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Assistance Dogs/Service Dogs:

Assistance Dogs International An organization for Service Dog providers.
Americans With Disabilities Act The federal law defining access for PWD (People with Disabilities)
Department of Justice: Guide to Disability Rights Laws or ADA Regulations THE Source for information on Disability Rights
Dr. P A good general guide to Assistance Dogs
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners An organization for PWD's who utilize Service/Assistance Dogs
Commonly Asked Questions About Service Animals In Places Of Business
Pets and People An organization that helps PWD train their own Assistance Dog.

Pet Assisted Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy/Animal Assisted Activities):

Northeast Rehab Hospital A good resource for lots of information including what makes a good PAT dog, safety guidelines and infection control.
Effectiveness of Pet Facilitated Therapy in a Nursing Home A good academic study - one of the first
Professor Hunt's Therapy Dog Page Some good information
A Physician's View of Animal Assisted Therapy
Find a group to join DogPlay has a good list of organizations
Childlife of Greater New York is an organization of Child Life Professionals some of whom administrate Pet Assisted Therapy programs in acute care facilities.
Take a look at our Read More About Pet Assisted Therapy page

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