Wednesday, June 5, 2024
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET

Understand ADA, FHA & HUD Guidance to Process Requests with Confidence

College and University housing offices are likely making room for a wide-variety of animals on campus due to the increase in requests for service and emotional support animals as accommodations under the ADA. It can be easy for administrators (and residents, alike!) to become confused and overwhelmed by the amount of requests for animals on campus.

Additionally, different regulations govern the presence of service animals on campuses versus the presence of emotional support animals in residential facilities, so you are likely seeing requests for animals that range from typical household animals to, at times, not so typical species. It’s challenging to know which requests must be approved, as well as which may be denied.

Prepare Now

Join this online training June 5, 2024 to understand what is and what is not required in processing animal-related housing accommodation request. Our expert presenter will offer practical insight into the requirements surrounding these accommodation requests, including some of the misunderstood and overlooked aspects of the ESA accommodation process. You’ll explore the necessary processes and key considerations for successful policies related to animals in housing, with the goal of balancing the protection of the institution and supporting the access and inclusion needs of students with disabilities.

Take Action

Gain crucial, actionable takeaways that will help you: 

• Gain an understanding of how the FHA impacts postsecondary campuses when evaluating assistance animals under HUD guidance.
• Learn the differences between a service animal and ESA, including rights under the ADA and FHA so you can be confident in your decisions.
• Learn the importance of how a well-developed process can assist with consistency in assessment and determinations.
• Examine HUD guidelines to understand appropriate documentation requests/guidelines and how to further inquire about a proposed ESA.
• Review housing processes and protocols for moving an animal into a campus residence.
• Establish appropriate, objective, and consistent accommodation request/review processes including documenting process/determinations and writing justifications when denying a request.

Presenter

Attorney Desiree Klemm-Kafel currently serves at the Assistant Director of Disability Resources at Washington University in St. Louis.
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