Wheelchair Assistance Dogs

Classification	Service Dog
Color	Blue
Type	Wheelchair Assistance Dogs
Job	To assist their partner by retrieving dropped objects, opening doors, retrieving the phone, helping with transfers or anything else their partner may need.
Handler	Is in a wheelchair. May or may not be ambulatory at times.
Gear	No special gear required, but many wear a special harness to assist in pulling a chair or opening a door.
Signs	If you know someone who works in an office building and is in a wheelchair, see if there are “Press to Open Door” buttons to make their getting around a little easier.
Notes	Wheelchair Assistance Dogs can vary widely in trained tasks and actual job.
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