Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. What is an advantage of a Seeing Eye dog to a guide horse in public businesses?"
...1. Ascending and descending staircases 2. All of these options 3. More flexibility in public transportation 4. Enhanced maneuverability in an airplane Problems could arise with a guide horse in public business districts or areas. For example, if a business has a spiral staircase, it would be nearly impossible for a guide horse to climb. A trained horse can climb stairs usually without any trouble, but they do not appear to be as secure when descending on a downgrade. On the other hand, a dog seems to exploit confidence in either. It can curl up in any form of public transportation such as, taxis, subways, buses, and airplanes where a horse is not adaptable. According to the web site, www.npr.org (April 2002), regarding the American with Disabilities Act, it is stated that, "Confusion stemming from the current law prompted a move for a more careful definition. But the proposed change would exclude birds and horses, among other animals not technically considered common. These are just a few of the nontraditional service animals that are used across the country to help people with disabilities and psychological disorders. As their uses are expanding, however, the government is considering a proposal that would limit the definition of "service animal" to "a dog or other common domestic animal". Resource: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98958273 For additional questions concerning the ADA and service animals, please call the Department's ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) or visit the ADA Business Connection at ada.gov.
