Hi April, this will not help you now as you already have a service dog, but may I suggest looking into whether a Standard Poodle could be of use for your particular needs in the future. I have owned one since childhood and know they are often used as service dogs. They do not shed and have much less dander than shedding dogs.


As for the hair/dander issues of being in collection areas, perhaps a portable Hepa air filter system would be all that is required to manage the shedding/dander issue. This would easily be considered a do-able accommodation. 


I believe a reasonable accommodation is basically anything that would not cause undue financial burden for the employer to provide in order for you to do your work. The answers to your questions are out there and easily researched. I suggest you do your homework on the internet first, before consulting with the List folks. You can read the laws and guidelines first-hand for yourself rather than ask museum professionals who do not generally have law degrees or legal expertise in ADA issues. 


I also think you were asking the wrong question in your initial posting. You asked about the museum's policy. The museum's policy should be to follow state and Federal law. Period. I think what you were trying to find out was if there are any RCMs who have service dogs, and if so, what are some of the accommodations that are needed to  make this work.






Barbra-


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The ADA and disability laws require accommodation but it does not specify what type of accommodation.  What I am finding is how to work with a dog in storage and conservation areas where the dander may cause problems. I was hoping to go into the conservation route but that seems to be the area of most concern for many employers. (Especially with a psychiatric service dog)


   Thanks 

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On Mar 25, 2017, at 12:47 PM, Legatt, April Mary <[log in to unmask]> wrote:



The ADA and disability laws require accommodation but it does not specify what type of accommodation.  What I am finding is how to work with a dog in storage and conservation areas where the dander may cause problems. I was hoping to go into the conservation route but that seems to be the area of most concern for many employers. (Especially with a psychiatric service dog)


   Thanks 




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