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Emotional Support Animals. Licensees of the CSWMFT Board are increasingly being asked by clients provide letters of support stating the client requires an emotional support animal (ESA) or service animal.
The work or tasks performed must be directly related to the individual's disability. (b) Under particular circumstances set forth in the ADA regulations at 28 CFR 35.136 (i), a miniature horse may qualify as a service animal.
Read on to learn which service animals are covered by Ohio law and the ADA—including how these laws treat emotional support animals—and which public accommodations must allow you to bring your assistance animal.
How Can I Register My Dog as an Emotional Support Animal in Ohio? There is no need to register your animal in a database or get them a special license to take advantage of ESA protections.
In Ohio, a valid ESA letter is a signed document from a healthcare professional licensed for Ohio that recommends an emotional support animal to help alleviate symptoms of the owner’s mental health condition.
Qualifying for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) in Ohio hinges primarily on receiving an official diagnosis from a licensed mental health professional. This diagnosis should confirm that you’re living with a mental or emotional disability that significantly limits one or more of your major life activities.
The Board recognizes that ESAs can, when used appropriately, be an important part of ensuring the mental and emotional health of certain persons; service animals are also an important part of ensuring the health and independence of many persons with disabilities or mental and emotional disorders.