Partners in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled | 
 enlarge | Authors: Edwin Eames, Toni Eames
Publisher: Howell Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 697496
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 227
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.5 x 1
ISBN: 0876055951
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.4183
EAN: 9780876055953
ASIN: 0876055951
Publication Date: May 1997
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Condition: brand shiny new, cover has very little scuffing, satisfaction guaranteed, thanks, ps
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This wonderfully upbeat book provides a unique view of blind, deaf and physically disabled persons and the remarkable dogs that make it possible for them to more fully participate in the world around them. Partly autobiographical, partly journalistic, Partners in Independence relates the experiences and chronicles the travels of the authors as they take an advocacy role for the needs and rights of the disabled, especially those who use specially-trained dogs as eyes, ears or attentive assistants. There are profiles of Delta Society award winners, both human and canine and biographies of the dedicated people who raise, train and place these very special dogs.Ed and Toni Eames are truly an inspiration. Both blind, the Eameses maintain a dizzying schedule of travel, writing and advocacy for their admirable cause. The Eameses live in Fresno,
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A Wonderful Read for Anyone Who Shares Their Life with a Dog August 5, 2004
Laurel Rabschutz (CT)
The revised edition of Partners in Independence by Ed & Toni Eames is a welcome addition to literature of how dogs touch and enrich our lives. The Eames' have given us an informative and entertaining look at the lives of those who have chosen to be partnered with an assistance dog. This book has appeal not only to those interested in the disabilities rights movement or the assistance dog movement, but to all dog lovers.
Second Edition 2004 June 4, 2004
K. Davis (Oklahoma City, OK USA)
The second edition of "Partners in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled," by Ed and Toni Eames, will be of interest to those who want to understand more about dogs partnered with people who have disabilities. This edition is published by Barkleigh Productions, Inc. The Eameses are activists for the rights of people with disabilities, including the right to be accompanied by a trained and well-behaved assistance dog in public places. The book covers a wide range of information about assistance dogs to people with disabilities. You'll find legal information, insights into life with various disabilities and how dogs can help, and a great deal of the history of dogs assisting people with disabilities. You'll also read warm stories, travel tales, some of the politics of the disability rights movement, and etiquette of how to help (and how not to try to help) a person with a disability you encounter in public. The Eamses estimate there are about 20,000 assistance dogs--that's the total of guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs for disabilities such as mobility--working in the United States. Compared to even therapy dogs, this is a relatively small number, and many people have encountered few if any assistance dogs in their lives. It's no wonder that the legal rights of disabled people to have their assistance dogs with them in public are not well understood by most people--not even otherwise dog-savvy people. This book will clear up a lot of confusion, and it's fun to read in the process.
"Partners" a must read! March 31, 2000
Wayne Scace (North Western, Illinois)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am a legally blind former Dairy Herdsnam. I was enthralled by the stories in this book, and grateful for the info given about the different guide dog schools. It helped make my choice of which school to apply for a dog easier. I think this book should be required reading for anyone entereing the special needs/education professions!
A marvelous study of the assistance dog movement. September 25, 1997
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
As someone who suffers from a disability (epilepsy), it was a pleasure to learn that not only wasn't I alone, but that my seizure alert dog is part of a greater whole. The assistance dog movement is growing and through this book more people will learn of its benefits.
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