There are 500,000 ADA service dogs in the United States. Every single one of their handlers deserves to

Shop at a store
Go to the grocery store
Visit their doctor
Walk down the street
Use public transit
Stay at a hotel
Shop at a store

in peace.

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Yes, it’s my service dog, Yes, it’s my civil right!™

Every day, Americans with disabilities who use service dogs are denied their rights.

At Justice Speaks, our mission is to educate our society on the appropriate response to service dogs and their handlers whether or not their disabilities are visible. We aim to provide ADA-protected access to day-to-day services to all handlers.

WHAT WE DO

TRAINING

We train school-aged kids on what a service dog is, how to act around service dogs, and how to advocate for service dog handlers’ rights.

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WORKPLACE COMPLIANCE

We train employees, HR staff, and senior staff members of businesses on service dog handle rights according to the ADA law.

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ADVOCACY

We provide resources to the community to learn more about service dog handler rights and what to do when they aren’t respected.

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WHY WE DO IT

Every day, people like Cathy and Aziza are denied their ADA-guaranteed rights to take part in regular activities because they’re accompanied by something that provides them necessary support: their service dogs.

Restaurants and Cafes

Service dog handlers may face challenges when attempting to dine in restaurants or cafes. Some establishments might mistakenly refuse entry, not recognizing that service dogs are legally allowed to accompany their handlers in public eating areas, not just patios or outdoor spaces. This misunderstanding can lead to service dog handlers being unjustly asked to leave or dine outside, despite the ADA’s clear stipulation that service dogs are permitted in areas where the general public is allowed.

Hotels and Lodging

Accommodation providers sometimes lack awareness or understanding of the ADA’s provisions regarding service dogs. This can result in service dog handlers being denied access to hotel rooms or being charged extra fees for their service dogs. Such practices are against the ADA, which mandates that service dogs are allowed in all guest rooms and public areas in hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments without additional charges.

Public Transportation and Ride Shares

Service dog handlers might encounter difficulties when using public transportation, such as buses, trains, taxis, or well-known ride share services. Drivers may be unaware that service dogs must be allowed to accompany their handlers on all forms of public transportation. This can lead to service dog handlers being denied boarding or being asked to provide proof of their dog’s status, which goes against the ADA guidelines stating that service dogs can travel with their handlers without any special identification or documentation. Some ride share app drivers may pull away as soon as they see their rider has a service dog!

Interested in bringing Justice Speaks to your workplace to educate your staff on service dog handler rights?
Are you a teacher or administrator who’d like us to visit your classrooms to talk about service dog advocacy?

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If you can’t bite ’em, educate ’em!™

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