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SAM - First Graduating Class - Service Animals of Mississippi (SAM) graduated its first class of trained service animal teams in September 2010. The ceremony was held in collaboration with the ARC of Hattiesburg at the new ARC Multipurpose Facility. Approximately 35 people attended including team members, their families and friends, University personnel, members of the press, ARC staff and members of the SAM advisory council. Four graduating teams - two companion animal teams, one medical alert team and one mobility assistance team - completed client education, team training and team evaluation in August. Web Gallery 2010-Graduation.
Barksdale Labradoodles donates puppy to Service Animals of Mississippi -
Barksdale's Amazing Grace (aka Gracie) a 5 month old Labradoodle bred by Jacqueline and Al Gordy... For more information about Labradoodles go to:
www.barksdalelabradoodles.com
ADA - Summary of changes under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Fact 5: Service Animals - The rule defines "service animal" as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. The rule states that other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals. Dogs that are not trained to perform tasks that mitigate the effects of a disability, including dogs that are used purely for emotional support... more
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