Useful Links

Rehabilitation Centers
The Shepherd Center: www.shepherd.org
Center IMT: www.centerimtatlanta.com


Community Support
CareCure Community: www.sci.rutgers.edu
Disaboom: www.disaboom.com
Apparalyzed: www.apparelyzed.com


Disability Rights
American’s with Disabilities (ADA): www.ada.gov
Disability Rights: www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro


Government Info
United Spinal Association: www.spinalcord.org

Vocational & Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID): www.vesid.nysed.gov


SCI Foundations
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation:  www.christopherreeve.org

Wheels with Wings Foundation:  www.wheelswithwings.org


Home Health Care
Family Care Services, Buffalo, NY:  www.familycareserviceswny.com

The Amazing Gabe on Woof Patrol!
Natalie Barnhard got her helper dog Gabe from Canine Helpers in Lockport, NY shortly before Christmas 2006. He is an amazing dog who is trained to do a variety of tasks like open doors, get her wallet out of her purse, take off her sweatshirt, and get help when needed by pawing at people to get their attention.

Read more about Gabe and Natalie: www.woofpatrol.com/newsletters/january 08

Canine Helpers for the Handicapped, Inc.
www.caninehelpers.org