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Lisa Jo Rudy, M.Div.

Writer

Professional Education Writer, Autism Advocate

Harvard Divinity School

Highlights

  • Masters of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School
  • B.A. in Humanities with Honors, Wesleyan University
  • 25+ years of experience
  • Work appeared on Verywell Health, Parents.com, U.S. News, and Consumer Affairs

Experience

Lisa Jo Rudy has been writing on developmental disabilities and mental health since the early 2000s, when her son was diagnosed with autism. Since then, she has written on topics ranging from health and science to home improvement, pet care, culture, and conservation.

Lisa lives on Cape Cod, where she is the proud "mom" of two beautiful cats and enjoys the natural beauty of the local woods, lakes, and beaches.

Education

Lisa Jo Rudy received her B.A. in Humanities with Honors, from Wesleyan University in 1981. She went on to receive a Masters of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 1984.

Articles Written by: Lisa Jo Rudy, M.Div.

Adopting a Failed Service Dog

Adopting a Failed Service Dog

It’s not hard to adopt a “failed” service dog, but it does take some time, research, and money to make it happen. “Failed” or “career change” dogs are animals that were selected to be trained as service dogs but were unable, for some reason, to successfully complete their training. They’re desirable as pets because they […]

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How to Bring a Service Dog to Knott's Berry Farm

How to Bring a Service Dog to Knott’s Berry Farm

Service dogs are welcome at Knott’s Berry Farm, but there are some restrictions on where they can be and what they can do. Knott’s does provide a lot for your service dog, and offers multiple relief areas and opportunities to bring your dog into restaurants and onto selected rides. Like all public settings, Knotts does […]

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How to Bring a Service Dog to SeaWorld

How to Bring a Service Dog to SeaWorld

Whether you’re on the East Coast or the West Coast, there’s a SeaWorld to visit — and service dogs are welcome. In fact, SeaWorld goes the extra mile to make disabled visitors welcome with a very complete downloadable guide that describes each ride, its physical requirements, and its accessibility for both people and dogs. You’ll […]

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