JOURNAL ARTICLE

Learn how to distinguish between service animals, emotional support animals, and assistance animals.

Published In: Disability Compliance for Higher Education, 2023, v. 28, n. 12. P. 6 1 of 3
Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Gutierrez, Iván Resendiz 3 of 3

Abstract

In the past few years, an increasing number of college students have expressed interest in bringing their service animals, emotional support animals (ESAs), or assistance animals to campus to help them manage a variety of physical and mental health issues. Although most institutions have policies and procedures regarding animals on campus, colleges and universities should be prepared to handle complex or unique requests. Recently, some of the more unexpected ESA requests from individuals with disabilities have involved some particularly exotic animals — including a beehive, a baby kangaroo, and a large peacock. To help higher education professionals navigate this complex area, I've answered some frequently asked questions: [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

Source:Disability Compliance for Higher Education. 2023/07, Vol. 28, Issue 12, p6
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Health and Medicine
Publication Date:2023
ISSN:10861335
DOI:10.1002/dhe.31539
Accession Number:164437627
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