Mojo's Mission

08/16/2026

Today, Mojo’s Mission board members Krisa Cantrell and James Galbraith attended the Dallas Human Rights Fair in downtown Dallas.

We had the opportunity to hear from inspiring organizations, participate in workshops focused on human rights, and connect with others working to make our communities more inclusive and accessible.

We also enjoyed speaking with representatives from the Dallas Disabilities Commission and InclusiVibe Foundation about Mojo’s Mission and our work to advance service animal access, education, and disability inclusion.

Human rights and disability rights are inseparable, and we’re grateful for opportunities like this to learn, connect, and keep building a more accessible community for everyone.



Alt text for the event graphic: Lavender-colored Dallas Human Rights Fair graphic featuring a black silhouette of Texas with the words “Dignity for All Y’all.” Below it reads “Dallas Human Rights Fair,” with event details for August 15 at the Dallas Central Library and the message, “There’s no such thing as a lesser person. Let’s make Dallas a Human Rights City.”

Alt text for the photo: James Galbraith and Krisa Cantrell smile for a selfie inside the Dallas Central Library while attending the Dallas Human Rights Fair. Both are wearing Mojo’s Mission Service Animal Access Initiative shirts featuring the organization’s yellow dog logo.

Alt text for video: organizations have tables with information on them at the downtown Dallas Library during the Dallas Human Rights Fair.

08/15/2026

Thank you to the Epilepsy Foundation Texas for inviting Mojo’s Mission to present at today’s monthly support group meeting in downtown Amarillo!

Our board members Renda and Mojo Smith and Therese Biggs were grateful for the opportunity to talk about service animal access, share practical information about the rights of service animal handlers, and connect with such an engaged group. Conversations like these help build communities where people with disabilities and their service animals are better understood, welcomed, and supported.

Thank you for making space for this important discussion and for the work you do every day to support Texans living with epilepsy.



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Two representatives from Mojo’s Mission stand beside a tan service dog wearing a Mojo’s Mission vest following a presentation to an Epilepsy Foundation Texas support group. Behind them, a projection screen displays a slide reading “Mojo’s Mission – Service Animal Access Initiative.” Both presenters are wearing Mojo’s Mission shirts, and informational materials are visible on a nearby table.

08/15/2026

🐾 **Open Doors Amarillo is coming September 29!**

Service animal access should not depend on whether a business owner, employee, or member of the public understands the law correctly that day.

That’s why Mojo’s Mission is bringing service dog handlers, business owners, and community members together for **Open Doors Amarillo: A Community Conversation on Service Animal Access.**

Join us for an evening built around real handler experiences, practical service animal access training, community resources, networking, and meaningful conversation about how we create spaces where service animal teams are respected, included, and welcomed.

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Amarillo Area Foundation
919 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX

**Free to attend. Light bites and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so registration is encouraged.**

RSVP: https://givebutter.com/c/open-doors-amarillo-a-community-conversation-on-service-animal-access-edwn1b

Presented in honor of **National Service Dog Month.**

Learn more at **mojosmission.org**



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Event flyer for “Open Doors Amarillo: A Community Conversation on Service Animal Access,” presented by Mojo’s Mission. The event is Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Amarillo Area Foundation, 919 S. Polk St., Amarillo, Texas. The flyer features a woman standing with a large cream-colored service dog wearing a Mojo’s Mission bandana. The free event includes service animal handler stories, service animal access training on rights and responsibilities, community resources and networking, and complimentary light bites and refreshments. Space is limited and registration is encouraged. Presented in honor of National Service Dog Month. More information is available at mojosmission.org.

07/26/2026

Our Executive Director, Krisa Cantrell and Board Member, James Galbraith are attending Nothing About us Without Us: Reclaiming our Narrative hosted by Sunrise Movement today in Dallas. Thank you to the hosts for putting together an important event on the anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Photo 1: Krisa Cantrell, executive director of Mojo’s Mission, and James Galbraith, a Mojo’s Mission board member, smile for a selfie while seated at a table. Both wear Mojo’s Mission service animal access shirts.

Photo 2: Graphic titled “Schedule for the Day” listing the following events:

10:50 a.m. – Opening remarks by Dylan Rafaty
11:00 a.m. – Maddy Ullman presents on representation in media and authentic storytelling
12:00 p.m. – Madison Noelle McNair presents on disability history and the intersectionality of disability
1:00 p.m. – Jennifer Terriquez presents on caregivers and caring for a disabled loved one
2:00 p.m. – Alyx Scott presents on invisible disabilities and disability advocacy in Dallas
2:50 p.m. – Closing remarks by Dylan Rafaty

Breaks between presentations are included in the scheduled presentation lengths and timing.

07/26/2026

🇺🇸 Today we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Signed into law on July 26, 1990, the ADA affirmed a simple but powerful principle: people with disabilities deserve equal access to participate fully in everyday life.

Thirty-six years later, that promise still matters.

For many people with disabilities, a service dog is more than a companion. They provide independence, safety, and the confidence to navigate the world.

Unfortunately, many service dog teams are still wrongfully denied access because of misunderstandings about the law.

At Mojo’s Mission, we believe education is the key to changing that.

Together, we can build a community where businesses are informed, service dog teams are welcomed, and everyone can access public spaces with dignity and respect.

