References to service animals herein refer to service animals as defined by the ADAAA. The provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition. The work or task a service animal has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person's disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition, however there is a special provision of the ADAAA that permits miniature horses in some cases. Definitions Service Animals:Ī service animal, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Costs associated with cleaning, repairs, and/or pest control required due to the presence of the service/assistance animal in any residence hall and/or apartment will be charged to the animal's owner. In all cases, the owner of the service/assistance animal is responsible for its behavior. Students living with service/assistance animals are expected to adhere to the same housing policies as all other residents in addition to this procedure. WSU will not allow in campus housing any animal that poses a threat to the health or safety of others, would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others, would pose an undue financial and administrative burden, or would fundamentally alter the nature of housing operations. Requests for an accommodation regarding an assistance animal must be supported by sufficient medical documentation for proper consideration of the request. Therefore, each request for such an assistance animal accommodation will be carefully considered and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. The health and safety of WSU students, faculty, staff, and assistance animals are paramount. Other trained or untrained animals that do work, perform tasks, provide assistance, and/or provide therapeutic emotional support for individuals with disabilities. The Fair Housing Act (FHA) identifies two types of assistance animals: This procedure governs the use of assistance animals as reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in campus housing. Wayne State University ("WSU" or the "University") is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities, fulfilling its obligations under state and federal law. Service and Assistance Animal Procedure for Housing Procedure Statement
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