Education
Ability Awareness Education Program
Our Abilities Awareness Education Programs incorporate age-related, hands-on learning materials plus a visit from one of our therapy teams or service dogs in training.
Contact Us for ideas on how your school or business can support the Abilities Awareness Program.
Pre-school through 5th Grade
C.H.A.M.P., Inc. offers "Learning Boxes" of age-related, hands-on, interactive learning materials that may be incorporated into an educator's existing lesson plans. The Learning Boxes, a child's wheelchair, and a set of crutches are delivered to the classroom prior to our presentation.
Children who have the opportunity to play and learn prior to our talk:
- Are more knowledgeable
- Ask questions
- Gain understanding of various disabilities
- Learn to respect people of all abilities
The presentations:
- Are individually designed
- Focus on the learning level of the audience
- Include interaction w/a C.H.A.M.P.ion Therapy Dog
Topics include:
- What is a disability?
- How dogs help people
- How to greet a dog safely
Middle School and High School
We offer age-related programs that include:
- Reading materials
- Videos
- Discussion topics
- Interactive wheelchair games
Topics for discussion include:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Community Involvement & Outreach
Adult Program
Our Adult Education Program includes:
- The Canine-Human Bond
- What is a Service Animal?
- What Rights Businesses Have Regarding Service Dogs
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
