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SAM, promoting independence, inclusion and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

The University of Southern Mississippi
Institute for Disability Studies partners with
the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities for
Service Animals of Mississippi Program (SAM)

October 1,2011 through December 31,2011

The Institute for Disability Studies and the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities have established a partnership for continuation of Service Animals of Mississippi (SAM) through December 31, 2011. Project Sam will continue to develop and implement inclusive formal and informal community support options for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The partnership provides for continued training and placement of service animals for individuals with disabilities, community outreach – information and support for the public as well as promoting the use of service dogs for community access, and seminars for university students interested in working in disciplines related to the area of disabilities.
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