Today, there is controversy because people confuse service animals with emotional support animals or pets and think that their pet should be allowed in public spaces that allow service animals. However, service animals have been specially trained to enable disabled people to have better access to public services, to work safely, and to participate in social activities they may not have been able to enjoy alone. Service animals are defined by the ADA as “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.” Miniature horses that are specially trained to assist a disabled person can also be considered service animals, but they do not receive the same considerations under US law that service dogs do. Organizations like Service Dog Certifications offer an identification card to service dog animals, but some argue that such certification allows people to purchase vests for poorly trained dogs, which may put other service animals and the public at risk. They say many of these pets do not have the same depth of training as service dogs and may cause problems in public places. Currently, individual state laws define the requirements of training for various classes of service animals. For my project, I would like to provide an animated infographic to compare service animals with pets or emotional support animals, and a compilation video showing some of the tasks that service animals can complete.

Do you know the difference between service animals and therapy or emotional support animals? Do you know what public places have to allow what kind of pets? I’m creating a website to compare and contrast service animals and other animals that people use every day. #workingdogs

— Tracy Lyon (@TracyLyon14) June 6, 2018

What kind of animals can legally enter a grocery store? Can anyone bring their pets in, if they have a vest or a sign that says they are a service animal? #emotionalsupportanimals

— Tracy Lyon (@TracyLyon14) June 6, 2018

Did you know that they only thing owners can legally ask visitors with working dogs is what the dog is trained to do, and whether the person has a disability? Vests are only recommended, not required. #certificationforserviceanimals

— Tracy Lyon (@TracyLyon14) June 6, 2018

Do you know what service dogs actually do for their handlers? Did you know they can be trained not only to lead the blind across a busy street, but they can be trained to pick things up, alert owners about conditions, or even call 911? #animalsuperheros

— Tracy Lyon (@TracyLyon14) June 6, 2018

 

Did you know that the only animals which are legally considered service animals by the ADA are dogs which have undergone specialized training to perform work for disabled individuals? Other animals may be protected by state laws or other considerations. #ADArulesaboutdogs

— Tracy Lyon (@TracyLyon14) June 6, 2018

For my capstone project, I will be discussing history and facts about feral cats that live in the Pacific Northwest. To do this I will be using the following media objects: an infographic file and a remix video. I like the idea of using an infographic file and a remix video because I can use one to define the other. I would like to design a relative infographic that shows my topic clearly as well as leads into my remix video. I will be using Premiere and Illustrator to design my media objects.

I chose my topic because I am very interested in the organization called FCCO, or Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon. In 1995 the organization was created as a non-profit spay/neuter program. They have helped more than 90,000 cats and remain the only organization in the area dedicated to providing services for feral and stray cats, at such high levels. In fact, they just celebrated their 20th anniversary on May 5th, 2018. They are famous for their vast TNR program, Trap-Neuter-Return, that has made great stops in the ever growing feral cat population in the Pacific Northwest, simply by neutering or spaying them, rather than killing them outright.

In 1998, after the introduction of a mobile clinic, they officially changed the organization’s name to FCCO, rather than the original name of FCCP, Feral Cat Coalition of Portland, and it has remained that way since. The organization has grown thanks to thousands of dollars in donations and has been able to provide care and services across the state of Oregon and even some counties in Washington. With such a meaningful worth ethic I am excited to do further research, including a tour of the facility itself!

Thank you for all you do FCCO!!#fcco

— NicoleG (@NicoleG69463644) June 5, 2018

Save the feral cat communities humanely, TNR!#TNR

— NicoleG (@NicoleG69463644) June 5, 2018

Trap-Neuter-Return is more helpful than we know! FCCO has saved the feral cat colonies in the Pacific Northwest using TNR.#FCCO #TNR

— NicoleG (@NicoleG69463644) June 5, 2018

20th Anniversary of Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon was just a month ago! Thanks for years and years of service!#FCCO

— NicoleG (@NicoleG69463644) June 5, 2018

Did you know FCCO was originally known as FCCP, Feral Cat Coalition of Portland? That changed in 1998 and has stayed that way since!#FCCO #FCCP

— NicoleG (@NicoleG69463644) June 5, 2018

For my capstone project, I will be discussing the history and current….

