IAADP
International Association of
Assistance Dog Partners
IAADP Membership Benefits
Discounted Rabies Titer Testing fee from Kansas State University!
by Toni and Ed Eames
Our latest benefit is a discounted rabies titer testing fee from Kansas State University. Those of us lucky enough to travel to Hawaii or overseas, must have our assistance dogs microchipped and inoculated with a rabies vaccine. A blood sample must then be sent to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Kansas State University for titer testing. Dr. Gary Anderson, Director of the Lab, was enthusiastic about partnering with IAADP. Here is his message to us with an outline of the policy:
"It was a pleasure speaking with you last evening. I applaud your efforts on behalf of your organization, and we are pleased to participate by discounting rabies testing done at the KSVDL.
As we discussed on the phone, we will consider this first step as a "Pilot Project", which is outlined more specifically in the points below.
In recognition of the many good things you do for our profession and society in general, the KSVDL is committed to the following points of understanding and practice for IAADP blood samples for titer testing.
This pilot program will commence January 1 through December 31, 2007 and will subsequently be evaluated annually.
When the veterinarian sends your assistance dog's blood sample to the laboratory, the paperwork must include a copy of your IAADP membership card.
You will receive a 50% discount and will be charged $20 for the blood test.
Samples properly identified as IAADP submissions will be given priority in processing."