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Committee highlights Inclusion Day at Fishers Farmers Market and notes National Service Dog Month
Summary
Members recapped the second annual Inclusion Day at the Fishers Farmers Market, described vendor participation and ASL activities, and flagged a community announcement marking the 50th anniversary of Canine Companions during National Service Dog Month.
Committee members reported on the second annual Accessibility and Inclusion Day at the Fishers Farmers Market and on a community announcement recognizing National Service Dog Month.
Darcy and other members said Inclusion Day on July 12 featured 11 booths, performances from outside-the-box performers and ASL interpreters who ran “sign your name” sessions for children. One vendor that employs hearing-impaired staff, Magic Printing, sold out T-shirts designed with sign-language spelling of “Fishers,” committee members said. Members also noted that several vendors reported strong sales and interest, and said the event helped introduce community resources to attendees.
In community announcements, a committee member read a statement about National Service Dog Month and the 50th anniversary of Canine Companions, reporting that the organization has placed more than 8,200 teams since its founding in 1975 and that there are an estimated 500 people on waiting lists for accredited service-dog programs. The member said Canine Companions provides task-trained service dogs and facility dogs at no cost to clients and that the program serves more than 65 types of disabilities.
Committee members suggested inviting service-dog organizations to a future meeting to clarify program procedures and public misconceptions about service animals.
