What is “Readily Apparent?” • Guiding an individual who is blind or has low vision • Pulling a wheelchair • Providing assistance with stability or balance to an individual with an observable mobility disability
Service Animals, Part 2.2 Service Animals
Further inquires are unnecessary and
inappropriate because the animal IS a service animal . Grant the requested accommodation, if otherwise reasonable.
Is it readily apparent that the dog is trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability? The animal is not a service animal , but may be another type of assistance animal for which a reasonable accommodation may be required. Proceed to Part 2
Yes
The animal counts as a service animal . Grant the requested accommodation, if otherwise reasonable.
Yes
Yes
Housing provider may ask in substance 1) Is the animal required because of a disability? 2) What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
No
The animal does not qualify as a service animal , but may be another type of assistance animal for which a reasonable accommodation may be required. Proceed to Part 2.
Is the animal a dog?
No
No
What does it mean to perform “work” or “tasks?” • If the individual identifies at least one action the dog is trained to take which is helpful to the disability other than emotional support.
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