LANDER UNIVERSITY ASSISTANCE ANIMAL POLICY AND AGREEMENTLander University Assistance Animal Policy and Agreement • March 14th, 2024
Contract Type FiledMarch 14th, 2024Lander University recognizes the importance of “Service Animals” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the broader category of “Assistance Animals” under the Fair Housing Act that provide physical and/or emotional support to individuals with disabilities. Lander University is committed to allowing individuals with disabilities the use of a Service Animal on campus to facilitate their full-participation and equal access to the University’s programs and activities. Lander University is also committed to allowing Assistance Animals necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to useand enjoy University housing. This Policy explains the specific requirements applicable to an individual’s use of an Assistance Animal in University housing. Lander University reserves the right to amend this Policy as circumstances require. This policy applies solely to “Assistance Animals” which may be necessary in University housing. It does n