CANADIAN LEGISLATION

National Service Dogs is committed to helping service dog users achieve greater independence and equality. Service and guide dog use has been increasing steadily over the last 25 years and society, for the most part, has embraced the work of service providers across Canada, as well as the teams who have graduated from our programs. Despite increases in public education and increases in the number of "dogs with jobs" accessibility for many service/guide dog users can still be a challenge.

Accessibility laws across Canada differ province to province and in many cases are antiquated, poorly defined and do not take into account the various types of disabled people being supported by service dogs.

Although National Service Dogs has been providing services to children with autism for over a decade, NSD's autism service dog program is a new and innovated program by government standards and time lines.

National Service Dogs, together with our clients and supports, is working to improve access laws across Canada and to help families with children who have autism to claim the medical benefits they are entitled to.

The links below will direct you to government website's and other valuable resources.

Helpful Links