KSDS, Inc.
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February 11, 2011
I've called KSDS, Inc. family for 14 years. They are a strong people oriented organization. As a puppy raiser my efforts are rewarded with a high percentage of puppies accepted into the program with Service, Guide and Social dogs being developed. Extra care is taken to match the person with the Assistance Dog. When I've had a puppy not make the program the staff strive above and beyond to place the puppy that family that best matches.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Full circle puppy raising
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Move them closer to my home.
February 4, 2011
When I began looking for an organization to assist as a volunteer, I researched several other organizations, but none as impressive as Ksds. What impressed me most was their success rate and their true commitment to helping people with disabilitiies become happier, more independent individuals. At Ksds, everyone is family, and everyone is valued as individuals. They haveamazing follow up procedures with each individual whos life they have touched.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Several ways, yearly seminars, graduation ceremonies, daily contact with other volunteers and staff, speaking to graduates whos lives they have changed
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not!!
November 10, 2010
KSDS has given me more than I can possibly give them. They have given me confidence to believe in myself - and push myself to do things I never believed I would have been able to do before.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
many ways.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make sure more people would know about them.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Okay
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
I would gear their media more toward younger people.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Yes, I learned new skills, met new friends
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Needed
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
My Role: Client Served & I help disabled people find an assistance dog and/or tell someone who may need a dog through my experiences at KSDS, Inc. I have written one book about my first service dog entitled, Learn with LaDee, A Service Dog, and my current service dog, Carmine and.
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October 29, 2010
Talent and caring are not enough to establish the partnership that I have with my service dog, Carmine. The important training for both of us provided by KSDS, Inc. employees and many volunteers provide confidence that is beyond belief to change my life and many others who suffer chronic disabilities. Among the volunteers, my partner's puppy raiser gave Carmine many experiences that are related in my book, A Priceless Gift, including a film documentary viewed by thousands of people. My book honors puppy raisers. You may laugh and then cry, as an editor said she did, but you will appreciate Carmine and her puppy raiser. Carmine and I join with other KSDS graduates and their partners at least once a year to review training and renew lifelong friendships.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
KSDS provided extensive training and support for my service dog, Carmine and me for over four years. An online KSDS, Inc. graduate program is participated in daily for me and other disabled people.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would encourage other disabled people to participate in this positive life changing experience. KSDS, INC. provides limited housing and need more housing for participants in training. They need more money to do this.
October 28, 2010
I spent several months doing research before I chose KSDS. I was, and continue to be, impressed with the staff, dogs, puppy raisers, training facility, and community support. Sopapilla and I are personality matched, so she is a little stubborn - but it's an attitude I share. At our graduation from the training camp we were introduced as a team by Sopapilla's puppy raiser. It was wonderful to meet the woman who had raised my girl through the rough puppy times and then had the hugeness of heart to give her up so we could be a team. KSDS's commitment to connect the puppy raisers and the graduates is a wonderful thing. I contacted the trainers soon after returning home and was given immediate attention and a solution to the issue we were having. I attended the Graduate Retreat last summer and met other teams from all over the country. We had time to socialize and work on skills. The support from the other graduates is so important, as very few people have the experience of being the human half of a service- or guide-dog team. When giving presentations about Service Dogs, I always emphasize these aspects of KSDS and the importance of working with certified trainers. KSDS changed my life forever and I will always be grateful.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
receiving my service dog.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
get more funding so they could help more people like me
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
internet research
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
going out more in the world
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
October 28, 2010
I have received 3 miracles from KSDS. First, my service dog, Abby, who helped me gain strength to leave a wheelchair, second, my successor service dog, Tortilla, who continues to amaze me with his ability to help me, and third, the return to health of Tortilla as they covered medical bills for a serious and costly illness. Their compassion, dedication, and love for all they do and all they serve should be an example for all to follow.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I know that my life has changed for the better because of KSDS. I am able to walk longer distances, get up when I fall, get help when I fall, and sit proud in my wheelchair - all because of the work of the KSDS staff. They are an amazing gift to anyone who comes in contact with them.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Provide more funding so that they could serve other disabled persons more quickly and efficiently.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
Searching the internet for service dog organizations.
