Meet Haben Girma — the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School. She reminds us that most barriers aren’t physical… they’re social. So let me ask you something: If a disabled person walks into your business with a service dog, would your staff confidently know what to do? Accessibility isn’t just ramps. It’s policy. It’s training. It’s attitude. If a service dog team has to argue for entry, that’s not inclusion. That’s conditional access. Inclusion means dignity — without debate. #BlackHistoryMonth #DisabilityRights #CivilRights #InclusionAdvocate #ThoughtLeadership

A handler saying “please don’t distract my dog” is setting a safety boundary — not being difficult. When a handler with a service dog takes time to educate others about their dog’s work and proper etiquette, it is a professional courtesy — not an obligation. Service dogs are working medical support, not pets. When handlers ask that others not interact with, speak to, or distract their working dog, it is about safety, focus, and accessibility — not being unfriendly. Many individuals navigating disability already expend significant physical and cognitive energy managing their day. They are not required to provide on-the-spot education in public spaces or the workplace. A respectful “no” should be received as a boundary, not a personal offense. For businesses, proactive education around service animal etiquette reduces liability, prevents misunderstandings, and strengthens inclusive practices. Clear communication protects employees, customers, and handlers alike. Respecting boundaries strengthens access, safety, and dignity for everyone. If your organization would benefit from professional training on service animal laws, etiquette, and real-world scenarios, AtURService52240 L.L.C. offers practical, engaging education designed to build confidence and compliance. Let’s create environments where access and respect work together. #ServiceDogEtiquette #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityInclusion #ADACompliance #InclusiveLeadership #AccessibilityMatters #DiversityEquityInclusion

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The Arc San Francisco is the new home of Longmore! Longmore used to be located at San Francisco State University. We are launching a paid logo design contest for disabled artists. The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize, and the winning logo will help shape Longmore’s future at The Arc SF. The logo should share a positive story about advocacy, access, and inclusion in the disability community. Deadline: February 27, 2026 No fee to enter and no professional design software required. ➡ Learn more: https://conta.cc/49QuxKG Please share this with disabled artists in your network! ** We have no association with this organization. We are just sharing the information. Also you may need LinkedIn account to apply not sure. **

📢📢 PSA For the Handlers: We are no longer accepting guilt for doing what’s best for us in our health that includes allowing others to distract our SDs or manipulating us to give them information we don’t want to share through guilt. For the Public Members: For those who understand and respect our privacy, rights and the jobs of Service Dogs 🐕‍🦺— THANK YOU. For those who are not informed, we encourage you to listen and learn more about Service Dogs and their impact in the disabled community. In fact I created a FREE course at NO COST to you, to learn how to safely and respectfully interact with service dog teams! #AtURService52240 #disabledceo #basicdogmanners #adacompliant #CustomerSafety https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fYsmAK/