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Disability Support Services 121 East Annex Front, ME 044695725 Tel: 2075812319 (V) TTY: 2075812325 Fax: 2075819420 www.umaine.edu/disability Service and Assistance Animal Guidelines and Agreement

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1. Check with your local laws and regulations regarding the requirements for service and assistance animals.
2. Determine if you meet the criteria for needing a service or assistance animal. This usually involves having a physical or mental disability that limits your daily life activities.
3. Consult with a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or therapist, to obtain documentation or recommendation for a service or assistance animal.
4. Research and select a suitable service or assistance animal that meets your specific needs and requirements. Dogs are the most commonly chosen animals for service and assistance roles.
5. Ensure that the chosen service or assistance animal is properly trained to perform tasks or provide support related to your disability. Consider professional training if necessary.
6. Register your service or assistance animal with the appropriate organizations, if required by your local laws or if you wish to utilize specific benefits or protections.
7. Understand and respect the responsibilities and rights associated with having a service or assistance animal, including proper care, hygiene, and adherence to public access regulations.
8. Regularly evaluate and update the training or support needs of your service or assistance animal to ensure their continued effectiveness in assisting you.

Who needs service and assistance animal?

1. Individuals with physical disabilities, such as mobility impairments or visual impairments, may need service animals to assist them in daily tasks and improve their independence.
2. People with psychiatric or mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or anxiety disorders, may benefit from the companionship and support provided by assistance animals.
3. Those with sensory processing disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder, could benefit from the calming and grounding presence of a service or assistance animal.
4. Individuals with chronic illnesses or medical conditions that require regular monitoring or assistance may also benefit from having a service or assistance animal.
5. Service and assistance animals can also be helpful for children with developmental disabilities or those experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties.
6. Ultimately, the need for a service or assistance animal is determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the individual's specific disability or condition and their potential benefits from having such an animal.

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What is service and assistance animal?

Service and assistance animals are specially trained animals that provide support and assistance to individuals with disabilities.

Who is required to file service and assistance animal?

Individuals with disabilities who require the assistance of a service or assistance animal are required to file for them.

How to fill out service and assistance animal?

To fill out paperwork for a service or assistance animal, individuals typically need to provide information about their disability and how the animal helps them.

What is the purpose of service and assistance animal?

The purpose of service and assistance animals is to provide support and assistance to individuals with disabilities in performing tasks and activities of daily living.

What information must be reported on service and assistance animal?

Information that must be reported on service and assistance animals typically includes the type of disability the individual has, the tasks the animal is trained to perform, and any certifications or training the animal has received.