EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 27 MIN
Veterans and Everyday Heroes: How Service Dogs Help Uniformed Heroes Reclaim Their Lives
from Reflections · host Kelly MacDonald, Ramya Amuthan, Andrew Gough, Kimberly Biback, Lisa Mason, Dawn LeFevre, Ryan Horwood, Bruno Matos
How do service animals support people with invisible disabilities? Kelly MacDonald follows the work of non-profit organization Veterans and Everyday Heroes (V-EH!) to learn about the benefits of service animal intervention on frontline workers' lives. Captain Andrew Gough, a medically retired Police Sergeant, shares his personal journey leading to creating the organization, matching service dogs with handlers in need without the massive cost associated with the pairing. We also hear from board members Kimberly Biback and Lisa Mason on the ins and outs of running V-EH! Dawn LeFevre and Ryan Horwood give us their testimonials on the life-saving effects of working with service animals after dealing with frontline work trauma. Bruno Matos, Lead Trainer and Founder of Searchlight Service Dogs, tells us about the schooling process to get these service dogs trained and ready to work. About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How do service animals support people with invisible disabilities? Kelly MacDonald follows the work of non-profit organization Veterans and Everyday Heroes (V-EH!) to learn about the benefits of service animal intervention on frontline workers' lives. Captain Andrew Gough, a medically retired Police Sergeant, shares his personal journey leading to creating the organization, matching service dogs with handlers in need without the massive cost associated with the pairing. We also hear from board members Kimberly Biback and Lisa Mason on the ins and outs of running V-EH! Dawn LeFevre and Ryan Horwood give us their testimonials on the life-saving effects of working with service animals after dealing with frontline work trauma. Bruno Matos, Lead Trainer and Founder of Searchlight Service Dogs, tells us about the schooling process to get these service dogs trained and ready to work.
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