Tag: service-animals
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Can I Get A Ride?
Most adults in the U.S. take the ability to drive for granted. But what if, because of your vision loss, driving isn’t an option? Arguably, one of the most difficult aspects of being blind is finding transportation. While some areas on the east coast have excellent public transit systems that can make a car unnecessary,…
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Fake Service Dogs Are A Problem For Real Service Dogs
By now, most of us have seen a fake service dog. The animal wears some sort of vest or harness that makes it look official. However, the dog clearly isn’t well trained as it doesn’t respond to commands promptly, if at all. It lunges at other animals, snaps or barks, and is generally disruptive. When…
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A Guide Dog’s Journey
As you walk along a sidewalk in downtown Missoula, you notice a pedestrian coming towards you. Their head is up, and they move confidently along the congested sidewalk. They grasp a U-shaped handle in their left hand which is attached to the harness of their guide dog. As you watch, the dog deftly maneuvers the…
National Federation of the Blind of Missoula, Montana 