Because access isn’t a privilege. It’s a civil right. 💙

Learn more about our free service animal access education and training at www.mojosmission.org


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A commemorative graphic celebrating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The graphic features Renda Smith smiling beside her cream-colored standard poodle service dog, Mojo, both wearing Mojo’s Mission apparel. Text highlights the ADA anniversary, the dates July 26, 1990 and July 26, 2026, and the message that access, independence, and dignity are civil rights. The Mojo’s Mission logo and website, mojosmission.org, appear at the bottom against a purple background in the organization’s signature colors.

07/23/2026

September is National Service Dog Awareness Month!

Join Mojo’s Mission for Open Doors Amarillo: A Community Conversation on Service Animal Access, an evening dedicated to education, awareness, and building a more inclusive Amarillo.

Whether you’re a business owner, employee, service animal handler, healthcare professional, educator, student, or community member, this event will provide practical information about service animal access through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and how we can work together to create welcoming public spaces for everyone.

The evening will feature:
• Inspiring stories from local service animal handlers.
• A practical presentation on service animal access, ADA rights and responsibilities, and common misconceptions.
• Time for questions, discussion, and community conversation.
• Opportunities to connect with local organizations and community leaders.

Businesses and organizations that complete the training will receive Mojo Approved recognition, demonstrating their commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals who rely on service animals.

Event Details

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Amarillo Area Foundation
919 S. Polk Street
Amarillo, TX 79101

Admission is free, but advance registration is appreciated to help us plan seating and refreshments.

Reserve your seat at the link in our bio.

If you’re unable to attend but would like to support our mission, you may also make a donation through the registration page. Every contribution helps expand community education, business training, and awareness efforts across the Texas Panhandle.

Together, we can open more doors through education, understanding, and inclusion.



Alt text: promotional banner for Mojo’s Mission event has Mojo’s Mission logo on the left blue background with yellow lettering with event title: Open Doors Amarillo: a Community Conversation on Service Animal Access. Underneath that it says: “stories, education, inclusion, community.” At the bottom it says “September is National Service Dog Month.”

07/21/2026

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disabled people, honor disability history, and recognize the strength and beauty of our diverse community.

Disability pride means embracing who we are, valuing lived experience, and continuing the work toward a world where access, inclusion, and independence are treated as civil rights, not optional favors bestowed when convenient.

At Mojo’s Mission, we educate businesses and communities about service animal access so every service animal team can be welcomed with dignity, respect, and confidence.

Learn more at mojosmission.org.



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Purple and gold Disability Pride Month graphic from Mojo’s Mission. The upper left displays the Mojo’s Mission Service Animal Access Initiative logo beside the words “Celebrating Disability Pride Month.” Below is a framed photo of two women wearing black Mojo’s Mission shirts standing with a cream-colored service dog wearing a Mojo’s Mission vest.

The right side explains that the Disability Pride Flag was created in 2019 by Ann Magill and represents different communities and experiences within the disability community. The flag has diagonal gray, pink, yellow, white, blue, and green stripes. The graphic explains that gray honors those lost, pink represents physical disabilities, yellow represents intellectual disabilities and neurodivergence, white represents invisible and undiagnosed disabilities, blue represents mental and psychiatric disabilities, and green represents sensory disabilities.

Additional text reads: “Disability pride is about embracing who we are, honoring our experiences, and building a world where access is a right, not a privilege.” A gold banner states: “Access. Inclusion. Independence. It’s a civil right.” The bottom says that Mojo’s Mission educates communities about service animal access so every team can be welcomed with dignity and respect, followed by the website mojosmission.org.

07/17/2026

Many people don’t realize that there are excellent organizations that can help you train your own service dog. While not every beloved pet has the temperament, confidence, or health needed for service work, some absolutely can.

One organization worth exploring is Medical Mutts. They evaluate and train shelter dogs with the temperament needed for service work, and they also offer programs to help individuals train their own dog when it’s a good candidate.

Choosing a service dog starts with understanding your disability-related needs. Not everyone requires mobility assistance, and for many handlers, a smaller dog may be an excellent fit. The right service dog isn’t determined by size or breed alone. It’s determined by temperament, trainability, and the tasks the dog is trained to perform to mitigate its handler’s disability.

07/13/2026

07/13/2026

It literally rained on our parade, but we still had a good time at the Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive and Parade!

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Mojo’s Mission participates in the Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive and Parade in Amarillo, Texas, on June 6, 2026. The video opens with the Mojo’s Mission logo, followed by cattle gathered behind a fence before the parade.

A vehicle decorated as the “Mojo Mobile” is covered in tan fabric and long, floppy dog ears and fuzzy tan dog feet, a nose, eyes, and, a large red tongue on the front. Mojo, a light tan colored Goldendoodle service dog, looks out through a side window. The vehicle pulls a trailer decorated in Mojo’s Mission blue and yellow, with balloons, banners, and the organization’s logo.

Adults and children ride in the trailer wearing rain ponchos as the parade moves through downtown Amarillo. They wave and throw candy to spectators lining both sides of the wet street. The crowd includes families and children reaching for candy. Photos and video show rainy conditions throughout the parade.

On-screen text explains that a strong gust of wind blew off the vehicle’s nose shortly before filming and that everyone was soaked but still had fun. The video ends by thanking the Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive and Parade and directing viewers to www.mojosmission.org to learn more.