Four-year-old Owen loves to climb and dance but when he sits on gentle old Welsh pony Sherbie his little body relaxes and he dozes off. Key points: Animal-assisted services is a growing sector in Australia and is developing national guidelines For children with Down syndrome, equine therapy can improve strength and balance Advocates say a mental health crisis is contributing …
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico welfare agencies are coming under new pressure from a federal judge and state lawmakers to expand translation and oral interpretation services to minority households that don’t speak English or Spanish. Advocacy groups for immigrants and Indigenous populations also are highlighting a federal court order to expand language services under the state Human Services Department. …
