® United Disabilities Services has received approval for a trademark of the name New Life Assistance Dogs® - May 2006.
 NLAD is a program dedicated to training service dogs to enable persons
with physical
disabilities to live more
independent and
meaningful
lives by bridging the gap between
the persons physical abilities
and the architectural
service, and cultural barriers
of our
society. NLAD
provides services to those within a two hour radius of
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
A
Service Dog is more than the arms, legs, ears and eyes for an individual
with a
disability.
A Service Dog is an extension of the heart."
NLAD welcomes newest trainee - August 2008
Recipient of NLAD service dog gives back to program.
(11/07)
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Key
Benefits:
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New Life Assistance
Dogs is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children
and adults with
disabilities through
the
development of a human/canine
partnership. |
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Our service dogs
are trained to assist their owner's individual needs and to
provide the amount of
physical and/or
emotional
support necessary
to propel a person toward more functional independence. |
A
Service Dog:
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opens and closed doors
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turns lights on and off
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retrieves and returns
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pulls wheelchairs
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provides stability
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picks up dropped items
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