Service Animals in Shelter Settings

 

Presented by the Transcen, Inc. and the Mid Atlantic ADA Center

This is a 90 minute session.

 

This session explored the differences in how the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act regulate service animals in shelter settings, including homeless, emergency and domestic abuse shelters. Our presenter, Jessica L. Hunt, Attorney Advisor for the Office of Disability Rights in the District of Columbia addressed scenarios in which these laws may apply. She provided guidance on issues related to service animals in shelter situations, including dogs with multiple handlers, how to accommodate service animals in shelters, and housing individuals with animal allergies.

 

Service Animals in Shelter Settings - Webinar Archive(link is external)

Service Animals in Shelter Settings - Webinar Transcript

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