Suffolk Law Student Handbook 2019-2020

muzzling a barking animal, obtaining refresher training for both the Service Animal and the Owner, and other appropriate measures. Damage: Owners of Service Animals are solely responsible for any damage to persons or University property caused by their Service Animals. Areas off Limits to Animals: The University may prohibit the use of Service Animals in certain locations because of health and safety restrictions. Restricted areas may include, but are not limited to: custodial closets, boiler rooms, facility equipment rooms, research laboratories, classrooms with research/demonstration animals, areas where protective clothing is necessary, wood and metal shops, motor pools, rooms with heavy machinery, and areas outlined in state law as being inaccessible to Service Animals. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis. To request an exception, the Owner must contact the Office of Disability Services or, in the case of law students, the Law School Dean of Students Office, or in the case of employees, Human Resources or the appropriate department representative. Members of the University community are required to abide by the following practices: They are to allow a Service Animal to accompany its Owner at all times and in all places on campus, except where animals are specifically prohibited. They are not to touch or pet a Service Animal unless invited to do so. They are not to feed a Service Animal. They are not to deliberately startle a Service Animal. They are to immediately report any disruptive behavior to SUPD. They are not to separate or attempt to separate an Owner from his/her Service Animal. They are not to inquire for details about the Owner's disability(ies). The nature of a person's disability is a private matter. Any questions regarding Service Animals or their Owners should be directed to the Office of Disability Services or, in the case of law students, the Law School Dean of Students Office, or in the case of employees, Human Resources. Requirements for Faculty, Staff, Students, and Other Members of the University Community: Students who reside on-campus and have a Service Animal that needs to reside with them on- campus do not need to register with the Office of Disability Services nor do they need to request housing accommodations. In advance of bringing a Service Animal to live on-campus, however, the Owner must register the Service Animal with the Department of Residence Life & Housing. Owner’s Responsibilities for Service Animals in Residence Halls: The Owner is responsible for assuring that the Service Animal does not unduly interfere with the routine activities of the residence hall or cause difficulties for students who reside there. The Owner is financially responsible for the actions of the Service Animal including bodily injury or property damage. The Owner’s responsibility covers but is not limited to replacement of furniture, carpet, window, wall covering, and the like. The Owner is expected to cover these costs at the time of repair and/or move-out. Service Animals in the Residence Halls

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