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__Facts:__ > 1) Do you have a disability (a yes/no question)? > 2) What tasks does the animal perform? > No one may ask, "What //is// your disability?"
 * The only questions a public entity may ask a service animal handler is:
 * You may enforce local leash laws, but enforcement may need to be modified for a service animal to be off-leash briefly to perform a particular task.
 * If an animal is an emotional support or psychiatric service animal, the airlines may require current medical documentation
 * the service animal must be under control at all times; if not by leash, then by voice control, signals, or other effective means.
 * The definition is thus somewhat more inclusive, requiring only a link between the assistance animal’s function and the individual’s disability.
 * The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act recognizes service animals as a reasonable accommodation, allowing individuals with disabilities to be accompanied by a service animal in a public place and on public transportation
 * Each U.S. state enacted laws regarding service animals in public places that support or expand upon the federal statute.
 * States govern the type of certification the service trainers and dogs must have in order to be compliant.
 * These dogs learn to be the eyes, ears and mobility support for individuals with specific impairments.
 * Training begins in puppyhood with socialization to other animals, working in a household and learning good manners.
 * They must be able to follow instructions and not become distracted by the external environment.
 * The individual and the dog develop a bond of trust and teamwork under the guidance of a professional trainer.
 * Each agency providing service animals requires its own application process. Typically these agencies request that applicants be at least 18 years old, in good physical health, mentally stable and provide documented evidence of the legal disability.
 * Young children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the training period on campus, and this time away from work does not qualify for benefits under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
 * Therapy animals however are pets, so they do NOT fall under the regulations provided by the ADA.