Although there has been a fair amount of debate regarding whether FHA even applies to post-secondary education, HUD, DOJ, and the courts agree that it does.[62]. [38]2018 U.S.Dist. [87]These businesses must modify policies, practices or procedures to allow a service animal in any area open to the public. In court documents, the EEOC stated that Ellison, who suffers from social anxiety disorder and depression, notified the carrier of his need for his service animal to accompany him at all times. Although in theMaubachandClarkcases the judge in each case wrote a footnote commenting on the lack of any Title I service animal regulation, a footnote is dicta and not of precedential value.[41]. As in theRamoscase, the federal district court in California rejected the motion to dismiss, held that the plaintiffs had a plausible claim under the public accommodation travel services category, and that the Title III applicability issue for TNCs needed further legal development. The federal court cases concerning these Title II service systems are summarized below. Content was developed by the ADA Knowledge Translation Center and is based on professional consensus of ADA experts and the ADA National Network. Documentation may not be required for public access as a condition of entry (prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act). lawsuit The mans psychiatrist had prescribed an emotional support animal to help him control anxiety, cope with nightmares and maintain appropriate social interactions. The judge ruled the case was filed in the wrong state and ordered the case moved to another jurisdiction. Fox would absolutely go after that audience, she said. [30]Not long after Mr. Arndt was hired by the Ford Company, he began to have issues at work related to PTSD and requested permission to bring Cadence, his service dog, to work. This includes where they areallowed in public, housing information, what businesses need to know,plus much more. In addition, the district may be responsible for training staff and students on appropriate behavior and/or conduct around a service animal if necessary.[48]. [49]The expectation that a service animal can accompany a student if it meets the definition under the ADA regulations has become complicated because another federal law is also relevant for students with disabilities in public education, theIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA). It should be noted that the legal definition of a service animal under the federal ADA regulations may be different from the definition of an assistance animal or a service animal under a state law or other federal law. This is not usually an easy task, and many people need at least some help.