standards set by Assistance Dogs International and the International Guide Dog Federation, but individual dogs are still only really certified by their program. If you were to take that service ‘certified’ dog from an institute’ over to another ‘accredited ‘accredited institute,’ the chances are slim the dog will receive approval. A more minor comment is that there is no such thing as an ‘accredited service animal institution.’ There are currently only service/guide dog institutions. In Ontario, under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a letter from a medical practitioner can be used to prove the need for a service dog. The letter may not prove the dog is properly trained, but observing the team can often demonstrate whether or not the dog is trained. Staff can also ask the handler what tasks the dog performs.” In addition to dogs that come from recognize training schools, the regulations should allow those dogs provincially accredited to have the benefits under these regulations. Air Services Application Subject to subsections (2) and (3), this Part applies to “1. an air carrier. An air carrier referred to in subsection (1), is not required to provide an accommodation in accordance with this Part if (a) the accommodation is required by a person with a disability during flight; and b) there is no cabin personnel.” It seems to say that nothing has to be done for a person with a disability on a small aircraft. This is not acceptable, as there are places which cannot be reached by the larger aircraft. With the modernization of the Codes of Practice, we would have hoped for an improvement in this area.
standards set by Assistance Dogs International and the International Guide Dog Federation, but individual dogs are still only really certified by their program. If you were to take that ‘certified’ service dog from an ‘accredited institute’ over to another ‘accredited institute,’ the chances are slim the dog will receive approval. A more minor comment is that there is no such thing as an ‘accredited service animal institution.’ There are currently only service/guide dog institutions. In Ontario, under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a letter from a medical practitioner can be used to prove the need for a service dog. The letter may not prove the dog is properly trained, but observing the team can often demonstrate whether or not the dog is trained. Staff can also ask the handler what tasks the dog performs.” In addition to dogs that come from recognize training schools, the regulations should allow those dogs provincially accredited to have the benefits under these regulations. Air Services “1. Application Subject to subsections (2) and (3), this Part applies to an air carrier. An air carrier referred to in subsection (1), is not required to provide an accommodation in accordance with this Part if (a) the accommodation is required by a person with a disability during flight; and b) there is no cabin personnel.” It seems to say that nothing has to be done for a person with a disability on a small aircraft. This is not acceptable, as there are places which cannot be reached by the larger aircraft. With the modernization of the Codes of Practice, we would have hoped for an improvement in this area.
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