How to Get a Service Dog Included in an IEP
Have you ever wondered why that dog gets to be in the restaurant next to you? Today we will hear part one of information on service animals. We discuss getting through terminology and language and what the California law says in general. Next week for part two we will discuss a case that went to the Supreme Court that specifically has to do with a Service Dog. California law is very specific, as California offers greater protection than the federal law for Americans with Disabilities. Tune in today and discover differences between emotional support animals and service pets.
Show Highlights:
- The new diaper bags as backpacks
- Americans with Disabilities Act and California specifically
- Emotional support animals and what they are for
- Service dogs and what they are for
- ADA actually authorizes the use of miniature horses
- Physical and mental disabilities with examples of how Service dogs would be used
- Definition of a Public place
- Allowing service animals when renting or where you are living
- California offers greater protection than the federal law for Americans with Disabilities
- What are not mental disabilities by law
- Consequences for injuring or hurting service animals
- Emotional support dogs have different rules and regulations than service pets
- Netflix show called “Dogs”
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Don’t forget to join us next week as well for Part 2 of this conversation!
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