{"product_id":"animals-in-public-spaces-september-10-2026","title":"Animals in Public Spaces \u0026 Event Venues – September 10, 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThursday, September 10, 2026\u003cbr\u003e2:00 – 3:30 pm ET\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstablish \u0026amp; Enforce Policies That Are Compliant \u0026amp; Limit Confusion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether it’s a request to bring a dog into a dining hall or a demand to bring a cat into a public event in the recreation center, college campuses are facing a rising number of people arriving on campus with animals. Administrators and staff are often confused about whether or not to allow the animal access to campus buildings and grounds or to exclude the animal from the premises due to a “no pets policy” on campus. Interactions between handlers and campus personnel are often muddled and handled improperly, which can lead to the potential of a disability discrimination complaint. At times this is very public, adding to the stress. Crowds of people waiting to enter a venue when time is of the essence for someone to make a decision about whether or not to allow the animal in. It can be confusing, nerve-wracking and exclusive if not handled correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoin us on September 10, 2026 when our expert presenter will help participants explore current regulations related to public accommodations and animals on campus. Adjust to the rising number of animals that are appearing on campuses each day in public accommodation spaces, drawing from requirements for service animals under the ADA and also for access rights for ESAs under the Fair Housing Act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou’ll be better able to prepare for the influx of animals on your campus and manage their presence. Specifically, you will know what questions you can ask a handler, what behaviors the animal must exhibit, and how to exclude them if they are out of the handler's control, all while avoiding a potential claim of disability discrimination. Reduce institutional risk, improve employee confidence and create more accessible and inclusive campus environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTopics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLeave the webinar prepared with strategies to confidently: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEstablish and enforce policies related to service animal regulations and Title II and Title III obligations for places of public accommodation with regard to service animal access – \u003cstrong\u003ebe confident in the types of questions you can ask and actions you can take when members of the public visit places of public accommodation and are accompanied by an animal so you can avoid a potential claim of disability discrimination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDistinguish the difference between service and emotional assistance animals and the presence of these animals in campus facilities in general – \u003cstrong\u003edevelop, implement, and enforce legally defensible policies and procedures related to students’ rights to have animals on campus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eArm your staff with knowledge to empower them to make difficult decisions when necessary – \u003cstrong\u003eknow when and how to exclude animals that are out of control of the handler or who are not a service animal, at all, but are instead a personal pet of an owner being disguised as a service or ESA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eProactively educate students and employees on clear communication strategies – \u003cstrong\u003efocus on respectful, trauma informed interactions to reduce tension and preserve community trust while maintaining accessibility and inclusion. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eImprove your campus climate for all community members – \u003cstrong\u003ecreate an affirming and supportive environment for all students so that you can engage, retain and graduate them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eNavigate competing access concerns, such as situations involving allergies, asthma, trauma, or fear of animals – \u003cstrong\u003eavoid tension between individuals who both believe their needs should be prioritized. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresenter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\" alt=\"Headshot of Leigh Davis Fickling\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/Leigh_Davis_Fickling_Headshot_Circle.png?v=1782922751\" width=\"100x100\" height=\"100x100\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeigh Davis Fickling\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Deputy Director of the Title IX and Clery Compliance and an Accommodations Consultant at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/pages\/presenter-bio-leigh-davis-fickling\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for full bio.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaperClip Communications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51908862935260,"sku":"AC2241 Animals in Public Spaces 09.10.26","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/09.10.26AnimalsinPublicSpaces.jpg?v=1783355465","url":"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/products\/animals-in-public-spaces-september-10-2026","provider":"PaperClip Communications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}