Service animal laws in Massachusetts, as in most states, are written to the benefit of individuals with disabilities. Massachusetts service animal laws adhere to ADA (“Americans with Disability Act”) guidelines, meaning service dogs are accessible to individuals with sensory, physical, and psychiatric disabilities. Under ADA law, service animals must be dogs, with exceptions made for […]
Service dogs can provide a slew of benefits to people with disabilities, from psychiatric support to assistance with vision and mobility impairments. Not only are these adorable companions essential to everyday life, but they also enjoy various protections under federal and state law. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), for example, prohibits public accommodations (restaurants, […]
Millions of people around the world suffer from disabilities. While this isn’t a problem that will magically go away, what if we told you that you don’t have to be held back by physical or mental limitations? We’re not magicians, but we do have a trick up our sleeves: service dogs. Service dogs are companions […]
The idea of a dog in a vest is not as far-fetched as it may sound. In fact, thousands of service animals wear vests everyday to let others know that they’re trained to help their disabled owners. Service animals are a testament to the amazing things animals are capable of, so it makes sense that […]
For folks who don’t suffer from a disability, it’s easy to take bodily and mental functionality for granted. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean disabled people are at a disadvantage–especially those who have service animals. If you’ve ever seen a dog wearing a vest in public, it was most likely a service animal, or a specially-trained […]
Man’s best friend, along with many other furry companions, are capable of some pretty incredible things. Besides offering us comfort and bringing us joy, they can also be trained to help disabled people perform daily tasks and navigate daily life a little more easily. These specially-trained, four-legged friends of ours are called service animals, and […]
Emotional support animals (ESA) provide an invaluable service. While animals like dogs and cats are generally calming to be around, ESAs play a vital role when it comes to supporting individuals with physical or mental health issues. This includes conditions such as anxiety and autism where the presence of an animal can enable individuals to […]
Michiganders with disabilities typically own a service animal who can help them do work or perform certain duties that make their daily life easier. But not just any animal can become a service animal; these unique animal caretakers often undergo extensive, rigorous training to help their human companions navigate these day-to-day tasks. Fortunately, there’s also […]
Animals are capable of some pretty amazing things, including taking care of their human owners. Service animals, as these caretaker animals are called, are specially-trained animals who can do work or perform specific tasks and duties for their disabled owners. But there’s more to this highly specific training than just teaching your dog a few […]
Animals can add a lot to our lives, and service animals are some of the best examples of that. These specially-trained furry friends of ours do work and perform specific tasks for their physically, mentally, or psychologically-disabled owners, all so that they can live richer and more functional lives. Thankfully, the federal government has legal […]