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In reply to the discussion: S.A. veteran says service dog was kicked out of store, harassed [View all]Go Vols
(5,902 posts)135. What exactly is the law on this?
Last edited Wed Oct 24, 2012, 11:11 PM - Edit history (2)
Although it is a certified service dog,it isn't performing the tasks outlined in the ADA guide for a service dog at the bottom quote.
Since his return home, Gallegos has suffered from depression, post-traumatic stress and other emotional conditions linked to combat.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/disabled-vet-service-dog-booted-texas-store-lawsuit-article-1.1191429
Service Animals
Often businesses such as stores, restaurants, hotels, or theaters have policies that can exclude people with disabilities. For example, a "no pets" policy may result in staff excluding people with disabilities who use dogs as service animals. A clear policy permitting service animals can help ensure that staff are aware of their obligation to allow access to customers using service animals. Under the ADA's revised regulations, the definition of "service animal" is limited to a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability. For example, many people who are blind or have low vision use dogs to guide and assist them with orientation. Many individuals who are deaf use dogs to alert them to sounds. People with mobility disabilities often use dogs to pull their wheelchairs or retrieve items. People with epilepsy may use a dog to warn them of an imminent seizure, and individuals with psychiatric disabilities may use a dog to remind them to take medication. Service members returning from war with new disabilities are increasingly using service animals to assist them with activities of daily living as they reenter civilian life. Under the ADA, "comfort," "therapy," or "emotional support animals" do not meet the definition of a service animal.
Often businesses such as stores, restaurants, hotels, or theaters have policies that can exclude people with disabilities. For example, a "no pets" policy may result in staff excluding people with disabilities who use dogs as service animals. A clear policy permitting service animals can help ensure that staff are aware of their obligation to allow access to customers using service animals. Under the ADA's revised regulations, the definition of "service animal" is limited to a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability. For example, many people who are blind or have low vision use dogs to guide and assist them with orientation. Many individuals who are deaf use dogs to alert them to sounds. People with mobility disabilities often use dogs to pull their wheelchairs or retrieve items. People with epilepsy may use a dog to warn them of an imminent seizure, and individuals with psychiatric disabilities may use a dog to remind them to take medication. Service members returning from war with new disabilities are increasingly using service animals to assist them with activities of daily living as they reenter civilian life. Under the ADA, "comfort," "therapy," or "emotional support animals" do not meet the definition of a service animal.
http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/smallbusiness/smallbusprimer2010.htm#serviceanimals
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you didn't ask me a question -and if you won't acceptt he law, what's the point of arguing with you?
CreekDog
Oct 2012
#72
If it's a certified service dog, it doesn't matter what the disability is or what he is.
freshwest
Oct 2012
#176
Actually DOJ addresses allergies in the ADA link posted directly above your post
suffragette
Oct 2012
#127
It's odd to me that someone on DU is not in favor of civil rights law and that's what the ADA is.
suffragette
Oct 2012
#131
You must have missed the thread about kicking a pregnant woman with a sick child off a bus...
PassingFair
Oct 2012
#121
Be discrete, use your pinkie finger. 'When you don't care enough to send the very best.'
freshwest
Dec 2012
#192
You talk like a Freeper. and look here at a site that says Billy Bob is a pedo criminal:
Jumping John
Oct 2012
#94
Bigotry to say that Psychiatrists will give people pretty much whatever they want?
naaman fletcher
Oct 2012
#80
"I reject that vets should have special rights." Yea like special rights to respect and
Jumping John
Oct 2012
#36
don't worry about my feelings, worry about dismissing PTSD by calling it "depressed or something"
CreekDog
Oct 2012
#151
here's you, after not knowing what the law says, you say the law doesn't matter
CreekDog
Oct 2012
#154
LOL then don't worry that *I* don't like what you said, worry about everyone else in this thread!
CreekDog
Oct 2012
#156
Romney doesn't care about vets either. Thanks for sharing your sentiments. nt
Jumping John
Oct 2012
#92
The law is the law --if you can't be bothered to know the law, you should be quiet
CreekDog
Oct 2012
#55
Not allowing the service dog to accompany his handler in store is discrimination - pure and simple
suffragette
Oct 2012
#130
and the other reason it's discrimination is keeping the dog out keeps the disabled person out too
CreekDog
Oct 2012
#150
That "spat upon in airports" myth? How did they get spit on in military airports?
uppityperson
Oct 2012
#33
Nobody every asks that very basic question. Who were those military personnel spitting on vets?
yardwork
Oct 2012
#38
Oh I am sure some were called "babykillers" and of course some small town grill cook spit on a burge
uppityperson
Oct 2012
#59