OSDSS Service Dog Conflict Highlights Burdensome Process for Disabled Students

A 16-year-old student trying to navigate the Bluewater District School Board's procedures for service dog approval since May was not allowed to start school with her peers today.

Sep 04, 2024

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A photo of the service dog in question, who provides mobility and medic alert service to an Owen Sound student attempting to attend a public secondary school.

A 16-year-old student planning to start school at Owen Sound District Secondary School (OSDSS) on September 3 had her hopes dashed when her service dog approval didn’t come through in time.

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