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Dover Proclaims September Service Dog Awareness Month for 3rd Year

WHEREAS: The City of Dover recognizes the profound impact that service dogs have on the lives of individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence, mobility, and overall quality of life; and WHEREAS: Approximately 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability, representing 26% of the adult population. Approximately 13% of children in the United States under the age of 18 have a disability; and WHEREAS: The United States is home to an estimated 500,000 service dogs who play a