Definition
Service animal - any dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability and meets the definition of “service animal” under the Americans with Disabilities Act - 28 CFR 35.104. The work or tasks performed must be directly related to the individual’s disability.
Policy
In compliance with applicable law, the College generally allows service animals in its buildings, classrooms, residence center, cafeteria, recreational center, activities and events when the animal is accompanied by an individual with a disability who indicates the service animal is trained to provide, and does provide, a specific service to them that is directly related to their disability. The College may not permit service animals when the animal poses a substantial and direct threat to health or safety or when the presence of the animal constitutes a fundamental alteration to the nature of the program or service. The College will make those determinations on a case-by-case basis.
Conflicting Disabilities
Some people may have allergic reactions to animals that are substantial enough to qualify as disabilities. The College will consider the needs of both persons in meeting its obligations to reasonably accommodate all disabilities and to resolve the problem as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Students requesting allergy accommodations should contact Student Services at SupportServices@ilisagvik.edu.