CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS HELPS FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO TRAINED SERVICE ANIMALS, CONSULTING TO DETERMINE IF A CANINE IS THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE CHILD'S NEED TO EXPAND INDEPENDENCE, ASSISTANCE IN THE COMMUNITY TO SECURE FULL ACCESS FOR CHILDREN USING SERVICE DOGS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT THE ADA AND SERVICE ANIMALS TO SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND CIVIC GROUPS.