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
To be more independent and get out in the world and enjoy life!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
October 28, 2010
KSDS has provided me with my Service Dog, Boo. Boo has given me independence that I never had before, if it weren't for Boo I would have never flown. She has flown with me to Washington, D.C, San Deigo and Milwakii. Boo has also given me a sense of confidence. The trainers at KSDS know what they are doing in training these dogs in that these dogs are very highly trained for the specific tasks that they are needed to accomplish. KSDS trainers do an extremely good job at matching these dogs with the persons personality. The two week training camp process that they provide for the person getting the dog is absolutely well worth the time and energy they put in to it, it helps us graduates know exactly how to work with the dog and what commands to give. It also gives us the tools we need to problem solve through any situation we may face as a Team. Through the Grad Retreat that is put on every year in the month of July/August, KSDS trainers help graduates work through any difficulties they may have with the team process and/or public issues. KSDS is like having the best Support Network that money can buy without having to shell out any money. As far as I am concerned, KSDS is the best!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
By having a Service Dog and being a graduate of this program.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
There are absolutely no changes that I would make!!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
Internet search
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
Gave me a Sevice Dog who provides me with confidence, independence. KSDS is the best Support Network.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
October 27, 2010
IT IS BECAUSE OF ALL THE WORKERS AT KSDS THAT I’M EVEN ALIVE, IN 2006 I WAS TRAINED WITH A WOUNDERFUL DOG CALLED MULKAHEY , BUT KNOWN AS MAC, IN OCTOBER 6, 2006. WE HAVE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP. I HAVE BEEN SICK A LOT, BUT MAC HAS BEEN RIGHT THERE ENCOURGING ME. NOW THAT I’M HOME HE HELPS ME ALL HE CAN, IN FACT HE HELPS ME WITH NEW THINGS DAILY. HE HAS BEEN SUCH A BLESSING IN MY LIFE AND THIS HAS ALL HAPPENED BECAUSE OF THE WONDERFUL TRAINERS AT KSDS.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
during the training i was treated with respect, and i was instructed with kindness and understanding. the staff at ksds really care about those they are helping with their precious dogs.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
i would give them more money so that they could have more supplies and dogs to help more people. everyone they help is so blessed, i'd like them to have the opportuity to even help more people.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
on the internet
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
i have be totally blessed, my boy has been soooo helpful and such an encouragement to me.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
October 27, 2010
KSDS is an awesome service dog organization. I have received 2 service dogs from them. When I started with them they answered all my questions I had and had a great training experience. If I ever have questions I am able to call and ask questions and get responses back immediately. They also help if I need ideas on how to work with problems I am having with my dog. When my first dog passed away they were there for me to help me transition from dogs and with my emotional needs at the time. KSDS is awesome at teaming the right dogs with the right people.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
receiving 2 amazing service dogs who have helped me achieve independence.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
have more retreats with puppy raisers and graduates so graduates can see the way the puppies are trained and raisers can see more of what the dogs are capable of once they are with their partners.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
A friend of mine received his service dog from KSDS and raved about the group.
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
independence, more out going and confident,
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
October 27, 2010
I received my first dog, Hatari (aka known as Tari)- from the John Wayne names-litter in the spring of 2003. I had only been waiting for a few months from the 1st application until I found my self in Washington, Kansas at the 2 week training class. That Monday morning when Michelle had her "go up" and hugged her goodbye-changed my life forever! We have been blessed to spend nearly 8 years together. I am in an electric wheelchair most of the time & she is there beside me constantly..picking up everything I drop, opening doors for me, bringing me my shoes and braces everyday! I have a "front load" washer & she tugs the wet clothes out & helps me put them in the dryer...from there she helps get them into the basket when they are dried! No words can express my gratitude to all who have & who are working & caring for these wonderful companions of our souls!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my life!
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I can't think of one change! They caringly and professionaly cover it all!!
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