activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 3
- Diabetes Management Education for Children Chronic Disease Self-Management EducationOffers an interactive app featuring Rufus the Bear to help children practice diabetes management skills, including carb counting, blood sugar monitoring, and insulin dosing using virtual tools.
- Diabetic Alert Dog Training and Placement Diabetic Alert Service Dog TrainingTrains and places diabetic alert service dogs, primarily Labrador retrievers, to assist individuals with diabetes management by alerting to high and low glucose events. This includes specialized training for public access, such as air travel, navigating busy environments, and maintaining appropriate behavior in restaurants and around children.
- Diabetic Alert Dog Training and Placement Diabetic Alert Service Dog TrainingTrains and places diabetic alert service dogs, primarily male and female Labradors, to assist individuals with diabetes management by alerting to high and low glucose events. This includes specific training for public access, such as air travel, navigating traffic, maintaining behavior in restaurants, and interacting appropriately with children and distractions.
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy for Service Dog Rights Animal Welfare Education ProgramsRaises awareness about the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities who rely on service dogs, specifically focusing on accessibility in public spaces like restaurants.
capacity building · 4
- Diabetic Alert Dog Handler Education Diabetic Alert Service Dog TrainingProvides education and preparation resources to support the long-term success of families and handlers of diabetic alert dogs.
- Diabetic Alert Dog Handler Education Diabetic Alert Service Dog TrainingProvides education and preparation resources to support long-term success for families and handlers of diabetic alert dogs.
- Public Access Training for Service Dogs Diabetic Alert Service Dog TrainingTrains service dogs to maintain a down stay position amidst various public distractions, including pedestrian traffic, shopping carts, canes, and wheelchairs.
- Puppy Socialization and Early Development Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides early socialization and confidence-building activities for puppies from birth to prepare them for potential service dog roles, fostering trust in people and their environment.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Comprehensive Handler Training and Support handler_partnershipEquips clients to become effective service dog handlers through extensive training covering dog husbandry, positive reinforcement, socialization, specific service dog training phases (obedience, public access, scent detection), ADA law, and travel considerations. This strategy emphasizes consistent handler involvement, family preparation, and lifelong support for the handler-dog team, including active engagement during critical situations like air travel.
- Diabetes Education and Awareness diabetes_educationEducates the public, particularly about early detection of type 1 diabetes in children, and uses interactive, child-friendly tools to teach diabetes self-management through experiential learning.
- Diabetes Education and Early Detection early_detection_educationEducates the public, particularly parents, about the warning signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes to promote early detection in children. This strategy also uses interactive, child-friendly tools to teach diabetes self-management through experiential learning.
- Diabetic Alert Dog Provision and Training diabetic_alert_service_dogsProvides specially trained diabetic alert dogs to individuals with diabetes to detect out-of-range glucose levels through scent, acting as a reliable backup to medical devices for glucose monitoring and supporting overall diabetes management. This includes early-life socialization and trust-building for puppies, partnered training with professional organizations, and adaptive training to meet evolving handler needs.
- Diabetic Alert Dog Provision and Training diabetic_alert_service_dogsProvides specially trained diabetic alert dogs to individuals with diabetes to detect out-of-range glucose levels through scent, serving as a reliable backup to medical devices for glucose monitoring and management. This involves early-life socialization, consistent training, and adaptation to the handler's evolving needs.
- Handler-Dog Team Development and Support handler_dog_team_trainingDevelops effective handler-dog teams by providing comprehensive training to clients on dog husbandry, positive reinforcement, socialization, service dog training phases, ADA law, and travel. This approach emphasizes consistent handler involvement, preparation, and lifelong support to ensure successful integration and partnership.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Diabetic Alert Dog Training
Trains Labrador retrievers to detect and alert to blood sugar highs and lows in individuals with diabetes using scent detection
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Bark To Basics Partner — Training partner organization responsible for preparing diabetic alert dogs for the foundation
- Bark to Basics Canine Obedience Center Partner — Partners with the organization to provide service dog training to clients whose applications have been approved by the Santo Foundation.
- JDRF Partner — Collaborates with JDRF to promote Rufus the Bear, a diabetes education tool available through the JDRF store.
- WGN Radio Partner — Media partner featuring stories of families assisted by the foundation's diabetic alert dogs.
- Walmart Partner — Conducts training sessions in Walmart to prepare service dogs for public environments.