Service Animals
This page provides you with videos, information, guidelines and links related to service animals, as well as emotional support animals and assistance animals.
Videos (Voiceover versions included)
While some images in the videos show service dogs representing training organizations, individuals do not have to use an organization. They may use an independent dog trainer or train their own dog.
Service Animals Defined and the Rights of their Handlers (Voiceover version)
How to Obtain a Service Animal and Service Animal Fraud (Voiceover version)
The Rights of People Who Use Service Animals in Public Places and Housing (Voiceover version)
Filing a Discrimination Complaint with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (Voiceover version)
Definitions
- Revised ADA definition of "Service Animal" from the Department of Justice
- Service Animal or Emotional Support Animal: What’s the Difference?
- Assistance Animals in Housing
Laws and Regulations
- Missouri Revised Statutes regarding Service and Assistance Animals
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements: Service Animals
Publications
The Governor's Council on Disability has published the following resources that can be downloaded and printed:
- Assistance Animals in Housing (1-page fact sheet 8.5 x 11)
- Large Window placard for businesses titled Service Dogs Allowed (8.5 x 11, 1 per page)
- Service Animals Allowed - A comprehensive guide about service and assistance animals
- Service Animal Flyer (1-page fact sheet 8.5 x11)
- Small Window placard for businesses titled Service Dogs Allowed (5.5 x 8.5, 2 per page)
Resources and Information
- ADA Business Brief: Service Animals
- ADA Revised Requirements: Service Animals
- Assistance Dogs International Programs for Missouri
- Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA
- National ADA Network Service Animal Resource Hub
- PHARM Dog (Service animals for farmers with disabilities)
- US Department of Justice - Americans with Disabilities Act
- US Deptartment of Justice: Commonly Asked Questions About Service Animals in Places of Business
- US Department of Transportation Announces Final Rule on Travel by Air with Service Animals: