ADA Service Animals

Guidance on what constitutes a service animal and an explanation of service animal provisions and regulations.

This publication provides guidance on the term “service animal” and the service animal provisions in the Department’s
revised regulations

• Beginning on March 15, 2011, only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA.
•  A service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.
•  Generally, title II and title III entities must permit service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas where members of the public are allowed to go.