We must ensure equal access for veterans and their service dogs

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By Dr. Robin Ganzert

A U.S. Navy veteran recentlyĀ reportedĀ that she was denied entry to an Atlanta restaurant with her post-traumatic stress (PTS) serviceĀ dog, allegedly due to the managerā€™s claims that she didnā€™t ā€œlook disabled enoughā€ to require an assistance animal.

Unfortunately, while they donā€™t always make the news, stories like this one are all too familiar, with our nationā€™sĀ veteransĀ and theirĀ specially trained PTSĀ serviceĀ dogsĀ facing regular scrutiny and illegal discrimination in commercial venues across the country.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that serve the public to allow people with disabilities to bring theirĀ serviceĀ dogsĀ into all areas where customers are normally permitted.

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  1. I’m Sorry but it is not necessary to drag a service dog everywhere the veteran goes. These veterans are just trying to get attention. I have had PTSD for 47 years and I can say that when I see a “Service Dog” at the V.A. all I feel is embarrassed.

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