Rule 3357:15-17-12 | Service animal.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Stark state college generally allows service animals in its buildings, classrooms, and dining areas when accompanied by an individual with a disability who indicates the service animal is trained to provide, and does provide, a specific service that is directly related to the disability.
Definitions: service animal: A service animal is defined under the ADA as a animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. The work or tasks performed must be directly related to the individuals disability. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
Handler: The handler is the person who is responsible for controlling the service animal.
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