Animal Law, Co-Sponsored by Disability Law, and Law and Mental Disability

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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.

 

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