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limitations have affected who I am. I think this was the first military lab conference I have been to that included a Service Dog. Charlotte was very popular and I had to tell people no when they asked to pet her. Many of the vendor booths were thrilled to take a picture of Charlotte and I in front of their booth. I didn't want to attract attention to us; however, we are who we are and not to be happy with that seemed inappropriate. The board of directors for the conference asked me if I could do a lecture next year on disabilities in the laboratory and how that impacts the operations of the group. I am looking forward to that opportunity if it can help someone, anyone, to improve their quality of life from anything I can provide.
This experience has changed my view somewhat on my pairing with my service dog. No, I don't want to jump and down and ask people to look at us. I want to be a positive impact on someone, anyone's life and I think that if I tell my story or offer an ear then that's a start.
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