Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its’ amendments and the Maine Human Rights Act provide that any dog, and on a very limited basis a miniature horse, that is individually trained to do work or performs tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability is a service animal. The work or tasks performed by the service animal must be directly related to the handler’s disability. This can include a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or mental disability. Students interested in learning more about utilizing service animals are encouraged to review the ADA: Service Animals Policy.
ADA. Service Animals
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