or service dogs). We accomplish this mission in many ways...
  19. Abhean

    Question: FHA denials

    Just looking for honest opinions on this one. The FHA groups Service dogs, emotional support animals, and the like into a broad category referring to all of them as assistance animals. And to a point, it makes sense. They also note that there is no breed restriction for assistance animals...
    • Abhean
    • Thread
    • assistance animal esa fha service dog
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    • Forum: General Chat
  20. 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...
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