What things must be considered when interacting with a person who uses a service animal?
There is no certification process for service animals. Therefore, the current guideline is that if a person represents that an animal is a service animal, you must treat it as such. When a service animal is present, consider the following: • Avoid petting or touching the service animal while it is working. Ask before petting or touching the animal. • Do not feed a service animal or distract the service animal in any way. • Do not separate an individual with a disability from his or her service animal at any time. • If the service animal misbehaves or becomes out of the control of the person with the *Source: National Centers for State Court Website, “Frequently Asked Questions Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)”, www.ncsconline.org/D_KIS/ADAResources.htm †Source: A Meaningful Opportunity to Participate: A Handbook for Georgia Court Officials on Courtroom Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities. Georgia Commission on Access and Fairness in the Courts, Administrative Office of
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