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Servi vice ce Animals ls as a Modifica icatio tion n (ADA) A)
- A dog
- Individually trained to do work or perform tasks
- For the benefit of an individual with a disability, the
work or tasks performed by the service animal must be directly related to the handler’s disability
- Miniature horses may also be considered a
modification (The crime deterrent effects of an animal’s presence and
the provi vision sion of emotion ional support, rt, well-being ing, comfo fort, rt, or companion ionsh ship ip does s not constitu stitute work or tasks s for the purpose se of this s definitio inition.)
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Miniatu ature re Horses s as a Modifica icatio tion n (ADA) A)
- Miniature horses generally range in height from 24
inches to 34 inches measured to the shoulders and generally weigh between 70 and 100 pounds. Entities covered by the ADA must modify their policies to permit miniature horses where reasonable.
- The facility must be able to accommodate the miniature
horse’s type, size, and weight
- The miniature horse must:
1) Be housebroken 2) Under the owner’s control 3) Not compromise the legitimate safety requirements of the facility
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