The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as any dog* individually trained to assist a person with a disability. An animal fitting this description is considered a service animal under the ADA regardless of whether it is certified by a particular entity or wearing identifying markers. Below are resources from state and local agencies. Please note: This list will be updated regularly.

• Illinois Attorney General Service Animal Guide
• The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for service Animals