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    Outside Article Service Dog Impersonations On The Rise

    By Maiya Fleck Published: Nov. 22, 2023 at 7:13 PM EST JUD, N.D. (KFYR) - Dogs are called man's best friend, but some dogs play an even bigger role for humans. Some people cause confusion by claiming their dogs are service animals when they are not. Hidden in a town with fewer than 100 people...
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    Outside Article Woman Accused Of Punching, Kicking And Striking Service Dog With Bottle In Downtown Boston

    BOSTON —A woman is facing an animal cruelty charge after she was spotted beating her service dog Tuesday in downtown Boston, police said. Officers were in the area of the Boston Common when they heard a dog crying, police said. A passerby told the officers that a woman was beating a dog in the...
  3. Aspen Service Dogs

    Canada Aspen Service Dogs

    Did you know Aspen Service Dogs is an Alberta Government Qualified Service Dog Organization? Having met the requirements of the Alberta Training Standard, per the Service Dog Act of Alberta, Aspen Service Dogs prides itself on supplying highly trained, well-behaved canines that are able to...
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    Aspen Service Dogs

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    Good Shepherd Service Dogs

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  6. Good Shepherd Service Dogs

    Ohio Good Shepherd Service Dogs

    Good Shepherd Service Dogs acquires puppies from reputable breeders and/or rescue organizations and begins what will be a 2-year training process. Each puppy is temperament tested prior to acquisition to ensure they are the best possible candidates for service work. Training our dogs begins at...
  7. Postsecondary Institutions and Students With Disabilities

    Postsecondary Institutions and Students With Disabilities

    This document explains the legal obligations that postsecondary institutions have toward students with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act. How the Laws Apply The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers...
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    Outside Article Carnival Cruise Line Clarifies Service Dog Policy

    ByMelissa Mayntz Carnival Cruise Line Ship (Photo Credit: Solarisys) In response to guest comments, Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald has offered some guidance on service dogs onboard, including where the dogs are permitted and what types of service dogs can set sail on the Fun...
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    Outside Article Co-Workers' Allergic Reaction To Service Dog In Workplace Impacts Accommodation Claim

    We regularly receive questions from employers about their obligation to permit employees to bring their dogs or other service animals to work as a form of accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employers are often concerned that other employees, customers, or third parties at...
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    Outside Article Court Upholds Denial Of Student Nurse's Service Dog

    By: BridgeTower Media Newswires//March 13, 2023 By Correy E. Stephenson A hospital did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act by withdrawing its accommodation of allowing a service dog to accompany a student nurse intern on her rounds, according to a ruling from the Eastern District...
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    Outside Article Aurora Man Trying To Get Word Out After He Says Lyft Drivers Denied Him Twice In Past Month Due To Service Dog

    An Aurora man says he has been denied by Lyft drivers twice in the past month due to his service dog. Posted at 9:00 PM, Nov 07, 2023 and last updated 11:50 PM, Nov 07, 2023 AURORA, Colo.— Terry Garrett, 36, of Aurora, can't drive because he's 100 percent blind and needs his seeing eye dog...
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    Outside Article Disabled Veteran's Service Dog Denied Entry To An American Legion Post Building

    Reporter: Justin KaseWriter: Matias Abril Published: November 3, 2023Updated: November 3, 2023 A Gulf War veteran was turned away from the American Legion Post on Fort Myers Beach because she brought her service dog. Dee Pilkons has been a member of the American Legion Post for the past four...
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    The Exceptional Sidekick

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  14. The Exceptional Sidekick

    Connecticut The Exceptional Sidekick

    Our Service Dogs are specifically trained to perform tasks that mitigate their handler's psychiatric disability as defined by the ADA. Our clients suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more. These exceptional sidekicks...
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    Outside Article What Is A Service Dog In Ohio? Some May Skirt The Rules, But It's Not Illegal

    Public not always clear on difference between emotional support animal and service animal. By Lauren Pack When the bailiff says "all rise" in southwestern Ohio courtrooms, Dusty the service dog for attorney Timothy Meloy pops up right away. The golden lab/retriever is a trained guide dog who...
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    Top Dogg K9 Foundation

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    Georgia Top Dogg K9 Foundation

    TDK9 is meeting the critical needs of disabled veteran families and local communities. Our mission is to reduce the number of military families that are impacted by suicide due to mental illness each year. TDK9 Foundation stands on the principle that Veterans Deserve Outstanding Generosity and...
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    Outside Article With Help Of Service Dog, Central Florida Woman Navigates Disability And Stays On The Go

    BY JULIE GARGOTTA BREVARD COUNTY PUBLISHED 4:01 PM ET OCT. 20, 2023 WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. — Some people just never stop — they take on more and more with unrelenting optimism. And some do it while navigating a disability. What You Need To Know Diana Adams lives with cerebral palsy, sometimes...
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    Outside Article USAF Vet Says Fertility Clinic Illegally Refused To Let Him Bring Service Dog Into Clinic

    https://norcalrecord.com/stories/tag/225-lawsuits The San Francisco County Superior Court | By Adam Engelhart from San Francisco, California, USA - Looking West: City Hall and CA state courts, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3692277 By Northern California Record...
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    Outside Article Got Your Six Support Dogs Receives Grant Award From DVNF

    MARYVILLE — Got Your Six Support Dogs has received a grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) for $22,000 to fund the training and placement of a PTSD service dog with a veteran as part of the group's Class of 2024. "Gratitude knows no bounds as we extend our heartfelt thanks...
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