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Easter Seals Project ACTION. (2007, April). // Frequently asked questions about service animals //. Retrieved from http://www.transitaccessproject.org/InternalDocs/Service_Animal_FAQs.pdf

__Facts:__ > occurrence of restricting a service animal entrance. > animal be fully trained and capable of functioning appropriately, not just for the individual with the disability, but also in terms of the > employment setting. > support animals, to accompany people with disabilities on flights, in any seat the person sits in, unless the animal obstructs an aisle or > emergency exit. under the seat, directly beside the mobility aid, or between the customer’s knees > their service animals. >
 * A service animal is subject to regular passenger screening.
 * A working service animal is not a “pet” and the housing provider must grant reasonable exceptions to “no-pet” rules to allow use of a service animal in all areas where people are generally welcome.
 * A service animal may be required to use designated pet “restroom” areas.
 * Assisting people having mobility disabilities with balance is one of the first tasks a service animal must complete
 * Pulling wheelchairs or carrying and picking up things for individuals with mobilitydisabilities is determined by the size and the weight of the dog.
 * Dogs that are not trained to perform tasks that mitigate the effects of a disability, including dogs that are used purely for emotional support, are not service animals.
 * Seeing eye dogs” are one type of service animal used by some individuals who have a visual disability.
 * In addition to federal penalties and enforcement, under the Law, one could be fined a penalty of $750.00 for each
 * employers have the right to request reasonable documentation that an accommodation is needed for a service animal in the workplace.
 * The employer has the right to require that a service
 * The Air Carrier Access Act requires air carriers to permit service animals, including documented emotional
 * Pulling wheelchairs or carrying and picking up things for individuals with mobilitydisabilities
 * Given that dogs are the most common form of service animals, they usually sit at the person’s feet
 * Seats are reserved for fare-paying customers, and handlers are not charged a fare for
 * Alerting people who are deaf is the job of a hearing dog