ChasenSFO
hen teaser
Either of the two is only there for the stuffing.
Pax brings emotional support turkey on flight
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Cptnchia
Dissatisfied Customer
On further review, I'm gonna back away from my earlier post. Seems turkeys are not specifically covered.
Source document
https://adata.org/publication/ADA-faq-booklet#Public Accommodations
Q. What is the definition of a service animal under the ADA?
A. A service animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not considered to be service animals. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and helping individuals with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. The crime deterrent effects of an animal’s presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks.
Q. What type of inquiries can be made about the use of a service animal?
A. To determine if an animal is a service animal, a public entity or a private business may ask two questions: 1) Is this animal required because of a disability? and 2) What work or task has this animal been trained to perform? These inquires may not be made if the need for the service animal is obvious (e.g., the dog is guiding an individual who is blind or is pulling a person’s wheelchair.) A public entity or private business may not ask about the nature or extent of an individual’s disability. They also may not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained or licensed as a service animal, or require the animal to wear an identifying vest.
Q. Are miniature horses service animals?
A. No, however a public entity or private business shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a miniature horse by an individual with a disability if the miniature horse has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of the individual with a disability. Factors that a covered entity may consider in determining when such a modification is reasonable include the type, size, and weight of the miniature horse and whether the facility can accommodate these features; whether the individual has sufficient control of the animal; whether the animal is housebroken; and whether legitimate safety requirements that are necessary for operation of the business or program will be compromised.
Beyond these additional considerations, a covered entity may only make the same kinds of inquiries permitted in the case of service dogs and may not ask about the nature of the individual's disability or require documentation that the miniature horse is trained.
Source document
https://adata.org/publication/ADA-faq-booklet#Public Accommodations
Q. What is the definition of a service animal under the ADA?
A. A service animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not considered to be service animals. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and helping individuals with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. The crime deterrent effects of an animal’s presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks.
Q. What type of inquiries can be made about the use of a service animal?
A. To determine if an animal is a service animal, a public entity or a private business may ask two questions: 1) Is this animal required because of a disability? and 2) What work or task has this animal been trained to perform? These inquires may not be made if the need for the service animal is obvious (e.g., the dog is guiding an individual who is blind or is pulling a person’s wheelchair.) A public entity or private business may not ask about the nature or extent of an individual’s disability. They also may not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained or licensed as a service animal, or require the animal to wear an identifying vest.
Q. Are miniature horses service animals?
A. No, however a public entity or private business shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a miniature horse by an individual with a disability if the miniature horse has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of the individual with a disability. Factors that a covered entity may consider in determining when such a modification is reasonable include the type, size, and weight of the miniature horse and whether the facility can accommodate these features; whether the individual has sufficient control of the animal; whether the animal is housebroken; and whether legitimate safety requirements that are necessary for operation of the business or program will be compromised.
Beyond these additional considerations, a covered entity may only make the same kinds of inquiries permitted in the case of service dogs and may not ask about the nature of the individual's disability or require documentation that the miniature horse is trained.
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
CC - I like you sometimes, but then you write something like this.
Read this article, please. It's about a service dog assigned to a veteran. It ran originally in SWA's in-flight magazine - that's where I first found the story:
http://www.thekatesilver.com/portfolio/113156
I cried when I read it. It's a hell of a story. And it's indicative of WHY some people need service animals.
You don't have any idea what someone's story is who isn't you.
(edited for clarity)
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
Well obviously I think police and military dogs are in a whole separate category. They are basically police and soldier dogs and are helping/fighting in police/military forces. That's a whole different dynamic. I can't imagine losing a police/military dog, and similarly if I was to get out of the force, then I'd also want to make sure the dog has a viable home to go to, including personal adoption.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
Also to clarify, service animals as in see dogs, hear dogs, etc. something medical related are absolutely nice medical necessities that significantly enhance the QOL of a person affected by lack of sight, lack of hearing, etc.
"Thats not funny!"
Great. Now I'm hungry.
milleR
Well-Known Member
j4seymor
Well-Known Member
It wouldn't care.
PositionAndHold
Well-Known Member
An emotional support badger might care. An emotional support Honey Badger don't give a F.
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
Didn't read it, did you?
ASpilot2be
Qbicle seat warmer
Am I the only one ready for Thanksgiving now after reading this thread?
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
That thing is like 20 paragraphs. I have the attention span of a german sheph..... oh look, a squirrel!
BEEF SUPREME
Well-Known Member
saxman
Well-Known Member
Keep in mind, ADA service animals and emotional support animals are NOT the same thing. ADA service dogs are highly trained animals and allowed on aircraft. You're not suppose to ask for paperwork for an ADA service animal. That is the law, and most of us understand that. But basically anyone can get paperwork for an emotional support animal. Is it the law for someone to be allowed with their pet goat on the aircraft? I'm pretty skeptical about that.