Service Dog Appreciation Month.
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Overview
This resolution designates September of each year as Service Dog Appreciation Month in California. It recognizes the significant role service dogs play in the lives of individuals with disabilities and veterans, highlighting their training, dedication, and the benefits they provide. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of service dogs and the challenges faced by those seeking them.
Key provisions
- Proclaims September of each year as Service Dog Appreciation Month.
- Acknowledges the approximately 500,000 service dogs in the United States.
- Recognizes the extensive training and rigorous standards involved in service dog certification.
- Highlights the diverse tasks service dogs perform to assist individuals with various needs.
- Mentions the benefits service dogs offer, including improved psychosocial health and physical well-being.
- Acknowledges the contributions of service dogs to veterans with PTSD and TBI.
- Notes the significant need for service dogs and the current three-year average wait time.
- Calls for Californians to express gratitude for service dogs' dedication.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Veterans with PTSD and TBI
- Service dog owners
- California residents
- Service dog trainers and handlers
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