Why doesn’t the VA provide service dogs?
I have written a bit lately about service animals (such as seeing eye dogs, as well as dogs for disabled individuals with seizure disorders and children with autism).
I recently came upon an article asking the question why doesn’t the Department of Veterans Affairs provide money for service dogs? There is no question about the benefits provided to disabled individuals by service animals.
… while the VA talks about “providing” dogs, the only thing they’ve really been trying to decide is whether to pay the same monthly stipend to disabled veterans with a service dog that they’ve been paying to those with guide dogs for many years. That’s it – there’s …
Service dog programs for autistic children
We have written about service dogs for children with autism and mentioned two groups which provide training: 4PawsforAbility and Guiding Eyes. The response has been amazing! A lot of people want to learn more about these programs.
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Many people have asked who is eligible for a service dog?
Guide dogs excel in helping children with autism
I recently twittered about the surprising uses of service dogs. We are all familiar with service dogs used by individuals with blindness or other visual impairments. However, there are other ways these wonderful dogs help people with disabilities.
One of my clients uses a service dog to help identify seizures before they occur and to provide protection during a seizure.
Service dogs can also help children with disabilities such as autism. The Journal News recently covered this topic:
The dogs purpose is to provide safety and therapeutic companionship to children with autism, a …
