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These are dogs or, in rare cases, miniature horses that are individually trained to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities.
Tasks may include guiding someone with low vision, alerting to medical conditions, opening doors, or retrieving dropped items.
They do not need to wear a vest, tag, or be registered. If they’re performing their task and under control, they are welcome as approved accessibility animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

These are future approved accessibility animals currently being trained through a nonprofit agency.
Handlers must carry liability insurance and register their training animal via the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) website.
These animals are protected under Ohio law and have the same access as fully trained service animals.

These are animals that provide therapeutic support to individuals with diagnosed disabilities.
They do not require special training but must be approved through SAS or the Human Resources office (for employees and visitors) to qualify as approved accessibility animals.
They are typically limited to residence halls and are not allowed in classrooms or dining spaces unless specified in an approved accommodation.

• You may ask, “Is this an approved accessibility animal or a pet?”

• You may ask for the type of animal and, if applicable, the task it is trained to perform.

• If there are behavior issues, you may ask the handler to take action or refer the matter to SAS, the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) office, or Residence Services.

• Avoid repeated questioning unless circumstances change.

• Submit documentation of your disability and request for animal-related accommodations through the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office.

• Meet with an SAS staff member to discuss your needs through an interactive process.

• Once approved, SAS will notify faculty or housing staff as appropriate.

• Animal-related accommodations are reviewed each semester for classes and annually for residence hall access.

• All approved accessibility animal requests must go through the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) office. Do not seek approval directly through a supervisor.

• EOAA works with the employee and supervisor (as needed) to explore reasonable accommodations.

• The university is not required to provide the employee’s preferred solution—only a reasonable and effective one.

• Plan events through University Scheduling and ensure compliance with accessibility policy 5-12.401.

• Invitations and advertisements must include contact information for requesting accommodations.

• Staff and volunteers should be trained to direct guests who arrive with approved accessibility animals.

• Visitors must follow the same rules and behavior standards as students and employees.