ENC is committed to assuring equal access for disabled students, staff, and faculty, as well as guests and visitors to the campus. It is the College’s policy to permit service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, and may permit Support Animals, as determined on a case-by-case basis, to reside in the residence hall with a student with a documented disability as a reasonable accommodation. This policy and the following requirements are designed to facilitate a process for assuring equal access while addressing health and safety concerns, particularly in residence halls. This policy supports ENC’s commitment to comply with state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended and related laws, rules and regulations, including without limitation Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-112, 87 Stat. 394 (29 U.S.C. 794), as amended, and MA General Laws chapter 129, section 39F. Adherence to these policies and requirements is essential to support a foundation of understanding, comfort, and security that make ENC a welcoming and accessible place for all.
