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Services Animals: The Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws protect individuals with disabilities who utilize service animals to enter public entities and place of employment. Due to the ignorance or confusion about the law and the use of these animals, US Department of Justice (DOJ) has provided new guidelines about service animals. This menu tab will provide a link to the DOJ's website and the link to Service Animals Allowed guide. Revised ADA definition of "Service Animal" from the Department of Justice: http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/factsheets/title2_factsheet.html

• ADA Business Brief: Service Animals
• ADA Revised Requirements: Service Animals (.html version) | (pdf version)
• Disaster Preparedness and Response Program
  American Veterinary Medical Association's guide for pet and service animal care during emergencies.
• Earthquake Tips for Owners of Service Animals
  Red Cross' tips for service animals.
• Etiquette - Canine Companions for Independence
  Provides information on how to act around a service dog.
• How to Make Points of Service Accessible to Persons with Disabilities
  Disabled people and disaster planning's guide on emergency services accessibility.
• International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP): Assistance Dog Laws and Legal Resources
  The International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) includes information on access issues including court cases and a guide to state, national, and international laws related to service dogs.
• KSDS, Inc.
• Paws For Freedom
• Service Animal Resources in Missouri
• United States Department of Justice - Americans with Disabilities Act
• US Dept of Justice: Commonly Asked Questions About Service Animals in Places of Business