[nabs-l] Students with guide dogs

[Hope Paulos]

I never had to provide this information when I went to the university with my guide  dog. I however didn't live on campus, so I don't know what the rules are. I never was asked anything when I took her into the student union  to get meals though.

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On Aug 30, 2013, at 6:07 PM, minh ha <minh.ha927 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> I hope all of your semesters are off to a great start. I just moved
> into my dorm yesterday and am settling down with my guide dog. I have
> a question regarding disability services and the questions they can
> ask about a service animal. I received a message from my DS office
> today inquiring whether my guide is all up to dates on her vaccines
> and if she is licensed. I wrote back asking about the relevancy of
> this question because under the ADA, the only two questions public
> places are allowed to ask are "is the animal a service animal" and
> "what services do they perfor." The dean replied that every university
> requires this information of their students with service animals in
> case dining services need this information. From your knowledge, is
> this true? I'm just trying to figure out what my rights are as a
> college student with a service animal. I do understand there are
> safetyconcerns involved, however, I feel as though my guide has
> nothing to do with the services that DS is providing me. Also, I
> attend a private institution so maybe the requirements are different.
> Any information you can give is greatly appreciated.
> 
> Cheers,
> Minh
> 
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