OUR VISION AND MISSION...

http://www.yadempowers.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Disability_symbols_16.pngOUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES...To advocate, to consult, to provide support, to educate businesses and the general public, and to link those of us who support all Service Animals, not just Dogs, and the use of Service Dogs and other Alternative Service Animals for Emotional Support, as these are not comfort animals or therapy animals, but, again, Service Animals.

We shall respect and protect the rights of Service Dogs and other Alternative Service Animals for the Blind, the Mobility Impaired, the Physically Challenged, the Neurologically Affected, and those with Psychiatric Disorders, to include those with not so readily seen Disabilities also known as Invisible Disabilities such as certain forms of Arthritis, Aids, PTSD, the Diabetic, the Epileptic, The Hearing Impaired, etc. Further, to work with the political area in order to enhance the vision and mission of this grassroots non-profit organization.

(Pending 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 status -- Per IRS Non-Profit Code and until the aforementioned status is fully approved, the non-profit organization is considered a Private Foundation in the Non-Profit Sector and able to collect donations from the General Public and Businesses)

SERVICE ANIMALS AFFECTED BY NEW ADA LAW

By: Renegades Foundation

 

But what happens to Service Animals that are not Dogs or Miniature Horses and are presently assisting their Disabled Owners?

 

Service Rat

 

Redefining the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of "Service Animal" to mean only "dog" or "miniature horse" is an injustice, and a grave erosion of the civil rights of Disabled People.  The new definition of Service Animals makes no provision for Disabled People who are allergic to dogs, or who need an alternative species, and as such is government-sponsored discrimination against many Disabled Americans.  Reclassifying hundreds of existing monkeys, and other non-canine Service Animals as "pets" is unconscionable.

 

 Service Snake

 


We believe:
  • That the new service animal law (recognizing only dogs as service animals) is unfair and too restrictive;
  • That there needs to be an alternative species of service animal for disabled people who are allergic to dogs, physically unable to care for or walk dogs, or just too afraid of dogs;
  • That war veterans using service cats for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or other Anxiety Disorders must be allowed to continue using their service cats, and also civilians with PTSD or Anxiety;
  • That service monkeys for paralyzed people deserve full legal protection as service animals in the event of emergency evacuation of their homes, and that the monkeys and their people must be allowed to remain together; and
  • That hearings on Capitol Hill would be appropriate so our legislators can hear testimony from disabled people who use service animals.