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Service Animals under the ADA
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) defines "service animals" under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as "dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities."
When it is not apparent as to why the person needs the animal, the DOJ allows two questions: 1. Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
The ADA National Network has provided several webinar trainings on various aspects of service animals and the ADA. Below are the links to the archived recordings and the support materials:
Indiana has a state law on "service animals" and "service animal trainers" - I.C. 16-32-3-1.5 Service animals and I.C. 16-32-3-2 Public accommodations; service animals (To look up the Indiana code, go to http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/current/ic/)
Indiana has a state law on "emotional support animals" in housing - IC 22-9-7 Chapter 7. Emotional Support Animals in Housing (To look up the Indiana code, go to http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/current/ic/)