Service Animals
Holidu is a company that prides itself on inclusivity. Guests who require special services should not be discriminated against.
Holidu asks that all of their hosts accommodate guests who require a service animal and thus comply with service animal laws in the EU. Service animals are not considered pets, meaning they are allowed in the property whether your property is considered pet friendly or not.
A service animal is usually considered to be a dog who is trained to assist its handler, some examples can be:
- Guide dogs for the blind
- Hearing alert dogs for the deaf
- Seizure alert dogs
- Assistance dogs
Please remember, service animals are not considered pets; therefore neither a pet fee, nor any extra cleaning fee, should be charged.
On May 3rd, 2008, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CPRD) entered into force. It includes an international agreement on the rights of people with disabilities, as well as obligations for all states to implement necessary regulations in order to secure those rights. As an international treaty, this convention is superordinate to national law and therefore, virtually speaking, globally applicable. The European Union has signed the convention as a representative for its member states.
According to the convention, people with disabilities must be granted the same opportunities and treatment as do people without such limitations. Among others, this means that people with disabilities must be granted access to any public, or even private, space that is usually open to the public. This includes stores, restaurants, hotels, and any other kind of accommodation provider.
Link to the homepage of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CPRD)
European laws: