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Kitty Kaddy Assistive Pet Care ToolsKitty Kaddy provides assistive pet care tools for persons with disabilities so they can take care of their dogs and cats more easily. They sell food bowls with long handles for dogs and cats, a long handle litter pan scooper, and litter pans with handles. Reviewed October 2009 Vendor
Dance Class for People with Parkinson’s DiseaseDance is a stimulating mental activity that connects the mind to the body by invoking imagery, telling stories with movement, and making use of the senses to enhance balance and coordination in movement. Join this 8-week class for person’s with Parkinson’s Disease. Reviewed October 2009 Class/Program
4 Paws for Ability Service DogsService dogs for people with disabilities4 Paws for Ability is an organization that trains service dogs to assist children and adults with disabilities. Reviewed June 2009 Community Resource
Camp TrekAdaptive Sports Camp for KidsCheck out this sports camp for beginner athletes with disabilities-youth ages 7-13 and 14-20. Reviewed June 2009 Community Resource
Camp AbilityA traditional residential summer camp designed especially for children and young adults with spina bifida. Reviewed June 2009 Community Resource
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Caring for Kids: Program Flyer Caring for Kids provides adaptive sports and recreation programs for children with physical disabilities. Reviewed May 2009 Class/Program
UniversalSports.Com Paralympics Streaming VideoThe 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, China are featured as streaming video on this website. Reviewed May 2009 Streaming Video
Helping HandsMonkey Helpers for the DisabledHelping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled is a national nonprofit serving quadriplegic and other people with severe spinal cord injuries or mobility-impairments by providing highly trained monkeys to assist with daily activities.

Reviewed May 2009 Community Resource
Boundless Playgrounds, Inc.Wheelchair accessible playgrounds are growing across the country. Explore Boundless Playgrounds, Inc. to learn more about this exciting resource for all ages. Reviewed May 2009 Website
Welcome HOME Bed and BreakfastWelcome HOME Bed and Breakfast, located near Milwaukee, WI, has incorporated housing modifications to accommodate persons with disabilities who want an accessible retreat in the woods. Reviewed April 2009 Community Resource
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