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Below please find information related to 天美传媒 Bay Community College’s service animal policy and regulations.<\/p>
天美传媒 Bay Community College generally permits service animals assisting individuals with disabilities in all facilities maintained by the College. Therefore, an individual with a disability shall be permitted to be accompanied by his\/her service animal in all areas of the College\u2019s facilities where members of the public are permitted.<\/p>
This policy applies only to facilities owned by the College or under its control. Please be advised that there may be restrictions imposed on the use of service animals in non-college facilities, such as hospitals, science laboratories or other clinical or internship experience locations. Such restrictions are established by the individual facilities according to their own policies and procedures and the College has no control over such restrictions.<\/p>
The Americans with Disabilities Act\u2019s regulations define \u201cservice animal\u201d as any dog that is individually\u00a0trained to do work or perform tasks<\/em>\u00a0for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, or intellectual disability.<\/p> Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition.<\/p> It is permissible for the College to make the following inquiries in order to determine whether an animal qualifies as a service animal:<\/p> The College\u00a0shall not<\/strong>\u00a0inquire about the nature or extent of a person\u2019s disability. Further, the College shall not make these inquiries about a service animal when it is readily apparent that an animal is trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability (e.g., the dog is observed guiding an individual who is blind, pulling a person\u2019s wheelchair, or providing assistance with stability or balance to an individual with an observable mobility disability).<\/p> Amanda Voce Work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to its handler\u2019s disability. Examples of work or tasks performed by service animals include, but are not limited to:<\/p> \u2022 Crime deterrent effects.<\/p> \u2022 The provision of emotional support, comfort, or companionship, often referred to as \u201ctherapy\u201d or \u201ccompanion\u201d animals.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Consistent with state law, all dogs on campus shall:<\/p> \u2022 possess an animal license in compliance with local ordinances<\/p> \u2022 be properly immunized and vaccinated<\/p> \u2022 wear a current rabies vaccination tag or possess proof of vaccination<\/p> It is recommended that a service animal wear some type of recognizable symbol identifying it as a service animal. A recognizable symbol identifying a service animal will alert others that the animal is working and not to distract or disturb the service animal. However, there is no requirement for documentation to prove that the animal has had particular training or is a \u201ccertified\u201d service animal.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t When practicable, a student, employee or visitor seeking to use a service animal is requested to notify the appropriate College office listed below prior to bringing the animal on to College property. A service animal\u2019s handler may be asked to complete a voluntary\u00a0Service Animal Registration Form<\/strong>. These documents shall be maintained confidentially by the College. If the animal qualifies as a service animal, the handler will voluntarily agree to comply with this policy at all times while the animal is on College property. Members of the general public intending to visit the college with a service animal should notify the appropriate office below when practicable.<\/p> Amanda Voce Jenna Anand<\/strong> Diane S. Carroll<\/strong> Contact the Campus Safety Office inside the main entrance at the Welcome Desk.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The College is not responsible for the care or supervision of a service animal. A service animal must be under the control of its handler at all times while on campus. In accordance with the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual\u2019s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal\u2019s safe, effective performance of tasks. Under those circumstances where a service animal is not tethered, the service animal must be otherwise under the handler\u2019s control (e.g., voice control, signals, or other effective means).\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The College may direct an individual with a disability to remove a service animal from the premises if the animal:<\/p> \u2022 is out of control and its handler does not take effective action to control it. (including the animal poses a direct threat to others on campus and\/or exhibits behavior that interferes with the educational process)<\/p> \u2022 is not housebroken, is ill, or presents a reoccurring offensive odor<\/p> \u2022 is not properly licensed and\/or vaccinated<\/p> If the College excludes a service animal from its premises, it shall still afford the individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in its programs or activity without having the service animal on the premises.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Members of the College Community should avoid:<\/p> \u2022 petting a service animal as it may distract the animal from its work<\/p> \u2022 feeding a service animal<\/p> \u2022 deliberately startling a service animal<\/p> \u2022 calling or attempting to attract the attention of a service animal<\/p> \u2022 attempting to separate a service animal from its handler<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Any person who believes that his\/her rights to use a service animal on College property have been violated may file a complaint by contacting:<\/p> Jenna AnandPermissible Inquiries 天美传媒 a Service Animal<\/strong><\/h3>
Specific questions related to the use of service animals on College property can be directed to: <\/em><\/h5>
<\/strong>Accessibility Advisor & Services Coordinator
avoce@ccsnh.edu<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tAdditional Information\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Services that\u00a0do not<\/strong>\u00a0qualify as work or tasks performed by a service animal include:<\/em><\/h5>
Students:\u00a0<\/em><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>
Accessibility Advisor & Services Coordinator
AVoce@ccsnh.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>
504\/Title II Coordinator
janand@ccsnh.edu<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>Employees:<\/em><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>
Sr. Human Resources Officer
dscarroll@ccsnh.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>Visitors: <\/em><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>
<\/strong>504\/Title II Coordinator
Email: janand@ccsnh.edu\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t