Mobility Assistance Dogs
You can find stability and independence with a mobility assistance dog.
We train mobility assistance dogs to perform helpful tasks for children and adults who use wheelchairs or have light mobility challenges.
We train our mobility assistance dogs to master a variety of skills, such as:
Picking up and retrieving objects
Opening and closing doors and cabinets
Tugging off your socks or jacket
Pushing automatic door and elevator buttons
Acting as a brace to help you get up or walk up/down stairs
Turning light switches on and off
Bringing you an item by name, such as a cane.
And more!
Qualifications for a mobility assistance dog:
Live in Indiana
Have a physical or cognitive disability
Are at least eight years old
Can independently work with a service dog on your own (or have responsible guardians who can help you)
Have been exposed to dogs for eight to 12 months (if applicable)
Have light counter-balance needs
Meet an amazing ICAN client
ICAN client Ann, who lives with a form of Muscular Dystrophy was paired with her dog, Parker, in January 2022.
He goes with Ann everywhere and helps her overcome mobility challenges by acting as a brace to help her stand, counterbalancing her as she walks, and picking up and retrieving objects.
