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CCI Canine Companions for Independence is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence pioneered the concept of training dogs to assist people with disabilities. The achievements of these first service dogs and the increased independence they brought to their human partners came at a time in America's history when people with disabilities were charting new courses for their lives. Instead of being taken care of, they wanted opportunities to take charge of their lives. For hundreds of men, women and children since then, Canine Companions for Independence has opened the door to just such opportunities. CCI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is funded by private contributions and receives no government funding. CCI graduates pay only a $100 Team Training registration fee that is reimbursed in supplies. There is no charge for the dog. People with physical or developmental disabilities who can demonstrate that a Canine Companion will enhance their independence or their quality of life are eligible to apply. Also eligible are professionals working for organizations that provide physical or mental health care to clients who could benefit from interaction with a facility dog. For more information to go: http://www.caninecompanions.org National Headquarters & Northwest Regional Center 2965 Dutton Avenue Southeast Regional Center North Central Regional Center Southwest Regional Center Northeast Regional Center Colorado Satellite CCI
Mission: *Chad received his Service Dog, Parnell from the North Central Regional Training Center:
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE For more information to go: http://www.caninecompanions.org
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