Service Animals
External Links
Northwest Justice Project, CLEAR Hotline
CLEAR is the statewide intake line for free and low-cost civil legal aid in Washington. Individuals with low incomes and legal issues may receive legal resources, information, and referrals to legal services providers in their geographic area. In King County, individuals may access these services by calling 2-1-1. Otherwise, individuals may reach CLEAR by calling 1 (888) 201-1014 or use the online intake form on the website. Seniors (people age 60 and over) can access intake by calling CLEAR*Sr at 1 (888) 387-7111. Veterans may dial 1 (855) 657-8387.
Washington State Human Rights Commission: Service Animal Questions
Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) is a state agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Washington Law Against Discrimination. WSHRC also provides information about service animals and employment, as well as service animals and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Service Animal Facts – Northwest ADA Center
The Northwest Americans with Disabilities Act (NWADA) center provides information about the rights of a service animal user, the laws that protect the rights of a person who uses a service animal, and questions a public entity is permitted to ask. It also provides links to further webpages with information about service animals and the rights of people with disabilities who use service animals at work and in public places.
VIDEO: Service & Companion Animal Owners – Know Your Rights!
This video explains the rights of service and companion animal owners in Washington State. This video was produced by DRW’s Rooted in Rights, and made possible through a partnership with Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council and Disability Rights Washington.
The video is 4 minutes and 27 seconds in length, and is captioned.
VIDEO: A Business Owners’ Guide to Service & Companion Animals
This video explains the responsibilities of business owners in relation to service and companion animals in Washington state. This video was produced by DRW’s Rooted in Rights, and made possible through a partnership with Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council and Disability Rights Washington.
The video is 8 minutes and 43 seconds in length, and is captioned.