服务的动物 vs Emotional Support Animals

Emotional Support Animal (other than service 动物s)

The college recognizes the broader category of “Assistance Animals” under the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that provide physical and/or emotional support to individuals 有残疾的. “Assistance Animals” are defined as a category of 动物s that may work, provide assistance, or perform physical tasks for an individual with a 残疾 and/or provide necessary emotional support to an individual with a mental or psychiatric 残疾, but which are not considered 服务的动物 under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).

A person may reside with an Assistance Animal in housing as a reasonable accommodation if:

1. The person has a 残疾.
2. The 动物 is necessary to afford the person with a 残疾 an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; and
3. There is an identifiable relationship or nexus between the 残疾 and the assistance the 动物 provides.

The Emotional Support Animal (ESA) must be contained within the resident’s privately assigned individual living quarters (room, suite, apartment) except to the extent the resident is taking the 动物 out for natural relief. When the ESA is outside the resident’s private living quarters, the 动物 must be in an 动物 carrier or controlled by a leash or harness. The ESA is not permitted in other areas of the college (e.g., other residence halls or apartment buildings, dining facilities, academic buildings, athletic buildings and facilities, classrooms, labs, libraries, etc.).

Emotional Support 动物s are encouraged to be at least 12 months of age.

A resident desiring use of an assistance 动物 in college housing must identify and register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) in advance, at least 45 days before housing for the 动物 is needed, and provide the following documentation:

1. Treating professional completes the Emotional Support Animal Documentation form
2. College resident completes the Emotional Support Request Form
   • The college reserves the right to request additional clarification or documentation to substantiate a 残疾 and/or need for the accommodation.
   • The ODS will validate the need for approved accommodations and work with the resident and campus officials to facilitate a supportive network.
   • The college reserves the right to request additional clarification or documentation to ensure the 动物 is suitable for college housing. This may include but not be limited to situations that involve 动物s under 12 months of age, 动物s that are considered unique (i.e. not a cat or dog), or 动物s that are suspected of being a health or safety risk to others.
     • For unique 动物s (i.e. not a cat or dog), the individual has the substantial burden of demonstrating a 残疾-related therapeutic need for the specific 动物 or the specific type of 动物. Residents with unique 动物s should also be prepared to provide the following additional information from their treating professional:
       • The date of the last consultation with the individual
       • Any unique circumstances justifying the individual’s need for the particular 动物 (if already owned or identified by the individual) or particular type of 动物, and
       • Whether the treating professional has reliable information about the 动物 or whether they specifically recommended this type of 动物.
     • The college may deny a request for an Emotional Support Animal in housing if the presence 关于动物的:
       • Poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others;
       • Would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others;
       • Would pose an undue financial and administrative burden; or
       • Would fundamentally alter the nature of housing operations
     • The college considers the following factors in determining whether the Emotional Support Animal is suitable for college housing:
       • Whether the 动物’s presence would otherwise violate individuals’ right to peace and quiet enjoyment of their dwelling.
       • Whether the 动物 is housebroken and able to live with others in a reasonable manner.
       • Whether the 动物’s vaccinations are up to date.
       • Whether the 动物 poses or has posed in the past a direct threat to the individual or others, such as injuring or acting aggressively.
       • Whether the 动物 is likely to cause or has caused excessive damage to housing beyond reasonable wear and tear.
3. Once an emotional support 动物 has been approved by the ODS, the resident must meet with their assigned Residence Life Director (or designee) to discuss guidelines for residing in college housing with an 动物.
   • During this meeting, the resident and Residence Life Director will complete the ODS 动物的清单.

This checklist must be completed before the 动物 can be brought into college housing.

Disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment.

服务的动物

The college recognizes “服务的动物” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). Pursuant to that law, a service 动物 is defined as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a 残疾, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental 残疾.

Other species of 动物s, whether wild or domestic, trained, or untrained, are not service 动物s for the purposes of this 定义. The work or tasks performed by a service 动物 must be directly related to the handler's 残疾. 犯罪威慑 effects of an 动物's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this 定义.

Service 动物s on campus must comply with all state and local licensure and vaccination 需求.

The care and supervision of a service 动物 is the responsibility of the individual who uses the 动物’s service. The individual must always maintain control of the 动物. The individual using the 动物’s service is responsible for ensuring the cleanup of all 动物 waste and for any damage caused by the 动物. 大学官员 and staff may designate 动物 toileting areas.

The college may prohibit the use of service 动物s in certain locations due to health or safety restrictions, where service 动物s may be in danger, or where their use may compromise the integrity of research. Exceptions to restricted areas may be granted on a case-by-case basis by contacting the Office of Disability Services (ODS). In making its decision, ODS will consult with the appropriate department regarding the nature of the restricted area.

Service dogs in training are permitted on campus in all public facilities on the same basis as working service 动物s (see Section above), provided that the dog is being led or accompanied by a trainer for the purpose of training the dog and the trainer has documentation confirming the trainer is affiliated with a recognized or certified service dog training organization.

Only adult dogs (twelve months of age or older) are considered service dogs in training under college policy. “Puppies in training” are not permitted in college buildings.

Service dogs in training are not permitted in classrooms, offices, or other areas of campus buildings not open to the general public.

A student with a 残疾 who wishes to utilize a service dog in training in college housing, classrooms, offices, or other areas of campus buildings not open to the general public must register with ODS and seek approval through the reasonable accommodation 过程.

A service 动物 may be removed from college facilities or grounds if disruptive (e.g., barking, wandering, displaying aggressive behavior) and the behavior is outside the duties of the service 动物. Ill, unhygienic, and/or unsanitary service 动物s are not permitted in public campus areas. The individual responsible for such an 动物 may be required to remove the 动物.