Service Animals
Can a fish be a service animal?
Yes, but only for emotional support.
Do handicap spots have to have a sign with the international symbol of accessibility on it?
Yes
Could an employee read the menu out loud for someone who has difficulty seeing?
Yes, this would help the customer be able to order exactly what they want without the struggle of trying to read.
Is it or is it not required for the caretaker to assist a child with down syndrome to go to the restroom?
It is required to assist a child with Down Syndrome going to the bathroom.
Is the weight of a mobility device important?
Yes.
Can certain dog breeds be better for different disabilities?
Yes, some breeds work better for different tasks.
Where parking spaces are limited must there be a van accessible parking spot?
Yes, but it does not have to be labeled.
Is it required for an employer to hire people who can specifically help with others disabilities?
No, but it would help everyone out.
When you adopt a child with a disability, are the parents supposed to participate in a parenting class to learn how to help their kid?
Yes, when any parent has a disabled child they should or have to take care of your child properly.
Do crutches or other braces count as a mobility device?
Yes, while they may not be specific for disabled people like canes or walkers they are still used to get around.
Can certain animals be banned as service animals?
Yes, certain breeds like pitbulls are banned.
Does the aisle between 2 van accessible spaces need to be the same size as the spaces?
Yes.
When hired do you need a translator for a deaf person?
No, you don't have to have one, but it would help the disabled person.
Must daycare's/schools make modifications to their policies and practices to allow for children with disabilities to participate?
Yes, they must make changes to make every student included in the practices in the classroom.
Can golf carts be used a a mobility devices for disabled people?
Yes, anything that is battery, fuel, or other engines may be used.
When in a public place can someone ask to see your service animals paper work?
No
At rehabilitation facilities, percent of the parking spaces have to be van accessible.
20%, 1 of every 6 has to be van accessible.
Do deaf people have to bring their own interpreter wherever they go?
No, a family member or a friend would work just the same.
Does there have to be a trained staff member who can assist a child with a disability like diabetes?
Yes, this trained staff member is usually the schools nurse.
Is harm to the environment a factor put into the mobility devices.
Yes, the materials used can harm the environment based on how many materials they need.
Are service animals also pets?
No, they are not allowed to be both even after their work is done.
If there are 76-100 parking spaces how many of them must be van accessible?
4
In the case that a person is blind must you accommodate them an electronic copy of an email or paper document that reads out loud?
You do not have to but as an employer it is in your best interest to accommodate them.
Do staff members need to be trained on how to aid a child with autism like on how to deescalate a situation when that child is acting out?
Yes, the staff should be able to deescalate a situation without causing the child to have an even worse meltdown.
Can a person with a disability enter a business or government facility on a golf cart or other powered option?
Yes, but if proven that they cannot be used safely it then becomes a problem.