ADA Requirements - Service Animals

Overview

This publication provides guidance on the term “service animal” and the service animal provisions in the Department’s new regulations.

• Beginning on March 15, 2011, only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA.

• A service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.

• Generally, title II and title III entities must permit service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas where members of the public are allowed to go.