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6 other resources for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers — national organizations plus local programs. Use the filters to narrow by state or city.
4 Paws for Ability
Breeds, raises, trains, and places service dogs with children and veterans with disabilities. First agency in the U.S. to place task-trained Autism Assistance Dogs with tracking skills. Places 120+ service dogs annually including autism, seizure, diabetes alert, and mobility dogs.
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ADA.gov - Service Animals Resource
Official U.S. Department of Justice resource on service animal rights under the ADA. Covers legal definitions, requirements for businesses, FAQ on where service animals are permitted, and how to file discrimination complaints.
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Assistance Dogs International (ADI)
Global accrediting body for assistance dog organizations. Searchable directory of 153+ accredited programs worldwide. Essential starting point for finding a reputable, vetted service dog provider.
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Canine Companions
One of the oldest and largest service dog organizations (founded 1975). Provides expertly trained service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities. Dogs trained in up to 45 tasks. Six regional training centers nationwide. Dogs and all follow-up services provided at no cost.
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Medical Mutts
Nonprofit that rescues shelter dogs and trains them as service dogs for seizure alert, diabetes alert, psychiatric alert, autism support, and light mobility assistance. Offers both full-service training and 'train your own service dog' programs.
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PAWS with a Cause
Since 1979, custom-trains and places service dogs, seizure response dogs, hearing dogs, autism assistance dogs, and medical alert dogs. Works with individuals with MS, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, ALS. Dogs provided at no charge.
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