The decision says Kenner Fee’s family failed to prove that having his black Labrador Ivy in the classroom would help him with his education. Ontario’s human rights tribunal has ruled that a 9-year-old autistic boy can’t bring his service dog with him into class. “They truly believe that Kenner’s service animal Ivy is essential to his entire life, including and specifically his education,” she said. The Waterloo Catholic District School Board did not comment specifically on the decision other than to acknowledge the outcome in their favour. Kirby-McIntosh said there’s a pressing need for a provincewide education standard on all accessibility issues, including service animal access.

Source: thestar August 31, 2017 19:07 UTC