Welcome to
Roxy's Paws For Purpose
Executive Summary
The Loken Foundation’s "Roxy's Paws for Purpose" initiative aims to raise awareness and promote the integration of service dogs into educational environments, specifically classrooms, to support students with disabilities. This initiative focuses on improving educational outcomes for students with diabetes and other health-related conditions by providing them with Diabetic Alert Dogs (DADs) like Roxy, a Goldendoodle who supports her handler with diabetic alerts. Our goal is to highlight the role of service dogs in classrooms, their positive impact on students’ academic performance, and the broader societal benefits of integrating service dogs into educational settings.
Objectives
- Raise Awareness: Inform the pet industry community about the growing role of service dogs in schools and the educational system.
- Showcase Service Dog Benefits: Demonstrate how service dogs, particularly Diabetic Alert Dogs (DADs), support students with disabilities in the classroom.
- Build Partnerships: Foster relationships with other pet-related organizations, service dog trainers, and educational stakeholders for potential collaborations.
- Advocate for Inclusion: Promote the importance of service dog policies in schools to improve accessibility and inclusivity for students with disabilities.
- Engage New Audiences: Engage pet industry professionals who may not yet be familiar with the impact of service dogs in educational settings.
Potential Partners
- Pet Industry Professionals: Service dog trainers, pet product manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses interested in the potential of service dog-related products and services.
- Educators and School Administrators: School leaders and policymakers who can help integrate service dogs into classrooms and educational settings.
- Health and Disability Advocates: Individuals and organizations working to promote access and inclusion for people with disabilities.
- Potential Donors and Sponsors: Organizations, foundations, and individuals who may be interested in supporting the initiative through donations, grants, or corporate sponsorships.
Coming Soon:
More Detailed information on the following Subjects
- The Role of Service Dogs in Education: How service dogs, especially Diabetic Alert Dogs, are increasingly being used to support students with medical conditions in classrooms.
- Real-World Impact: Personal stories, including the experience of Roxy, the Goldendoodle, as a DAD, and her role in improving the quality of life and learning for students.
- Educational Benefits: How service dogs contribute to increased school attendance, reduced anxiety, and overall better academic outcomes for students.
- Inclusion and Access: Advocacy for the policy changes necessary to ensure service dogs are accommodated in all educational settings to support students with disabilities.
- Potential Partnerships: Opportunities for collaboration with service dog organizations, pet product companies, and educational institutions to expand the impact of the initiative.