Services
Service
Dogs
Perhaps more than anything else, persons with disabilities want to remain as
independent as possible. ADAI’s highly trained service dogs help persons with disabilities to do
just that. By assisting clients with everyday tasks, such as opening doors and carrying items,
service dogs give a tremendous boost to self confidence and self reliance. At ADAI, we train each
dog in tasks tailored to the individuals they serve. Here are just some of the tasks ADAI service
dogs are trained to provide:
- Opening doors, cupboards, refrigerators, dryers, etc.
- Retrieving cordless phones
- Activating adaptive switches
- Aiding in dressing
- Carrying items
- Picking up dropped items
- Pulling a wheelchair
- Assisting clients up from a fall
- Helping in climbing stairs
- Providing balance for walking
Therapy
Dogs
ADAI provides highly trained therapy dogs for individuals and facilities. Therapy dogs are
trained to be extremely patient, loving companions. They are often placed in nursing homes, hospice
centers, or in homes with individuals who could benefit from their presence. Here is a little more
information about ADAI Therapy Dogs:
Facility Therapy Dogs
A “resident” dog offers tremendous benefits to persons in institutionalized settings, such as rehabilitation centers, hospice care units, and nursing homes. Highly skilled in obedience commands, these dogs provide companionship and can invoke pleasant memories among the residents. Facility Therapy dogs help to temporarily remove some of the worries and concerns of the people they spend time with. Facility therapy dogs usually become quick and lasting friends to everyone they come in contact with.
School Therapy Dogs
A school therapy dog is a companion that belongs to every student in the school. They help students by developing motor and physical skill through human-animal interaction, acting as a motivator to bring students "out of their shell" and practicing discipline, loyalty and responsibility Dogs can also foster an attitude of kindness and compassion and teach students about love and nurturance.
Special Needs
Therapy Dogs