Service Animals
Service animals are trained to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities. They are protected under the law and allowed to accompany their handlers in most public places.
What Is a Service Animal?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a service animal is a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.
- Guiding individuals who are blind
- Alerting individuals who are deaf
- Retrieving items
- Providing mobility assistance
- Alerting to seizures or medical conditions
- Interrupting or responding to psychiatric disabilities
What Businesses May Ask
When it is not obvious that a dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two questions:
- Is the dog required because of a disability?
- What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
When a Service Animal May Be Removed
A business may ask a service animal to leave if:
- The animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action.
- The animal is aggressive or poses a direct threat to health or safety.
- The animal is not housebroken.
At CompDrug
CompDrug welcomes individuals accompanied by ADA-compliant service animals. To ensure a safe environment for all patients and staff, service animals must remain under the control of their handler at all times and may be asked to leave if they become disruptive, aggressive, or create a safety concern.
Have questions?
Call us at (419) 555-1234 or talk with a member of our team.