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Re: Service dogs for those with Asperger's Syndrome (Score: 1)
by Twinklee Thursday, October 04 @ 17:42:23 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | This organization you are quoting is very anti-service dog for those on the continuum of the higher functioning autism spectrum. Wrackspurt's interpretation of a service dog is flawed, her/his quotes are inaccurate.
The ADA's own website (http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/qasrvc.htm) is quoted in the following:
"2. Q: What is a service animal?
A: The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government."
--> YOU HAVE YOUR QUOTE WRONG!
Furthermore:
"3. Q: How can I tell if an animal is really a service animal and not just a pet?
A: Some, but not all, service animals wear special collars and harnesses. Some, but not all, are licensed or certified and have identification papers. If you are not certain that an animal is a service animal, you may ask the person who has the animal if it is a service animal required because of a disability. However, an individual who is going to a restaurant or theater is not likely to be carrying documentation of his or her medical condition or disability. Therefore, such documentation generally may not be required as a condition for providing service to an individual accompanied by a service animal. Although a number of states have programs to certify service animals, you may not insist on proof of state certification before permitting the service animal to accompany the person with a disability.
Service animals perform some of the functions and tasks that the individual with a disability cannot perform for him or herself. Guide dogs are one type of service animal, used by some individuals who are blind. This is the type of service animal with which most people are familiar. But there are service animals that assist persons with other kinds of disabilities in their day-to-day activities."
So, in fact, service dogs for those who are on the autistic spectrum are legitimate. Those that have a form of autism experience various amounts of stress when interacting in public as well as at home. The manifestations of the stress may be mitigated with having a service dog. The stress itself, as well.
How do I know this? Isis, my service dog has been a Godsend. For the reasons as to why, they are varied and extensive. But, suffice it to say, she has been extremely helpful in mitigating the world.
She's not a pet. She is working, do not distract her from her job. Just because I don't look like I have a disability, doesn't give you the right to judge whether I need my service animal! That is between my doctor and myself. |
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Re: Service dogs for those with Asperger's Syndrome (Score: 1)
by sigholdaccountlost Friday, October 05 @ 09:43:39 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | Except that:
A: Asperger's is considered a disability
B: They wouldn't let him have a service dog if he didn't need it to perform said tasks. |
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