📘 PRESENTATION NOTES – MIDDLE SCHOOL

Title: “Understanding Service Dogs & Disability Awareness”

Key Points:

• A service dog is protected by law.

• They perform specific trained tasks.

• Disabilities are not always visible.

Examples to Share:

• PTSD service dogs for veterans

• Medical alert dogs

• Mobility support dogs

Legal Awareness:

• Schools must allow service dogs.

• Students should respect working dogs.

• Interfering with a service dog can be dangerous.

Discussion Prompt:

“Why is it important not to distract a working service dog?”

Closing Message for All Groups

“Service dogs are not just dogs — they are trained partners that help people live independent, safe, and successful lives.”