According to the U.S. Department of Justice, many people with disabilities use a service animal in order to fully participate in everyday life.
- What is a service animal? Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.
- Do service animals have to wear a vest or patch or special harness identifying them as service animals? No. The ADA does not require service animals to wear a vest, ID tag, or specific harness.