Opening Doors in STEM: Service Dogs, Advocacy, and Research Accessibility - On Research Podcast

In this episode of On Research, we explore how service dogs and advocacy are transforming accessibility for scientists with disability in STEM. Guests Joey Ramp-Adams and Madeline Jones share their lived experiences, discuss barriers in laboratory environments, and highlight how inclusive practices can create more equitable pathways in research. 
 

Notes: 

• Sampsons Legacy Foundation - https://sampsonslegacyfoundation.com/  
• Working with Dogs in Research Settings – A CITI Program course -  https://about.citiprogram.org/course/working-with-dogs-in-research-settings/ 
• On Tech Ethics – A CITI Program Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643 
• CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog  

Chapters

• 0:01 Assumptions and Misconceptions About Service Dogs in Labs
• 1:04 Podcast Introduction and Episode Overview
• 2:44 Guest Introductions and Backgrounds
• 2:53 Joey’s Journey into Neuroscience and Advocacy
• 4:45 Madeline’s Path and Barriers Faced
• 9:27 Challenges in Lab Access and Institutional Responses
• 11:04 Joey’s Motivation for Advocacy and Policy Change
• 16:44 Barriers for Scientists with Disabilities
• 22:07 Common Misconceptions About Accommodations
• 24:18 Barriers and Accommodations for Service Dog Handlers
• 24:43 Policy Issues and CDC Guidelines
• 30:48 On Tech Ethics Promo
• 31:13 Mentorship’s Role in Accessibility
• 35:32 Samsons Legacy Foundation Initiatives
• 41:34 Impact of the Scholarship on Madeline
• 42:29 Visions for the Future of Accessibility in STEM
• 47:33 Episode Conclusion and Credits