Since 2009, countries worldwide have worn purple on March 26 in honor of Purple Day, to raise awareness for those living with epilepsy. The day was founded as a grassroots movement after Cassidy Megan, a girl living with epilepsy, partnered with The Epilepsy Association of… Read More »Purple Day
Since its introduction by the United Nations in 2012, March 21st has been celebrated worldwide as World Down Syndrome Day annually. According to the official website for World Down Syndrome Day, “The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected… Read More »World Down Syndrome Day: “Lots of Socks”
March has been used to raise awareness for those with developmental disabilities since 1987, after an official proclamation was made by then-President Ronald Reagan. In the proclamation, President Reagan said, “For many of these people with developmental disabilities there is now the prospect of a… Read More »Developmental Disability Awareness Month
While 4 Paws Service Dogs are easily identified with their red vests, you may often see our service dogs wearing a “gentle leader.” The gentle leader is designed similarly to a horse’s halter that fits over the nose without applying the pressure you may see… Read More »What is a Gentle Leader?
