Rusty Makes Life Easier

Sarah Lapp is 10 years old. Sarah has cerebral palsy. She cannot walk. She uses a wheelchair to get around. In November, Rusty came to live with the Lapp family. Rusty is a working dog. She has special training to help people with disabilities.

Rusty helps Sarah in many ways. The dog can turn on lights, open doors, and push a wheelchair. Sarah's mother says Rusty makes life a little easier for Sarah. 

Background Information

Have you ever seen a working dog assisting a person with a disability? Do you think dogs can really assist a person with a disability?

Questions

1. How old is Sarah?

2. What's another way to say cannot?

3. Why can't she walk?

4. Who is Rusty?

5. Where do you think Rusty is trained?

6. Do you think Rusty's training would allow her to work with a blind person? Why or why not?

7. How does Rusty help Sarah?

8. What is another word for helps?

9. Do you think Sarah and Rusty get along?