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Take Action: Support Autism Service Dogs in Schools
Service dogs can help children adjust more naturally to their environment at school. Sign in support today!
In a victory for advocates, the New Jersey State Assembly passed S-1797. NJ Statute 18A:46-13.3 now includes a provision permitting service dogs on school grounds and in classrooms for children with disabilities, including autism.
Final signature count: 5,695
Sponsored by: The Autism Site
It's a widely accepted fact that service dogs can provide a great deal of assistance for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities.
New Jersey Senator David Norcross has introduced a bill that would allow children with autism-related disorders to use medically-approved dogs in schools.
Children with autism can at times experience anxiety and other obstacles when it comes to socializing with their peers. Service dogs can produce a calming impact and help children adjust more naturally to their environment at school.
S. 1797 passed in the State Senate and now it goes to the State Assembly for final approval. Write to New Jersey Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver asking her to give her final approval for S. 1797. Let's take a step toward helping children with autism succeed in school.
Dear Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver,
Children with autism and autism-related disorders can often meet difficulties being able to socialize and interact normally in school. They can have trouble coping with changes in routines and often encounter difficulty concentrating on one subject at once.
Trained service dogs can help children with autism adjust and relate more naturally to their school environment. These dogs are able to help children cope with stressful social situations, locate their children when lost or out of sight, and intervene when the child is engaging in repetitive behavior that might trigger unwanted responses.
Service dogs have proven to truly help children be able to cope with the everyday difficulties of autism-related disorders and function in their environments as normally as possible. New Jersey Senator David Norcross has introduced a bill that would allow children with autism-related disorders to use medically-approved dogs in schools. S. 1797 passed in the State Senate and now it goes to the State Assembly for final approval.
I am writing to ask that you give the final approval on S. 1797 so that children with autism have the best possible chance to succeed in school and beyond.
Sincerely,
Petition Signatures
Apr 11, 2013
Heather Kennison
Jan 1, 2013
Christine Ison
This is such a great idea! I wish someone had thought of it when I was in school. =)
Dec 28, 2012
Iron Grace
Dec 14, 2012
Janet Riblett
I support things and causes that help all children and teachers, and animals More people should join.
Dec 6, 2012
Krista Preston
Dec 6, 2012
Olga Fleytman
Dec 6, 2012
Tamarah Perez
Dec 5, 2012
Tracy LaRocco
Dec 4, 2012
Poly Tuasuun
Dec 3, 2012
Chasity Leegaard
Think this is so cool rhe benefits seem excellent for both the kids and the dogs!!!!!!!!!!!
Dec 2, 2012
Denise Byrne
Dec 2, 2012
Carri Colison
Dec 2, 2012
Shanelle Polk
These service dogs would help autistic children better interact with other children, so I support and approval for this bill.
Dec 2, 2012
Doris Maloney Threnhauser Weimerskir
Dec 2, 2012
Julie Eunson
Dec 2, 2012
Julie Deslatte
Dec 2, 2012
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Dec 1, 2012
Sandy Baldwin
Dec 1, 2012
Edith Sherwood
Dec 1, 2012
Grant Musser
I'm lucky my child does not need a service dog but this something needed for many!
Dec 1, 2012
Sarah Ward
Dec 1, 2012
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Dec 1, 2012
Norma Moore Heflin
Dec 1, 2012
Brigham Thomas
Dec 1, 2012
Ruth Martin
Dec 1, 2012
Danna Banach
Dec 1, 2012
Lowell Fehr
Dec 1, 2012
Jean Campbell
How I wish Santa would deliver on to my Granson for Christmas and the rest of his live.
Dec 1, 2012
John Vanwieringen
Dec 1, 2012
Stacia Martin
Dec 1, 2012
Leeanne Turkington
Leeanne Turkington great idea
Nov 30, 2012
Scott VerSprill
Nov 30, 2012
Carla Carnes
S.1797 sounds like an excellent idea for children with autism. Please vote "yes."
Nov 30, 2012
Colin Waters
Nov 30, 2012
Jacquelyn Boardman Gordon
Nov 30, 2012
Cheryl Bepler Smith
For Ethan
Nov 30, 2012
Rob Roudabush
Nov 30, 2012
Carey Eckdahl
Nov 30, 2012
Betty Cerniglia
Nov 30, 2012
Evelyn Grim
Nov 30, 2012
Samantha Taylor
Nov 30, 2012
Pat Tennant
Nov 30, 2012
Karen Chmielnicki
Nov 30, 2012
Heather Kelly
This is a wonderful program. I have several friends who's children have been diagnosed with autism. Please gve your support!
Nov 30, 2012
Charlie Wignall
Nov 30, 2012
Bonnie Valentini
Nov 30, 2012
Ann Romero
Nov 30, 2012
Linda Riley
Nov 30, 2012
Anu Sharma
Nov 30, 2012
Cailan Lefavre
