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US Service Animals - Service Dogs for Autism | How They Can Help & How To Qualify

US Service Animals - Service Dogs for Autism | How They Can Help & How To Qualify

By USSA
Some individuals with autism will benefit greatly from a service animal while others may be able to proceed in life without one.
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US Service Animals - Service Dog for Seizures | How To Get One & How They Can Help

US Service Animals - Service Dog for Seizures | How To Get One & How They Can Help

By USSA
Individuals who suffer from seizures can feel at ease with a service animal because they have a second line of defense that has their best interest in mind.
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US Service Animals - Service Dog Laws in Hawaii | Rules & Regulations

US Service Animals - Service Dog Laws in Hawaii | Rules & Regulations

By USSA
In Hawaii, a service animal is considered any dog that receives extensive training and helps an individual complete work or tasks. Most often those with a service animal have some type of disability
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US Service Animals - Service Animal Laws in New York | What Are The Rules?

US Service Animals - Service Animal Laws in New York | What Are The Rules?

By USSA
The laws in New York differ in some ways to the American’s with Disabilities Act which serves as the overarching law for America. States are allowed to have their own laws that are either the same, similar or different to the ADA.
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US Service Animals - Miniature Horses as Service Animals | What Can They Do?

US Service Animals - Miniature Horses as Service Animals | What Can They Do?

By USSA
Although the majority of service animals are dogs, there is a small proportion that can now be miniature horses. The American’s with Disability Act (2010) revised regulations and allows miniature horses to be individually trained to work and perform tasks
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US Service Animals - Service Animal Laws in California | The Rules In Public Places & Housing

US Service Animals - Service Animal Laws in California | The Rules In Public Places & Housing

By USSA
The service animal laws in California define services animals as ‘dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disability’.
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US Service Animals - Service Animals for Veterans | How They Can Help

US Service Animals - Service Animals for Veterans | How They Can Help

By USSA
In the United States, veterans who are suffering from any physical or mental impact from war can use service animals. For example, many veterans may suffer from PTSD or have injuries which require 24/7 support. By having a service animal, they are able to
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US Service Animals - Can You Get A Service Dog for Deafness? They Can Be A Great Help

US Service Animals - Can You Get A Service Dog for Deafness? They Can Be A Great Help

By USSA
Service animals are tremendous assets to their owners no matter what condition they are helping with. It is hard enough to struggle to communicate with other individuals, let alone the dangerous aspects of not being able to hear your surroundings.
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US Service Animals - Can You Get A Service Dog for Allergies | It Depends

US Service Animals - Can You Get A Service Dog for Allergies | It Depends

By USSA
In all cases, in order to qualify for a service animal, you will need to get approval from a physician. The physician will need to verify if you have allergies and how severe they are
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US Service Animals - Service Animal Laws in Alabama | Where Service Animals Are Allowed

US Service Animals - Service Animal Laws in Alabama | Where Service Animals Are Allowed

By USSA
Alabama recognizes dogs as service animals and miniature horses on particular cases. All other animals do not qualify as service animals. If you are seeking assistance from an animal that is not either of these, you can try and register it as an emotional
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