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Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities
A visually-impaired Canton native is using her college experience with a service dog to spread corresponding education, disability awareness and diversity and inclusion. Isabella "Bella" Scott said her dog O'Hara motivated her to attend class, go to the dining hall and get outside in general during her four years at Curry College. “I'm such an introverted person that without O'Hara I probably would have sat in my room 24/7,” she said. “I would have just been overly isolated." Although, helping O'Hara focus on her training was incredibly challenging. “[People] see a dog and they automati…