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Lisa Jo Rudy, M.Div.

Writer

Professional Education Writer, Autism Advocate

Harvard Divinity School

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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.

How to Bring a Service Dog on Carnival Cruise

How to Bring a Service Dog on Carnival Cruise

Yes, you can indeed bring your fully trained service dog aboard a Carnival Cruise. Here are 5 steps to take to bring your service dog on Carnival: If you want your cruise to be carefree, you’ll need to do a great deal of planning. That’s not only because of the rules Carnival has in place, […]

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How to Bring a Service Dog to Six Flags Magic Mountain

How to Bring a Service Dog to Six Flags Magic Mountain

Service dogs are welcome at Six Flags Magic Mountain so long as they are, according to Six Flags, “trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.” Of course, your dog must be housebroken and remain on a leash or harness and under your control while at the park — and the park […]

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When Stores Can Refuse Your Service Dog

When Stores Can Refuse Your Service Dog

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs should be allowed into any store most of the time. A store owner can legally exclude a service dog if they are actively growling, snapping at, or frightening customers, or if the dog is obviously out of the control of its owner. Ordinary behaviors — […]

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