Romemu Policy on Service Dogs in Romemu Facilities

Congregants with service dogs who meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of a service dog are permitted to have their dog accompany them to services, classes, and other programs at Romemu.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. The dog must be trained to take a specific action when needed to assist the person with a disability. For example, a person with diabetes may have a dog that is trained to alert him when his blood sugar reaches high or low levels. A person with depression may have a dog that is trained to remind her to take her medication. Or, a person who has epilepsy may have a dog that is trained to detect the onset of a seizure and then help the person remain safe during the seizure.

Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are not considered service animals under the ADA and may not be brought to Romemu services, classes, or other programs.