# Requesting a Medical Letter

Use this text as an email or printed letter to your regulated health professional.

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Subject: Request for AODA-Compliant Service Animal Medical Letter

Dear [ Dr. / Health Professional's Last Name ],

I am writing to request a medical letter to confirm my requirement for a Service Animal, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Under Ontario law, Service Animal Users are not required to carry training certificates. The only valid legal documentation required for public access is a letter from a regulated health professional stating that the animal is required for reasons relating to a disability (O. Reg. 165/16 s. 80.45).

Could you please provide a brief letter on your official clinic letterhead? I have attached a standard, AODA-compliant template for your convenience. The letter does not need to disclose my specific diagnosis or the specific tasks the animal performs, preserving my medical privacy.

Thank you for your continued support of my treatment and accessibility needs.

[ Your Full Name ] [ Your Phone Number ] [ Your Date of Birth ]