Are you lost? Are you unsure about stuffed service dogs? Well look no further!
Welcome to…SSD 101!!
This blog is a educational blog for people who are confused or curious about SSDs and alike!
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Hello! My name is Ana! I go by any pronouns but i do prefer femme or gender neutral pronouns.
I made the blog for the sole purpose to educate people because people nowadays are absolutely rude and have no means to educate themselves. This blog is a safe space for everyone and anyone who are in good faith and does not want to harm others!
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SSA stands for Stuffed Service Animal. Not to confuse with Stuffed Support Animal or Service Animal!
SSAs are plushies that are disability aids. SSAs belong in the Support Stuffed Animal alongside ESSAs (Emotional Support Stuffed Animals) DSSAs (Disability Support Stuffed Animals) and RSSA (Rage Support Stuffed Animals) and other microlabels like ASSAs (Anxiety/Autism Support Stuffed Animals or EDSSAs (Eating Disorder Support Stuffed Animals).
Let's break down the term:
Stuffed - Animals (obviously) means stuffed animals/plushies.
Service means/stands for "the action of helping or providing service to someone.
Many people think SSA handlers are claiming their plush is a SA (Service Animal) so here are some
Key differences:
SSAs are disabiliy aid objects while SAs are task trained live medical equipment protected by federal law.
SSAs cannot task even if as much as we want them to. They cannot perform standalone tasks without the handler's assitance.
SAs have full public acces while SSAs don't always have public acces. E.G. schools, work place or other places where focus or concentration is required.
Some "tasks" SSAs can perform:
Prevent or support during/after medical episodes
Ground/Distract handler or Tactile stimulation/deep pressure therapy like tasks
Carry other disability aids (medication, inhaler, blood pressure/heart rate/blood sugar monitor, ear muffs, fidget toys, medical information, etc)
Assist position changes/wheelchair transfer
If you have any question, feel free to send in a ask or write a comment! And remember, don't be an asshole.
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Plain text: SSAs!
Plain text: Let's break down the term:
Plain text: Key differences:
Plain text: Some "tasks" SSAs can perform:
Plain text: If you have any question, feel free to send in a ask or write a comment! And remember, don't be an asshole.
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