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Dogs for Disabilities, inc. is a registered 501c3 non profit company that enhances the lives of people with physical disabilities by providing them, free of charge, with highly trained Service dogs to assist them with daily activities so they can head a more functional and independent life.
Service dogs can be rescued from animal shelters or bred in selective breeding programs. Most Service dogs are Labrador Retrievers or Golden Retrievers and can be identified by a service dog harness or backpack/vest.
Dogs for Disabilities, inc. Service dogs provide assistance to physically disabled people by retrieving objects, opening and closing doors, turning lights on and off, pulling wheelchairs, helping dress and undress, providing balance for ambulatory persons and many other specific tasks as needed by the disabled individual.
Dogs for Disabilities, inc. Service dogs can benefit people with many difference physical disabilities including but not limited to:
- Spinal cord/head trauma (injury stroke)
- Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Ataxia/poor balance
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cerebal Palsy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spina Bifida
Any person who has a physical imapairment that substantially limits a major life activity might be a candidate for a service dog. Dogs for Disabilities, inc. Service dogs can provide physical support necessary to help achieve independence. |
 
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