Developing an Assistance Animal Compliance Policy

(Retired)
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Developing an Assistance Animal Compliance Policy

(Retired)

Table of Contents

Overview

Learn sound guidelines for managing assistance animals on campus.

Agenda

  • Why Are We Talking about Assistance Animals?
    • Case law – Guinea pigs and miniature pinschers named Butch
    • Assistance animals vs. service animals
    • Fair Housing Act vs. Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Assistance Animal Myths Debunked
    • WHAT can you ask about the animal?
    • WHO needs to be involved?
    • WHERE are they permitted on campus?
    • HOW should you communicate their presence to the campus community?
  • Policy Checklist
    • Begin with the target implementation date, and assemble the stakeholders
    • Start the archaeological dig and construct the policy
    • Consider assignment processes and construct your process flowchart
    • Plan for likely issues, and gain approval for your policy
    • Execute training and communications
  • Final Q&A

Why is this event retired?

At AI we want to always ensure that the best and most current trainings are available to members, and we regularly review our trainings to ensure that is the case.