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Abstract: 

Colleges and universities are aware of the need to accommodate the physical, emotional, and, in some cases, medical, needs of their incoming and current students, if they want to be both competitive and in legal compliance. Some students with disabilities require the use of a “service animal,” also called an “assistance animal.” These are dogs that are specifically trained to perform important life tasks for people who otherwise would be unable to perform these tasks themselves or would have great difficulty doing so. This article examines both the legal and practical aspects of service animals aiding students in managing their disabilities, with references to statutes and case law on the extent and limitations of their use.

Keywords: Americans With Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; Sak v. City of Aurelia; Fair Housing Act

Affiliations:  1: Editor; 2: Editor.