# @canineorg on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Da24clZDByn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68067576-canineorg-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/553898319d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-16T14:43:14.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Canine Companions (@canineorg) — https://gondola.cc/canineorg

## Caption

💪 For #DisabilityPrideMonth, today, we're honored to hear what disability pride means to Ellie, who's partnered with Service Dog Paola. 🐕‍🦺
 
For Ellie, this month is about celebrating the amazing work done by disability advocates throughout history and looking toward creating a more inclusive world.

"When you exist in a world that wasn't built for you, you have to get really good, really quickly, at figuring out how to adapt. Everyone in the disability community shares what has helped them and assists others in getting that same help," Ellie shares, adding that she's thankful for pioneers like Judy Heumann and Ed Roberts.

As an adult with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Ellie adds that #servicedog Paola is key to greater independence in her life and creating opportunities she wouldn't think were possible otherwise. 

Before graduating with Paola in February, Ellie was scared to travel. Now, she's proud to say the two traveled from Ohio to New York City. Whether in the airport or at The Met, Paola was there to pick up dropped items, open doors and perform deep pressure therapy. 🫶 

Throughout this month, Ellie encourages people to help continue the work to advance disability rights.
 
Ellie share, "I hope people will take time to learn from disabled advocates, listen to disabled people in their communities and support organizations like Canine Companions that help make independence and access possible." 💙💛

🔗 Link in bio to read more client stories, or visit canine.org/stories.
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#LeadWithIndependence #advocacy #disabilitypride #disabilityawareness #inclusion #community #servicedogs #servicedogsofinstagram #servicedogsofinsta #servicedogsofig

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