Advocating for service dogs is a continuing challenge despite the passage of the ADA Act over 34 years ago (in 1990)! Just about everyone who has had a service dog has encountered some type of resistance. So what qualifies a person to have a Service dog and where can the service dog team go?
Read MoreDespite the increasing visibility of service dog teams, public understanding of how to interact appropriately with a service dog team is still lacking. One of the most important guidelines is that people should focus on the handler and not the dog.
Read MoreEven today, many still do not understand the jobs service dogs do and the rights they and their handlers have. So, here again, we offer up a brief Q&A about those wonderful animals who are the core of our mission.
Read MoreBy embracing the presence of service dogs, colleges can break down barriers, foster inclusivity and accessibility and create a more welcoming and supportive environment where all students can thrive, contribute and ultimately succeed!
Read MoreDespite the passage of the ADA, varying state regulations create a crazy quilt of laws concerning assistance dogs and handlers’ disability rights and usually fail to address service dog fraud.
Read MoreService Dogs should always be considered as “working dogs” trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Learn why labeling Service Dogs as “pets” does them a great disservice.
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