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Know the difference between service and support animals
Author(s) -
Sutton Halley
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
disability compliance for higher education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-8001
pISSN - 1086-1335
DOI - 10.1002/dhe.30099
Subject(s) - service (business) , institution , test (biology) , emotional support , anxiety , psychology , significant difference , veterinary medicine , medical education , medicine , social psychology , business , law , political science , social support , biology , ecology , psychiatry , marketing
Since 2005, service and therapy dogs have become more prevalent on campuses, whether utilized as part of an institutionwide effort to decrease anxiety in students during test‐taking seasons or for individuals with disabilities using therapy dogs regularly. Make sure that both your institution and your students are up to date on the responsibilities for both service animals and support animals on campus. However, the law defines service dogs and emotional support animals differently, and emotional support animals, therapy dogs and comfort animals are not necessarily covered by the laws and rulings that govern service dogs.