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No, only dogs and miniature horses are service animals under the ADA. FHA and Air Carrier Access Act include other animals but don't cover other forms of transi
by extra88 12y ago
No, only dogs and miniature horses are service animals under the ADA. FHA and Air Carrier Access Act include other animals but don't cover other forms of transit, which would include Uber. Also, "Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA."[1]
I'm not familiar with the standards by which a dog or any other animal is determined to be a reasonable accommodation for a disability. I know they're not limited to physical impairments.
[1] http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
- dbg31415 12y agoSo you're saying autistic people, veterans, and the disabled should pretty much just stay home? Not really sure what you're trying to say here, but it sounds very much against therapy animals. With a dog, people who are suffering can take part in "normal" activities. Like a hearing aid, wheelchair, or glasses. Without protection to bring their dog they have to have the conversation, "Hey I'm defective, let's all spend time talking about it before I get in the car..." That's messed up. You shouldn't put people who need a therapy dog on the spot like that -- their lives tend to be hard enough.
- extra88 12y agoNo, I'm correcting the information about what the ADA says.I'm not saying I'm against therapy animals but the law seems to say places of public accommodation do not have to allow animals used for that purpose.