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Laws

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Summary

  • 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.

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Fair Housing Act (FHA)

Summary

The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.

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Air Carriers Access Act (ACAA)

Summary

Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals used by persons with a disability are allowed on U.S. flights. Handlers who use a Service Dog do not have to have supporting documentation of disability and medical need. All persons flying with Emotional Support Animals must notify the airline 48 hours in advance of their flight and have a letter from their Psychiatrist, Psychologist or other licensed Counselor or Therapist stating that the person is disabled by mental illness and must be accompanied by their Emotional Support Animal.

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Department of Transportation (DOT)

Summary

A State’s Department of Transportation oversees the ADA’s application for access to subways, L-Trains, taxis, busses, trolleys, Greyhound busses, Amtrack and Interstate Rest Areas.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Summary

EEOC investigates complaints of job discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age (40 or older), or genetic information. If the EEOC believes an employer is violating US employment discrimination laws, they will take action to stop the discrimination.

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973

Summary

OCR enforces several federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal funds from the Department of Education. These laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin, sex, disability, and on the basis of age. These laws extend to all state education agencies, elementary and secondary school systems, colleges and universities, vocational schools, proprietary schools, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, libraries, and museums that receive U.S. Department of Education funds. OCR also has responsibilities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (prohibiting disability discrimination by public entities, whether or not they receive federal financial assistance).

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