Dear all
We, as an institution, are currently reviewing our existing policies
concerning accommodating registered assistance dogs in halls. The halls of
residence on our campus have a fire safety certificate, and as a result our
policies have to be largely directed by the local Fire Brigade. There is
more flexibility for some of the other halls of residence off-campus that
don't have such certificates, but my plan is to develop a policy that covers
all our accommodation options. We can educate those making the decisions to
let them know what is reasonable. As part of that process, I wanted to ask
colleagues for information about what their institutions do in such
circumstances. This information will be valuable in putting forward a case.
The completed policy will become part of the information openly given to
students, and will be made available to students during the admissions
process. It is part of our plan to make such policies readily available, so
that there are less surprises post-admission.
Any information received would be anonymised for the purposes of reporting
my findings. Many thanks, in advance, for any assistance received.
Regards, Richard.
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Richard Edwards,
Disability/Special Needs Officer, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton
Park, Swansea SA2 8PP.
Tel: 01792 295055 Minicom/text: 01792 295089
Fax: 01792 295090 Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/disability/
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