Residence Hall Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Policy and AgreementPolicy and Agreement • May 9th, 2022
Contract Type FiledMay 9th, 2022Indiana Tech recognizes the importance of “Service Animals” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs), supported by the Fair Housing Act. The University is committed to allowing individuals with disabilities the use of a Service Animal (SA) on campus to facilitate their full participation and equal access to the University’s programs and activities. Indiana Tech is also committed to allowing Emotional Support Animals, necessary to provide individuals with mental health disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy University housing. This Policy explains the specific requirements applicable to an individual’s use of an Emotional Support Animal in University housing. Indiana Tech reserves the right to amend this Policy as circumstances require. This Policy applies solely to Emotional Support Animals that may be necessary in University housing. It does not apply to “service animals” as defined by the ADAAA, and w