Law Information Card

What is the Law Information Card?

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits places of public accommodation from requiring proof of certification of a service animal/service dog's training. There are similar provisions in other federal laws that apply to commercial air travel, state and local governmental agencies, including public transportation, and other entities. When federal and state or local law conflict, the law which gives greater protection to the person with disabilities prevails.

The National Service Dog Center^® now has available a card that explains what service animals/service dogs are and the laws that affect service animals/service dogs in public places. If you are denied access to a public place, showing this card can be a more effective option than saying, "Hey, you have to let my service dog and me into your store!"

Features of the Law Information Card

The features of the card include:

• Folds easily to the size of a business card.
• Space to record your individual state statutes.
• Phone numbers to call for further information.
• Professional presentation.
• One side in English, the other in Spanish.

Additional Tips

• Write your local laws and phones numbers in the space provided on the card before you have it laminated.
• Laminate the card yourself - supplies are available at your local office or art supply store and other locations.
• Have someone else laminate the card for you - copy centers, school supply stores, and art supply stores are good resources.

Source: Delta Society, www.deltasociety.org, ADA Law Information Card

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For additional information about service animals/service dogs and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), visit the worldwide web site of the Department of Justice (www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm).

The civil rights of people with disabilities to be accompanied by their service animals/service dogs in public places is provided for by the following legislation:

• State laws, such as the Washington State RCW 70.84.010. (Check current state laws in the state of interest).
• Federal law, the Air Carrier Access Act (1986) [final regulations issued 1990].
• Federal law, the Fair Housing Amendments Act (1988).
• Federal law, the Rehabilitation Act (1973).
• Federal law, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990).

Note: When state and federal law conflict, the law which is less restrictive (i.e., gives greater protection) to the person with the disability prevails.

Source: Delta Society, www.deltasociety.org, ADA Law Information Card

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http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm

ADA MATERIALS AVAILABLE FREE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

The U.S. Department of Justice provides free ADA materials. Printed materials may be ordered by calling the ADA Information Line (1-800-514-0301 (Voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TDD)). Automated service is available 24-hours a day for recorded information and to order publications.

Publications are available in standard print as well as large print, audiotape, Braille, and computer disk for people with disabilities.

Many of these materials are available from an automated fax system that is available 24-hours a day. To order a publication by fax, call the ADA Information Line and follow the directions for placing a fax order. When prompted to enter the document number, enter the specific number from the following publication list.

Commonly Asked Questions About Service Animals  A 4-page publication explaining the requirements of the ADA regarding animals that accompany and provide services for a person with a disability. FAX # 3204 (Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)

Source: U.S. Department of Justice, www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm

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