Twany
Imagine trying to open a door, or flip a light switch, with your hands tied behind your back. For some people with disabilities, like 14-year-old Chad Norris, everyday actions that many of us take for granted become nearly impossible tasks. Luckily, Chad has found help from a very special dog named Twany. A dog, you say? That's right. Twany is what is called a Service Dog, and for many disabled people like Chad, these dogs are an essential part of their lives.

But Twany is also special in another way. She was trained to be a Service Dog by Carolyn, a woman who lives in prison. Carolyn felt happy to be able to do something good for herself, and for Chad and Twany: "Twany's helping Chad a lot. She's giving him independence where other people don't have to help him. She's there for him." Chad's mother is glad to see him go to school with Twany: "For the first time in Chad's life, he's able to do things on his own. If he drops something (in the hall or in class), Twany's there."