Join us for an informative session on the role of service animals in the college community! Learn about how these animals support individuals with disabilities, etiquette around service animals and campus policies regarding their presence.
We will also cover legislation related to service animals, the difference between service animals and emotional support animals, how to verify them and the responsibility of the public, staff and handlers, especially in dealing with conflicting interests.
Please confirm the need for ASL interpretation by March 11. For registration assistance or accessibility accommodation, email Wren Alden.
Stephanie Pilon is the Manager of Advocacy and Campaigns for CNIB’s national team, based in Sudbury, Ontario. With a strong background in social justice and lived experience as someone who has been blind since birth, Stephanie is deeply committed to promoting accessibility and equality. A graduate of Nipissing University’s Gender Equality and Social Justice program (2012), she joined CNIB in 2018, initially leading programs for children and youth. In January 2023, Stephanie transitioned to the advocacy team, where she now focuses on national Guide Dog advocacy initiatives and broader efforts to advance inclusion and accessibility across Canada. Outside of her professional work, Stephanie enjoys baking and exploring the outdoors on long walks with her now-retired guide dog, Luca.
