U.S. College Directory: Comparing Food Allergy & GF Policies-Ohio

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Kent State University

Disability Services

1. Doctor’s Note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
   Yes.
2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
   Yes
3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
   No

Dining Services

1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
   Yes
2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
   Yes. For online, see: http://kent.campusdish.com/Commerce/Catalog/Menus.aspx?LocationId=10499
3. Dining Staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
   Yes
4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
   No. But grab and go available.
5. Ingredient substitutions available?
   For some items.
6. Separate utensils and area in kitchen for food allergy/celiac orders?
   Yes
7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
   Yes in addition to one Full Certified Gluten Free Dining Hall.
8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
   No

Residential Housing

1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
   No
2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
   No
3. On-campus residence required in first year?
   Yes
4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
   Yes
5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
   No
6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
   Yes
7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
   Yes

Ohio State University

Disability Services

1. Doctor’s Note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
   Yes
2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
   No
3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
   Yes

Dining Services

1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
   Yes
2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
   Yes; http://food.osu.edu/NetNutrition/1#
3. Dining Staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
   Yes
4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
   Yes, we have many allergen-friendly grab’n go items
5. Ingredient substitutions available?
   Yes, most locations.
6. Separate utensils and area in kitchen for food allergy/celiac orders?
   At three of our locations.
7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
   Yes
8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
   Yes

Residential Housing

1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
   Yes
2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
   No
3. On-campus residence required in first year?
   Yes
4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
   Yes
5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
   Yes if students note or request it.
6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
   Yes
7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
   Yes

Shawnee State University

Disability Services

1. Doctor’s Note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
   Yes, if a student requires services such as special meal preparation. If the accommodation is above what is normally offered in dining, disability services would handle.
2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
   No, not required. However, it is recommended.
3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
   Every orientation session has a table with disability services representatives. They will speak to a student and parent about food allergies.

Dining Services

1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
   Yes
2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
   Yes in the Sodexo Bite app.
3. Dining Staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
   Yes, all cooks and bakers are certified through AllerTrain allergy training program. Other staff receive training on food allergies.
4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
   Available if needed.
5. Ingredient substitutions available?
   Yes
6. Separate utensils and area in kitchen for food allergy/celiac orders?
   Yes, at the gluten-free station.
7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
   Yes
8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
   Yes

Residential Housing

1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
   No
2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
   No
3. On-campus residence required in first year?
   No, unless a student is based outside of the commuting area requirements.
4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
   Yes, for freshman and for sophomores living on campus.
5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
   Yes, if they request to be roomed together.
6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
   Yes
7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
   No. However, a full kitchen is available in all residential housing units.

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