🎓 PRESENTATION NOTES – HIGH SCHOOL

Title: “Service Dogs, Civil Rights, and Disability Law”

Educational Focus:

• Service dogs are part of disability civil rights.

• Covered under the ADA.

• Protects access to education and public spaces.

Clarify Differences:

Service Dog vs. Therapy Dog vs. Emotional Support Animal

Type Public Access? Special Training?

Service Dog Yes Yes

Therapy Dog No Yes

Emotional Support Animal No No specific task training

Ethical Discussion:

• Why documentation cannot be required

• Privacy rights

• Inclusion in schools

Closing Message for All Groups

“Service dogs are not just dogs — they are trained partners that help people live independent, safe, and successful lives.”