On KPRC 2+ we highlight organizations doing great things in our community. This week, we’re introducing you to Assistance Canines of Texas, a nonprofit organization that helps individuals with disabilities train their service dogs.
Increase public awareness of the rights of individuals with disabilities and service dog teams.
Assist individuals with disabilities to obtain professional team training and support to train their own service dog.
Focusing on residents of Texas to provide no/low-cost training supplies and/or service dog equipment.
Coordinate with rescue organizations and local animal shelters to place abandoned puppies (under 7 weeks) as prospects in our program
To provide information to foundations, corporate giving programs, and government resources about the substantial need for programs and services to assist self-trained service teams in Texas.
Obtain charitable contributions from the general public.
Provide advocacy assistance for service dog teams in Texas.
Sponsor meetings and workshops to bring together individuals with representatives of organizations and government agencies related to service dog training and use.