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D. Although service dogs are generally allowed in public areas of the University, it may
be appropriate, in limited instances, to exclude a service dog from certain areas of the
University where the dog’s presence may cause a fundamental alteration to the nature
of the service or program provided in the area. The University will decide, on a case-
by-case basis, which areas of the University fall into this limited exception. Some
examples of areas where service dogs may be excluded include, but are not limited to:
1) Sterile rooms (e.g., certain research laboratories);
2) Areas where food is prepared (although service dogs cannot generally be
excluded from dining areas where food is present nor can they be excluded
from communal food preparation areas, such as are commonly found in
residence halls);
3) Areas where the use of a service dog may compromise the integrity of certain
research;
4) Areas with research/demonstration animals.
The determination of whether service dogs may be excluded from a public area of
campus must be made in collaboration with AccessibleNU and the Office of Equal
Opportunity and Access. Upon receiving such a request, the appropriate University
representatives will analyze the circumstances surrounding the request and evidence
pertaining to the request, and make an individualized determination regarding
whether service dogs should be excluded in the area.
E. Individuals with disabilities who require a service dog will not be denied access when
another individual on the premises is allergic to dogs. In such instances, both parties
should consult with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access or AccessibleNU to
determine if both parties can be accommodated. (See Section VII of this policy.)
F. A person with a disability may be asked to remove a service dog from the premises if
(1) the dog is out of control or aggressive and the owner does not take effective action
to control it; (2) the dog is not housebroken; (3) the dog is physically ill; (4) the dog
attempts to enter a place on campus where the presence of an animal causes danger to
the safety of the owner and/or members of the University community; (5) the dog
attempts to enter any place on campus where the dog’s safety is compromised; (6) the
dog attempts to enter any place on campus where service and assistance animals are
prohibited. (See Section I(D) of this policy.) If a member of the University
community requests that a person with a disability remove their service dog, the
requestor must notify the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access or AccessibleNU
immediately.
G. Students who require the use of a service dog on campus are strongly encouraged to
contact AccessibleNU to register as a student with a disability and to determine what
assistance is available. Information provided to AccessibleNU will not be released
without the signed consent of the student or as allowed by law.
H. Employees who require the use of a service dog on campus are strongly encouraged
to contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. The Office of Equal
Opportunity and Access will assist the employee in navigating the workplace,