Hi,

This is a tricky area – and we want to be inclusive of ADA folks in the sciences. You can ask only two questions, “it this a service dog” and “what service does the animal provide”. After getting the answers to those questions which you are allowed to ask by ADA law, you can then make an informed decision to allow or not (an potentially open the institution up to litigation). The part that gets me is that there is no official agency or certification recognized for trained service animals.

 

Anyway, you can search up Joey Ramp and Sampson the science service dog, maybe it can offer some insight.

 

I wonder, what are the concerns that you, the professor, the TA, and chemical stock manager having about this?

 

Be well,

James

 

 

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I'm reaching out as I got contacted by a professor about a student bringing a service dog in an organic/biochemistry lab for nursing students. We had a request back in 2023 by my predecessor, so we have the documentation for this request. This is raising concerns for me, the professor, and chemical stockroom personnel, and I plan to have a discussion with the student and TA and Chemical Stockroom Manager. 

 

Does anyone have experience with service dogs in lab spaces?

 

Thank you,

 

 

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