If you become or are born differently abled you may well be used to some
measure of discrimination and disparity in today0s society. Attitudes of
employers and the able bodied public are changing slowly and anti discrimination
laws I0m sure go some way to raising awareness and changing attitudes however,
lets be honest here, it can still be extremely difficult for any one with a
disability to get around in many public places and items like powered
wheelchairs are not a luxury but an essential item to own for many.
No one ever seems to acknowledge or discuss the monetary strain that having a
disability can impose on a person or on the family budget. Having to purchase, a
mobility scooter, an electric wheel
chair, wheelchair ramps, walking aids, assistive furniture, and even
disposable personal care products can all add up to costing a small fortune. To
be pfrank, these are not luxury items but a necessity for some and this is a
cost that no able bodied person has to face or take into account.
Whist some monetary assistance is available, it rarely cover all costs and
you may find yourself as a disabled person having to choose between having one
essential item that you need and having to for go another. Sometimes there
simply is […]

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Dogs over the years have become a very integral part of our lives. They are our loyal companions. They do not talk back, they do not judge us, they are there when we need their companionship and their help.
Today we use dogs for a wide range of tasks. There are dogs to lead the blind, help people in wheelchairs, visit sick people in hospitals, sniff out drugs and so much more.
Of course for a dog to get to this point, extensive training is necessary. For some dogs they are specifically bred for some of these tasks. For example the Seeing Eye breeds their own German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden retrievers and Labrador/Golden crosses. These dogs spend time with a foster family until they are old enough to return for training.

It is the foster family’s responsibility to love, care for and give gentle guidance to this possible future Seeing Eye dog. This dog will allow somehow who is visually impaired lead a normal independent life.
The foster family plays a very important part in the training process. They will be building the foundation for the intense training that these dog will go through.
They need […]

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