ada resources for our community
At Paragon Service Dogs, we strongly believe in educating our community about the rights and roles of service animals. It is critical that our clients and others to understand them to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments. Individuals with disabilities may use service animals and emotional support animals for various reasons. However, many states also have laws that define a service animal differently. Therefore, you should check your state's law and follow the law that protects service animals the most.
Check out the (ADA) National Network Service Animal Resource Hub and other helpful resources below.
Video provided by the Rocky Mountain ADA Center.
assistance dogs industry leaders
ADI-Assistance Dogs International
IAADP-International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
assistance dog laws
ADA-Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice - A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
ADA Fact Sheet - ADA Service Animals
ADA Title II - Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice's Regulation
Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA
ADA National Network
US Department of Transportation - Air Carriers Act
Table of State Assistance Animal Laws - Michigan State University
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
workplace
Assistance Dogs in the Workplace
Workplace Accommodation (Title I)
public access
Public Accommodation Under ADA
Public Access (Title II and Title III)
Common Questions about Assistance Dogs in Public
Transportation Resource Guide for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities
Inclusive Transportation For Students With Disabilities
etiquette
"Crispy and have been a team for over five years. For five years, he has enriched my life every single day. I no longer feel like a stranger in a crowd. In addition to alerting me to sounds, Crispy has become my 'wingman.' With Crispy beside me, I am no longer afraid to meet new people or to be a part of groups. I do not have to ask for help in hearing and understanding conversations. When people see Crispy and his vest, they voluntarily make the extra effort to communicate clearly with me."
- Client Darwin & Hearing Dog Crispy
