New Jersey students sign 'Happy Birthday' to deaf therapy dog
Pup Cole’s birthday at a school became a lesson in inclusion as students performed the birthday song in sign language to accommodate his deafness.
Key Points
- Students used sign language to sing 'Happy Birthday' to Cole, a deaf therapy dog.
- Cole is part of the school’s therapy program, providing emotional support to pupils.
- The adaptation highlighted empathy and respect for the dog’s needs.
- Organizers said the event aimed to raise awareness about accessibility and inclusive practices.
The celebration of Cole’s birthday at a New Jersey school became a symbolic act of inclusion when students performed the birthday song using sign language to accommodate the therapy dog’s deafness. The adaptation highlighted empathy and respect for the animal’s needs.
Cole is part of the school’s therapy program, offering emotional support and companionship to pupils. The birthday event both recognized his role in the school community and reinforced the value of inclusive practices.
Organizers said the initiative aimed to raise awareness about accessibility and to sensitize students to the importance of adapting interactions so that animals and people with disabilities can be fully included.
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