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News Stories for 2024

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Casey Gould and Ambassador Peco
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Casey Gould Receives 2024 Spirit of Volunteerism Award

Congratulations to Casey Gould, the 2024 recipient of the Nancy and Robert Fierer Spirit of Volunteerism Award! Presented annually by Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD), this award recognizes volunteers who serve as champions for SSD and its mission, supporting people to confidently live their best lives with their assistance dog by their side.
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SSD Higgins
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International Assistance Dog Week 2024

August 4-10 marks International Assistance Dog Week, a time to highlight the incredible impact assistance dogs have in people’s lives.
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K9 Presley Accompanies Law Enforcement Team in Paris

K9 Presley, formerly SSD Presley, is part of the law enforcement team from Fairfax County, Virginia that will be working in Paris, France for a few weeks this summer.
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June Summit 2024 Highlights Inclusion

Inclusion is a journey, and over the past two years, Keystone Human Services has been exploring how the Listen Include Respect global guidelines can impact an organization that provides direct support. During the June Summit on June 18, 2024, we highlighted some of the work that has been done recently, along with our partners.
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Keystone Human Services Unites Subsidiaries Keystone Autism Services and Keystone Service Systems

(Harrisburg, PA) July 1, 2024 – Keystone Human Services (KHS) is pleased to announce that Keystone Autism Services (KAS) will become part of Keystone Service Systems (KSS), effective July 1, 2024. Both KAS and KSS are subsidiaries of Keystone Human Services.
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2024 Statement on the Right to Live in the Community: Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

June 11-13, 2024 marked the seventeenth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held at the United Nations. This year’s theme revolved around rethinking disability inclusion, with a special focus on technology, humanitarian emergencies, and the right to decent work and a sustainable livelihood.
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SSD dog and Merry Heilner puppy sitter
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Dogs Learn a New Routine with Puppy Sitters

When SSD Culligan goes to a sitter, she gains all sorts of new experiences. Maybe she meets the sitter’s cats, chickens, or chinchilla. Maybe she spends the week with small children. Maybe she practices sleeping in instead of waking up early to go to the office. Maybe she spends a week or so in an...
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VIP Armstrong, VIP Luther, and raisers
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Puppy Raisers: Who Are They and What Do They Do?

How does a cute, nine-week-old puppy go from just learning their name to being ready to learn specialized tasks for their future partner? Puppy raisers are the key.
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Volunteer Ambassador Dog Teams Help Create Welcoming Communities

Did you know that Susquehanna Service Dogs’ Ambassador Dog teams participated in 556 community outreach activities in 2023? This includes 189 meet and greets and 112 formal demonstrations about Susquehanna Service Dogs and how assistance dogs can assist people with disability to live more independently and have the confidence to chase their dreams.
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Capital Area Head Start Breaks Ground on Nature-Based PNC Grow Up Great® Play Area

(Harrisburg, PA) April 11, 2024 – Preschool students at Capital Area Head Start’s Granite Street Center in Harrisburg will soon have a new outdoor area for nature-based play and learning, thanks to a $75,000 grant from PNC Foundation through its signature early childhood education initiative, PNC Grow Up Great®.
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