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Sessions Information
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January 6, 2017
10:30 am - 12:15 pm
Session Type: Section Call for Papers
Session Capacity: 90
This panel will explore the use of animals as living accommodations for individuals with disabilities and other impairments. The panel will be interdisciplinary, likely spanning topics in animal, disability, health, business, criminal, and education law and policy. Possible topics include but are not limited to: business obligations to accommodate service and emotional support animals; species restrictions in service animals; animals as accommodations in schools; emotional support animals in civil and criminal proceedings, housing, and air travel; the use of animals to treat mental distress; and service animal training and placement. Mackenzie Landa will discuss - From War Dogs to Service Dogs; Michael Nunez will discuss - Emerging Issues in Service Animal Litigation in the Sharing Economy; Ellen O'Neill-Stephen will discuss - Courthouse Facility Dogs - Promoting Justice with Compassion.
Papers from the program will be published in Animal Law Review.
Business meeting at program conclusion.
Defining a Disability Assistance Animal in Disability Discrimination Laws in Australia and the US: Two Jurisdictions with Similar Approaches and Similar Confusions
Puppies, Ponies, Pigs, and Parrots Outline
Puppies, Ponies, Pigs, and Parrots Content
Issues Relating to Service Animals in Schools PowerPoint
Issues Relating to Service Animals in Schools PDF
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Speakers
Dr. Paul Harpur, The University of Queensland
Rebecca J. Huss, Valparaiso University Law School
Ms. Mackenzie Landa, PETA Foundation
Mr. Michael Nunez, Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfield LLP
Ms. Ellen O'Neill-Stephens, Courthouse Dogs Foundation
Francesca Ortiz, South Texas College of Law Houston
Laura F. Rothstein, University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
Ani B. Satz, Emory University School of Law
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Session Fees
- [6240] Animal Law, Co-Sponsored by Disability Law, and Law and Mental Disability: $0.00
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