Question About LDS Church - Disability

[BryanS77]

If a church member has a disability or develops a disability that requires the need of a trained service dog and has a trained service dog to accommodate their disability or medical condition, is that a good reason for that member to quit the LDS church? 'To my knowledge, trained service dogs are not allowed in the meetinghouses and in the temples (The Americans With Disabilities Act does not apply to churches, temples, mosques, and other places of worship)

[rmrichesjr]

You might find some relevant information on the topic by searching on the main site. My first search found this as the first returned link: https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/stu ... s?lang=eng (If that link does not work well for you, please try omitting the "abn."

[sbradshaw]

General Handbook 38.8.28.8 (service animals in meetinghouses) and 27.1.3 (service animals in temples) are also relevant.

Being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is about much more than attending church meetings on Sundays. If you or someone you know is not able to attend for physical, emotional, or other medical reasons, you can request from ward leaders that the sacrament be brought to your home. There are also ways you can participate and serve. Ward members (though imperfect) are there to help – but most important, Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ will never forsake you.

We need all types of people in the Church – not just those who fit a stereotypical mould. We're all in this together as we strive to become like our Savior and receive his healing – don't let anyone tell you you don't belong!