morning class and webinar

Originally recorded on Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Class time: approximately 90 minutes

presented by

Alison L. Butler, Esq.

Director of Legal Services, Disability Law Colorado    

who should come?

All staff members on all property types

Have you ever had the thought, "Hey, this is a no-pets building!"?

You are not alone, and this webinar is for you. The session will include an overview of the Fair Housing Act and to whom it applies. We will define "disability," and specify who is covered by the Act.

We will also:

• define and compare companion vs. service animals;

• specify what is required of a housing provider regarding animals; 

• provide guidance on how to avoid complaints; and

• discuss the 2016 changes to the law regarding service and assistance animals.

about the instructor

Alison Butler Daniels is the Director of Legal Services at Disability Law Colorado.  In this role, she oversees all of the legal work that Disability Law Colorado provides for and on behalf of people living with disabilities, including investigating allegations of abuse or neglect in facilities, working with parents to ensure students with disabilities are receiving a proper education, assisting tenants with housing issues related to their disabilities, and helping people living with disabilities get training for and proper support in their employment setting.  Alison lectures extensively on a variety of disability law related topics, such as housing, employment and restraint in schools for other lawyers, community members and clients.  Additionally, Alison is active in legislative and community outreach issues.  Prior to joining Disability Law Colorado in 2007, Alison worked in private practice on discrimination and housing issues, as well as in the Public Defender's Office in Palm Beach County, Florida. She is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida and New York. Alison received her bachelor's degree in political science from Florida State University in 1994 and her law degree from Columbia University School of Law in 1997. She can be reached at adaniels@disabilitylawco.org.