RESOURCES &

INFORMATION

Team Hinkle recognizes that each individual has unique experiences with their disabilities, diagnoses, and service animals.

We’ve done our best to offer a collection of resources from reputable organizations for those who are seeking additional information or guidance.

We encourage you to be skeptical of what you read on the Internet—even this website—and to consult professionals, qualified experts, government agencies, and city/state resources local to you if you have specific questions.

The information on this page is presented as a resource. It is not an endorsement of any organization or their policies & practices and should not be considered legal, medical, or veterinary advice.

ETIQUETTE

Service dogs adhere to rigid behavioral rules, and there are a few things to consider when you happen upon a team in public.

GEAR WE LOVE

*we don’t make any money from these companies…we just love their products

MYTHS

There is A LOT of incorrect information out there about service dogs, so we’d like to address a few of the most common misconceptions we encounter.

This information is USA-specific.


FEDERAL RESOURCES

Americans With Disabilities Act

Centers for Disease Control + Prevention

U.S. Department of Education

*The DOE enforces Title II of the ADA

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

*HHS enforces Title II of the ADA

U.S. Department of Justice

*The DOJ enforces Title II and Title III of the ADA

U.S. Department of Labor

*Within the DOL, the OFCCP and the CRC handle Title II and employment/workplace-related aspects of the ADA.

U.S. Department of Transportation

*The DOT enforces regulations governing transit

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

*The EEOC enforces Title I of the ADA

USA.GOV

LEGAL RESOURCES

American Bar Association

Animal Legal and Historical Center

Legal Services Corporation

National Disability Rights Network

U.S. Department of Justice

RESOURCES

This is by no means an exhaustive list of resources, but it’s a place to start!

AIR TRAVEL

*The Air Carrier Access Act, not the ADA, protects rights of persons with disabilities during air travel

U.S. AIR TRAVEL FORMS

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

*Airlines traveling outside the U.S. are subject to the destination country’s rules and regulations regarding animal import/export, required documentation/vaccinations/tests, veterinarian qualifications, and pre-travel procedures.

*Depending on the destination country, it is possible some pre-travel procedures relating to service animals must begin 6+ months prior to departure.

*The timeline to acquire necessary animal health certificates from the USDA prior to international travel is very narrow.

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Assistance Dogs International

ORGANIZATIONS

ADA National Network

American Animal Hospital Association

American Kennel Club (AKC)

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

Assistance Dogs International (ADI)

Facial Pain Association

National Association of Guide Dog Users

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

International Guide Dog Federation

TRAINING RESOURCES

American Kennel Club (AKC)

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners

FEDERAL RESOURCES

Americans With Disabilities Act

Centers for Disease Control + Prevention

U.S. Department of Education

*The DOE enforces Title II of the ADA

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

*HHS enforces Title II of the ADA

U.S. Department of Justice

*The DOJ enforces Title II and Title III of the ADA

U.S. Department of Labor

*Within the DOL, the OFCCP and the CRC handle Title II and employment/workplace-related aspects of the ADA.

U.S. Department of Transportation

*The DOT enforces regulations governing transit

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

*The EEOC enforces Title I of the ADA

USA.GOV

LEGAL RESOURCES

American Bar Association

Animal Legal and Historical Center

Legal Services Corporation

National Disability Rights Network

U.S. Department of Justice

AIR TRAVEL

*The Air Carrier Access Act, not the ADA, protects rights of persons with disabilities during air travel

U.S. AIR TRAVEL FORMS

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

*Airlines traveling outside the U.S. are subject to the destination country’s rules and regulations regarding animal import/export, required documentation/vaccinations/tests, veterinarian qualifications, and pre-travel procedures.

*Depending on the destination country, it is possible some pre-travel procedures relating to service animals must begin 6+ months prior to departure.

*The timeline to acquire necessary animal health certificates from the USDA prior to international travel is very narrow.

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Assistance Dogs International

ORGANIZATIONS

ADA National Network

American Animal Hospital Association

American Kennel Club (AKC)

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

Assistance Dogs International (ADI)

Facial Pain Association

National Association of Guide Dog Users

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

International Guide Dog Federation

TRAINING RESOURCES

American Kennel Club (AKC)

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners

RESOURCES

This is by no means an exhaustive list of resources, but it’s a place to start!