Salmon fishing

Awesome job done by our DTC students at SURCA #dtc

— brenda grell (@brendagrell) March 30, 2016

It's better to have and not need then need and not have. Throw a blanket in your car, just in case. #winterize

— Louie Jimenez (@jimbo_louie) November 7, 2017

<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Wet roads cause dirty windshields! Fill up your washer fluid! <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/winterize?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#winterize</a></p>&mdash; Louie Jimenez (@jimbo_louie) <a href=”https://twitter.com/jimbo_louie/status/927941782406447104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 7, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>With winter comes slippery roads. Have you checked your tires lately? <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/winterize?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#winterize</a></p>&mdash; Louie Jimenez (@jimbo_louie) <a href=”https://twitter.com/jimbo_louie/status/927941558862614529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 7, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Looks like the rain is going to pick up again, are your wipers up for it? <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/winterize?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#winterize</a></p>&mdash; Louie Jimenez (@jimbo_louie) <a href=”https://twitter.com/jimbo_louie/status/927941291266023425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 7, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>With winter comming you might be ready, but is your car? <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/winterize?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#winterize</a></p>&mdash; Louie Jimenez (@jimbo_louie) <a href=”https://twitter.com/jimbo_louie/status/927940975757967360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 7, 2017</a></blockquote>
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For my capstone project I will be addressing the issue of winterizing your vehicle. Our cars play an essential role in our everyday lives and with winter coming we need to give them a little more attention. Winterizing your vehicle is not only necessary for efficient operation, but also plays a huge role in the safety of you and those around you on the road. We commonly overlook little things that can really save us in the long run. Little things like windshield washer fluid, tire pressure, windshield wiper condition and even carrying a blanket just in case. These examples are just a few of the small things that add up to make your vehicle safe for winter roads. Performing these preventative tasks don’t need to cost hundreds of dollars and are all things you can do yourself. Most auto parts stores even give free assistance when it comes to things like checking tire pressure, replacing wiper blades, etc. We rely so heavily on our vehicles every day, multiple times a day to get us where we need to go safely and reliably. I think they deserve a little attention as winter approaches to get them ready to conquer the roads because a little time and money now can save a lot of time and money later.

I will be doing my capstone project on net neutrality. “Network Neutrality is the principle according to which Internet traffic shall be treated equally, without discrimination, restriction or interference regardless of its sender, recipient, type or content, so that Internet users’ freedom of choice is not restricted by favoring or disfavoring the transmission of Internet traffic associated with particular content, services, applications, or devices.” I will be doing an infograph and informational video seeking to inform others about net neutrality. Some of the questions I will answer are: What is net neutrality? Why do we have it? Who does it regulate? Why is it even important? What if we did not have net neutrality? What might that look like? There are some countries that do not have net neutrality and still have internet. What does their usage look like?
The most recent net neutrality rules were enacted by the Supreme Court and upheld by the FCC in 2015. It is a current social issue because the rules are now being fought that we should not have a free and open internet and that the broadband companies that net neutrality regulates should be able to roll back the rules in their favor. This is an important social issue because it effects every internet user not only based on the ability to use the internet, but the principle of fairness to not be slowed down because you are wanting to look at a specific site.

Why should you care about #NetNeutrality ? Without it, content can be blocked and speed can be throttled at the provider's will.

— Marissa Welch (@marbeewelch) November 2, 2017

It's crazy to think the countries with no #NetNeutrality laws are those under a dictatorship: Russia, China, Myanmar. Is that what we want?

— Marissa Welch (@marbeewelch) November 2, 2017

In 2015, the FCC enacted #netneutrality rules to protect consumers. Companies are already trying to undo that. https://t.co/5FSvFCLL34

— Marissa Welch (@marbeewelch) November 2, 2017

YOU should control what sites you want to use, not the internet providers. #savetheopeninternet #netneutrality

— Marissa Welch (@marbeewelch) November 5, 2017

Imagine paying different amounts for each type of site you want to use… that's what will happen if the rules for #NetNeutrality go away.

— Marissa Welch (@marbeewelch) November 5, 2017