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Tiny angel needs service dog for seizure support and balance

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Written by Stacy Gibbons. Korigan will be 4 in June 2010. She was born three weeks late and was only 4 lbs 15.5 oz. I knew from the begining that she had some problems but no one else seemed to see it.
Every time I said she had something they would say [...]

Air New Zealand provides free transportation for four autism service dogs destined for New Zealand

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

January 24, 2010  Excerpted from CargoNews Issue 110 with permission of Air New Zealand, Los Angeles
LAX Cargo had the rare privilege to assist a most worthy cause, the transportation of 4 trained dogs for 4 Paws for Ability to Auckland on NZ01/24 Jan, 2010. Executive Director Karen Shirk started 4 Paws for Ability in the 1990’s [...]

Phoenix nonprofit honors Fowler, adds 5 to board

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Arizona Center for Disability Law Board awarded Renaldo Fowler an award for 25 years of service at a January 29 Board Meeting held at the Disability Empowerment Campus. Fowler, a Senior Staff Advocate, is a highly respected Arizona advocate who specializes in special education. During the meeting, he also provided seclusion and restraint training for [...]

Update on Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI)

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

When someone develops an infection at a hospital or other patient care facility that they did not have prior to treatment, this is referred to as a healthcare-associated (sometimes hospital-acquired) infection (HAI).
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a global crisis affecting both patients and healthcare workers.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at any point in time, [...]

Why an In-Home Companion dog for a child with Autism?

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Kristy DiVito, Zachary’s mother, explains why they chose an In-Home Companion Dog rather than an Autism Service Dog: Zachary is going to be seven in March 2010. He is diagnosed with Atypical Autism, Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. The reason we decided on an In-Home Companion Dog as opposed to a full public access dog is [...]

High-functioning, verbal child needs Autism Service Dog!

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Our “Graham Cracker” will be eight this April! He’s beautiful, funny, caring, compassionate, smart, loving, sociable, full of energy and happens to have autism. Unfortunately, his autism also makes him feel anxious, irritable, worried, scared, annoyed, over-sensitive, hesitant, angry and alone.
We’re very fortunate that our son is high functioning and verbal. He also shows much [...]

Mossyrock Musings

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

It’s been an enchanting visit to Christmas Hills Tree Farm for Christmas and the days following. Delightful family and friends, all kinds of activities, food at every turn, and a warm atmosphere. Couple this will several treks with my brother to take pictures of creeks, lakes, rivers, mountains, forest beauty, and animals. Got an especially [...]

West Valley Think Tank enjoys catered lunch

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Today was my birthday, and I couldn’t think of anything more fun than to invite some very special people and have one of them cater the lunch.
Anne Caldwell, who is a human resources guru, is also a terrific caterer, and she came into my home this morning and took over while I went back [...]

American Diabetes Month has special meaning for me

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

I grew up with a grandfather who had diabetes. He was a doctor in Bellingham, Washington (Solon R. Boynton, MD), and did a remarkable job of keeping his diabetes managed, but it wasn’t always easy. Grandpa Doc was born November 9, 1879. I can’t do the math on that! Well, I could, but suffice it [...]

Wildlife World Zoo/Aquarium wins Westmarc honor

Friday, November 6th, 2009

This week, Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium won the Chairman’s Award from Westmarc, a nonprofit that recognizes outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle, and economic development of the West Valley.
The zoo is home to Arizona’s largest collection of exotic wildlife, with more than 3,000 animals representing nearly 600 species. The aquarium features 75 indoor exhibits [...]