Episode 80: Opening Doors, Literally and Figuratively

Kimberly is joined by Tammy Herrod and Stefanie Putnam to talk about Canine Companions, a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs for people with disabilities. They talk about the benefits of having a service Dog and the work that goes into training a service dog. They also talk about the many ways that you — yes you — can get involved in raising puppies that will go on to have careers as service dogs. If you’re a dog person at all, give this one a listen. Visit Canine.org for an application. If you’re interested in puppy raising, visit Canine.org/raise Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The newest book from the Advocado Press, "My Silence Roars: A Memoir" is available from Amazon here It can also be purchased on-line through many bookstores. The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to [email protected] Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email [email protected] to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.Read transcript