Joey Ramp

Joey Ramp, a dedicated scientist and accessibility advocate, shares her journey working alongside her service dog, Sampson, in lab environments. She discusses the crucial role of service animals in supporting disabled scientists and the challenges they face in STEM. Joey highlights the need for guidelines to foster inclusivity and educates listeners on overcoming bureaucratic obstacles. Through personal stories, she emphasizes the importance of public awareness regarding service animals, while advocating for diversity and representation in the scientific community.

Joey Ramp, a scientist at the Beckman Institute, advocates for the inclusion of service animals like her dog Sampson in laboratory settings. She shares her journey navigating the challenges of having service animals in STEM, emphasizing the need for standardized guidelines. Joey highlights the importance of addressing the biases against service dog handlers, and the contribution of service animals to diversity in STEM fields. Her personal story of recovery from a traumatic brain injury underscores the vital support these animals provide in the pursuit of science.