http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:09:56 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/dog-rights.php Service Animals Service dogs are trained on an individual basis to perform tasks that assist their handlers with disabilities. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:25:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/dog-rights.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/autism-dogs.php Service Animals The numbers of people with autism has risen dramatically, with one report titled, The epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders, stating one or two people in every thousand experiences autism. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:20:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/autism-dogs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/emotional-assistance.php Service Animals Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Coach, Supports The Mental And Emotional Health Of Returning Veterans By Training Emotional-Assistance Service Dogs - The program, entitled Hounds4Heroes, is a coordinated effort with The National Institute of Canine Experts (NICE) and provides training for service dogs at no charge. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:11:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/emotional-assistance.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/hero-dogs.php Service Animals Nation's Top Dogs Announced in First-ever American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards(TM), presented by CESAR Canine Cuisine. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:39:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/hero-dogs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/therapy-dogs.php Service Animals Therapy Dogs come from a variety of breeds; there is no, 'perfect,' breed or mix of breeds that make the best Therapy Dogs. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:49:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/therapy-dogs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/crtasa.php Service Animals Finally a Consistent and Practical Tool to Ease Public Access for People with Disabilities! Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:04:19 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/crtasa.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/thames-centre-service-dogs.php Service Animals Much has happened since my last article published 2009-08-27. We have undergone construction, as well as a name change, from Baker Dog Behavioral Centre to Thames Centre Service Dogs. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:04:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/thames-centre-service-dogs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/guide-dog-etiquette.php Service Animals "Simply Irresistible" - Proper Dog Guide Etiquette. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:12:53 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/guide-dog-etiquette.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/flea-tick-products.php Service Animals Pet Poison Helpline Helps Educate Pet Owners On Safety of Topical Flea and Tick Products. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:29:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/flea-tick-products.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/neads.php Service Animals Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Meets NEADS Will Help Provide Independence to Deaf or Disabled People through Canine Assistance. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:23:02 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/neads.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/poison-medicine.php Service Animals Pet owners who are serious about pet-proofing their home should start with their own medicine cabinet. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:57:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/poison-medicine.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/pet-toxin-tips.php Service Animals The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about a potentially poisoned pet. Below is a list of holiday-related decorations, plants and food items that the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline recommend keeping away from pets. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:41:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/pet-toxin-tips.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/service-animal-laws.php Service Animals Questions and answers regarding service animals in places of business including ADA law requirements. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:31:50 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/service-animal-laws.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/poison-pet-toxins.php Service Animals Summertime brings new opportunities for potential pet exposures to harmful and dangerous substances. During the summer months, Pet Poison Helpline (PPH) is inundated with calls involving yard and garden products (including bone meal, fertilizers, and insecticides), mulch and compost pile ingestions, and exposures to outdoor plants and mushrooms. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:33:46 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/poison-pet-toxins.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/halloween-pet-safety.php Service Animals Holidays can bring unique foods and materials into the house that pose special threats to animals. Halloween, with its costumes and candy, can be a dangerous and stressful time for a pet. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:44:27 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/halloween-pet-safety.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/pet-poison-helpline.php Service Animals Pet Poison Helpline is a service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pet owners, veterinarians and vet staff who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:25:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/pet-poison-helpline.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/service-dogs-ontario.php Service Animals Service dogs have been recognized in the community for many years as guide dogs and hearing assist dogs. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:02:59 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/service-dogs-ontario.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/queensland-guide-dogs.php Service Animals Starting this very day in Queensland, all guide, hearing, and assistance dogs have access to public places, public passenger vehicles and planes; according to Queensland legislation. The Minister for Disability Services has placed tougher fines in relation to the new legislation which will begin on September first as well. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:59:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/queensland-guide-dogs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/southeastern-guide-dogs.php Service Animals Southeastern Guide Dogs mission is to create and nurture a partnership between a visually impaired individual and a guide dog, facilitating life’s journey with mobility, independence and dignity. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:30:28 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/southeastern-guide-dogs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/guide-dogs-blind.php Service Animals Roughly 10,000 people use guide dogs in the US and Canada. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:13:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/guide-dogs-blind.php