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Salminen, Erik; Gregory, Dennis E. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 2018
The results of recent cases indicate that residences and dormitories owned by higher education institutions should be considered "dwellings," and thus subject to the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act (1968) as amended requires that the providers of dwellings accommodate assistance animals, which includes not only service animals,…
Descriptors: Animals, Therapy, Dormitories, College Housing
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Livingston, Wade G.; Scott, David A.; Rush, S. Bryan; Watson, Lance A.; Neiduski, Michael L.; Pinkenburg, Steven J. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 2013
As the number of students with disabilities within residence halls increases, their interactions with other residents can become problematic; in many instances, students without disabilities may not understand the behavior of their peers with disabilities and vice versa. Misunderstandings are compounded by the fact that 84% of students with…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Disabilities, Dormitories, College Students
Laurie, Ty D. – Library Administration & Management, 1992
Discusses implications for public and private libraries of complying with Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A checklist for removing barriers is provided that includes architectural barriers, communication barriers, and required written reports. Possible penalties for noncompliance are also discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accessibility (for Disabled), Check Lists, Communication Problems
Loope, Charlene H. – 1996
A pilot survey of 16 students at the University of South Carolina from across four disability categories evaluated the range of services and adaptive equipment necessary to meet disabled students' needs in an academic library setting. Disability categories represented were: (1) learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, (2) mobility…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Attention Deficit Disorders, College Libraries