Quiz on Service Animals under the ADA

What is a service animal?

• A pet dog

• A dog trained for entertainment

• A dog trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability

• Any animal that provides comfort

What does "do work or perform tasks" mean?

• To play with the person

• To perform tricks

• The dog must be trained to take a specific action when needed to assist the person with a disability.

• To provide comfort

Are emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals considered service animals under the ADA?

• Yes, they are considered service animals.

• No, they are not considered service animals.

If someone's dog calms them when having an anxiety attack, does this qualify it as a service animal?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• It depends on the training

• Only if the dog is certified

Does the ADA require service animals to be professionally trained?

• Yes, they must be professionally trained.

• No, people with disabilities can train the dog themselves.

What questions can be asked to determine if a dog is a service animal?

• (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

• (1) What is your disability? and (2) what breed is the dog?

• (1) is the dog friendly? and (2) does the dog have a license?

• (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what is the disability?

Do service animals have to wear a vest or patch or special harness identifying them as service animals?

• Yes

• No

• Only in certain states

• Only for specific types of service animals

Can a person bring a service animal with them as they go through a salad bar or other self-service food lines?

• Yes, service animals must be allowed to accompany their handlers.

• No, service animals are not allowed in self-service food lines.

• Only if the service animal is small.

• Only during non-peak hours.

Can hotels assign designated rooms for guests with service animals, out of consideration for other guests?

• Yes, they can assign designated rooms.

• No, they must provide the same opportunity to reserve any available room.

Does a hospital have to allow an in-patient with a disability to keep a service animal in his or her room?

• Yes, service animals must be allowed in patient rooms.

• No, service animals are not allowed in patient rooms.

• Only if the patient has a specific medical condition.

• Only during visiting hours.