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Robert234567
Review for ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, Torrington, CT, USA
In May of 2008 I was in a horrific car accident resulting in being paralyzed from the chest down. Prior to my accident I was very independent in life and also was very active in my community. I served as the towns volunteer Fire Chief for four years. After my accident I became very depressed not being able to do the things I once did freely. I had heard about service dogs in rehab but didn’t understand fully what they would do for me. Two years after coming home from the hospital I received a call from ECAD advising me that my application for a service dog was approved. Since being paired with my dog Mack, my life has changed dramatically. I am once again out and about and still involved with the fire company as much as possible. Mack accompanies me to college and is of great assistance. I cannot imagine my day without Mack as he is a great boost for my confidence in many day to day tasks. I cannot thank ECAD enough for the wonderful job they do with these dogs and the great job they do in the matching process!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Gaining independence throught the process of gaining a service dog and true companion.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Put together a better public educational campaign to make people relise what they actually do for people with disabilities.
