June 16, 2008 Service Animal Awareness Day

On Friday, June 21st, more than 20 people and their service dogs and puppies in training gathered in the Council Chambers at the State House for the presentation of the third anniversary of Service Animal Awareness Day.

May 31, 2008 NHAB Blind Awareness Walk

The Dog Guide Users of New Hampshire attended the 2008 New Hampshire Association for the Blind Awareness Walk as the "Dog Gone Best Team" and raised over $1,000 for the association,

June 16, 2007 Service Animal Awareness Day

On Thursday, June 14th, more than 20 people and 14 service dogs and puppies in training gathered in the Council Chambers at the State House for the presentation of the second anniversary of Service Animal Awareness Day. As we waited for Governor Lynch, the group impressed...read more

June 16, 2006 Press Release forService Animal Awareness Day

The one year anniversary of Service Animal Awareness Day in New Hampshire was recognized on June 16, 2006. The event took place at the NH Legislative Office Building, in Concord A proclamation by Governor Lynch was read to mark this celebration.

Carol Holmes, Chairperson of the Dog Guide Users of NH, as well as representatives of The NH Association for the Blind, The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities, Blind Services and The Disabilities Right Center attended this event recognizing how Service Animals assist with the independence of daily living.

The event provided and an opportunity for networking, and sharing and the celebration continued with many participants enjoying lunch in the State House cafeteria. Please contact Carol Holmes at (603) 434-6042 with any questions.

June 16, 2006 - Service Animals Awareness Day

We had about 25 people attend. Guy Woodland from the NH Association for the Blind. Julia Woolpert Freemen and two others from the Disabilities Rights Center, Bill Finn from Blind Services and Maureen Simpson from the Governor's Commission on Disabilities were all there. We had a good representation of the Disability agencies. Rep. Henry Parkhurst who sponsored Fen's Law, read our 2006 Proclamation and spoke on Fen's law. Rep. Casey Crane who sponsored the Emergency Evacuation of Service Animal spoke on her bill which was f signed in July.I gave a brief history of the Dog Guide Users of NH, Gill Vickery spoke on Dog Guides, Linda Vayens spoke on her Assistant Dog and Tom Forry spoke on puppy raising. After the ceremony we gathered in front of the State House for pictures which will be used on our website. We enjoyed lunch in the State House Cafeteria and even had a birthday cake for Larry Ashford. His birthday falls on our Service Animals Awareness Day. The only disappointment was that we did not get anypress coverage. We did send press releases and made phone calls to the press but no one bothered to come. I want to thank everyone who worked on Service Animals Awareness Day and those who attended. Go to ourlegislation page to view 2006 Proclamation .signed by Governor Lynch. Carol and Lexa

June 3, 2006 Blind Awareness Walk

On June 3, 2006, the New Hampshire Association for the Blind held their third annual Blind Awareness Walk. The Dog Guide Users of NH participated in this event with a team of more than ten people. In spite of the rainy weather our team completed the designated route successfully. The Dog Guide Users of NH were recognized for their team efforts and received a trophy for the team being the most successful in securing sponsors. Lunch was provided for all participants and entertainment was provided by a local radio station. A good time was had by all!!