We must ensure equal access for veterans and their service dogs

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By Dr. Robin Ganzert

A U.S. Navy veteran recently reported that she was denied entry to an Atlanta restaurant with her post-traumatic stress (PTS) service dog, allegedly due to the manager’s claims that she didn’t “look disabled enough” to require an assistance animal.

Unfortunately, while they don’t always make the news, stories like this one are all too familiar, with our nation’s veterans and their specially trained PTS service dogs 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 their service dogs 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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