Living in a growing city like Portland, Oregon, can be extra stressful if you’re dealing with mental and emotional disabilities. The hustle and bustle of city life can exacerbate symptoms, especially related to social anxiety and agoraphobia, and coming up with a symptom management plan can be stressful. Luckily, emotional support animals are here to […]
When it comes to emotional support animals or ESAs, the process and the laws that come with it can be difficult to navigate if you don’t know where to start. The first step of the ESA process is to talk to a mental healthcare worker licensed in your state of residence (in Denver’s case, Colorado). […]
An emotional support animal (ESA) letter is a document written by a licensed mental health professional, such as a therapist, counselor, or physician, that states that someone has a mental health condition and that the presence of an ESA is necessary for their emotional well-being. The letter is required for a person to have legal […]
Emotional support animals can provide therapeutic benefits to those who suffer from a mental health disability. Not only do they offer companionship and love, but they also help reduce feelings of loneliness and increase one’s sense of self-worth. Getting an ESA letter in Jacksonville is worthwhile because it will allow you to live with your […]
Emotional support animals can benefit those who are suffering from mental health issues. ESA letters can be written for those with a mental health disability, and the process is relatively simple. It requires one to meet with a mental health professional and get diagnosed; the doctor will write the ESA letter if they deem an […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that regulates service animals and protects them and their users from discrimination. The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law that works in tandem with the ADA to ensure that service dogs are able to live anywhere with their users, even places that don’t […]
Mississippi, like all states, must follow the federal-wide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which protects public access for service animals. The ADA states that service animals must be able to always accompany their handler for free in public spaces, so long as the service animal isn’t a public safety risk (being aggressive or destructive). Having […]
If you think you could benefit from a service dog but can’t afford one, then training your own can be a good alternative. Training your own dog is often less expensive, allows you to create a stronger bond with your service dog, and may be faster than getting a dog from an organization with a […]
Nevada is a desert state on the west coast, known primarily for its tourist destinations like Las Vegas, Reno, and the Grand Canyon. Nevada follows the federal Americans with Disabilities (or ADA) guidelines, which means that service dogs are allowed everywhere that the handler is allowed to go (so long as their presence isn’t a […]
If you’re interested in training or owning a service dog in Montana, then it is good to know about the laws that regulate service dogs. The most important law is called the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This is a federal law and supersedes all state laws. Where possible, you should abide by both state […]