Disability Rights

A fully trained service dog resting calmly on the floor under a restaurant table, demonstrating proper public access behavior under ADA laws.

Know Your Rights: A Simplified Guide to ADA Laws Regarding Service Animals in Public Spaces

Lee Atherton / April 5, 2026

Traveling and dining out with a service dog shouldn’t be stressful, but confusion over the law often makes it so. Our simplified guide breaks down your rights under the ADA for public spaces like restaurants, and the ACAA for airplanes, so you can navigate the world with confidence and peace of mind.

A yellow Labrador psychiatric service dog wearing a red 'Do Not Pet' vest performing deep pressure therapy on a woman seated on a park bench.

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Beyond Companionship: A Guide to the Life-Saving Work of Psychiatric Service Dogs (part 1)

Lee Atherton / March 15, 2026

A psychiatric service dog offers more than comfort—they offer
intervention. This guide details the specific, trained tasks these dogs perform to mitigate disabilities
like PTSD and severe anxiety. Learn how tasks like Deep Pressure Therapy, reality testing, and
medical alerts help handlers reclaim their lives and navigate the world with confidence.