Dennis wrote:
>I act as legal counsel to the xxx  Human Rights Commission.  In
>the near future, we will be participating in a hearing before the XXX
>Human Rights Tribunal.  The case involves an allegation of discrimination
>based on disability.  The complainant's landlord refused to permit him to
>have a pet live with him, even though his physician advised that such was
>advisable for therapeutic reasons.
>
>We would like to locate an expert who can speak in general terms, and
>without reference to the specifics of this particular case, about the
>recognized health benefits of assistive animals, and provide us an opinion
>which includes a brief literature review.<

Well, I don't know whether this could be of any help, but there is a man in
Switzerland who has been very active in promoting life with pets for
elderly people since it seems to help them stay healthier : Mr Vollery
works in Geneva in an elderly home called "Les Charmettes". His telephone
number is (+41).22.727.07.00.

Have a nice day !

Séverine

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