Second-grade students at the Burr Elementary School in Higganum, Connecticut, will learn that with hope, anything is possible. They will also learn that everyone, two-legged or four-legged, are worthy of love and acceptance no matter what the differences. In fact, our differences make us very special.

Judea, Bombaci’s deaf dog, will entertain the students by demonstrating her ability to understand American Sign Language and perform a variety of tasks and “tricks.” The youngsters will also be able to interact with this special pup, learning to sign to her.