Encouraging families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and other Invisible Disabilities
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Guide Dogs and Service Dogs (This post is based on my personal experience with one service dog agency and observations at one Guide Dog agency). I had the opportunity to attend a Guide Dogs of America (GDA) graduation ceremony and tour their facilities in Sylmar California. I am a trained handler for my daughter’s service dog (a three-unit team) and supervise my son while he is handling his service...
In January 2014 my family was assigned to the January 2015 service dog training class. I was elated but shivering thinking about the severe winter weather we would encounter. Winter coats in Los Angeles are hoodies and we wear summer clothing year-round. Two adults are required to attend the entire training session. This ensures that at least one dog handler (a parent) is able to focus on the training and...