http://www.canineassistants.org/Training Great Dogs to Help Special People
Canine Assistants® is a non-profit organization, founded in 1991, which trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs. In addition to physically assisting those with disabilities, Canine Assistants service dogs are instrumental in removing many of the barriers faced by the disabled in today's society. One recipient made the value of this skill quite clear when asked by a reporter what she liked most about her service dog. Immediately, she responded, "My dog makes my wheelchair disappear."
http://www.disaboom.com/disabled-veterans-general/service-pets-for-vets-service-dogs-help-disabled-veterans-healOperation Freedom, a partnership between the Veterans Administration and Freedom Service Dogs, Inc., pairs specially trained service dogs with returning military personnel and disabled veterans to assist with the lifelong transition from active duty and combat to civilian life.
http://www.guidedog.org/Vetdogs/AboutVetD/whatis.htmWhat is VetDogs?
Helping those who have served our country honorably to live with dignity and independence whether they are visually impaired or have other special needs, by using guide dogs, service dogs, and innovative technologies
http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.3978475/k.BED8/Home.htmLife. Unleashed.
The most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart.
Canine Companions for Independence® provides highly-trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free of charge.
http://www.keystonehumanservices.org/ssd/dogs.php?gclid=CKya9rip9Z4CFRh15QodME8igwKeystone provides comprehensive, community-based services to children, young people, adults and families in the areas of autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities (mental retardation), mental health, early intervention and family services.
http://autismservicedogsofamerica.com/http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org/?gclid=COmH0u-p9Z4CFZZ75QodhA2e4wNot to mention seizure alert dogs, heart-attack alert dogs, diabetic shock alert dogs....and the list goes on and on....