Posts by Amanda Charbonneau
Jeff Legendre
Post Traumatic Stress and suicide are on the rise for First Responders. Programs such as Critical Incident Stress Debriefing teams are in place for first responders, but day to day responder stress has to be addressed in the fire station or police department.. The mission of the Bolton Fire Department is to have an assistance…
Read MoreStarr Fund
All donations to the Starr Fund go toward helping clients who are Deaf, or have hearing loss, reach their fundraising goals. To date, over $17,000 has been raised for clients through the Starr Fund.
Read MoreJeff Bolduc
Hello. My name is Jeff Bolduc and I am a Guidance Counselor at Melrose High School. While working in a high school setting for the past 13 years, I have seen wonderful changes in learning and development. However, I have also seen a greater need for social emotional support.
Read MoreMeet the Staff: Bailey Sullivan
Get to know the NEADS staff in this occasional series. Today, please meet Bailey Sullivan – Assistant Breeding and Puppy Development Coordinator.
Read MoreLuis Jimenez
Hi, My name is Luis, I live in Texas and I am homeschooled! Some of my favorite things to do are playing video games, play with transformers, Legos, and having fun with my family.I applied for a NEADS service dog and recently got approved , right before I turned 16!!! and that means my Dog is now in training! …
Read MoreNaomi Ridge
My name is Naomi Ridge, and I live with my husband and two sons (ages 11 and 13) in Watertown, Massachusetts. Since the fall of 2015 I have been losing mobility due to Multiple Sclerosis, and now use a wheelchair to get around outside of my home.
Read MoreWinter Fundraising
We did it! We survived the holiday season and all the shopping, planning, celebrating and indulging in treats that go with it. Now it’s time to get down to business and think about some winter fundraising! The winter may seem like a tough time to fundraise due to the bad weather and the strong desire…
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Read MoreHanae Witkum
Hi, my name is Hanae! I just turned 16 and got the best birthday wish ever. My parents applied for a Service Dog for me through NEADS! We went on an interview which I was very nervous about – I get teary sometimes when I have to talk about myself – and we were accepted onto the wait list!
Read MoreWinter Fitness for your NEADS dog
Keeping your Service/Assistance Dog fit year round can be a struggle, especially for those who live in areas where winter weather is unpredictable or inhospitable. Extreme temperatures, ice and snow can limit outdoor time to bathroom-only breaks and leave little access for handlers with mobility challenges. But working dogs must be kept in prime condition…
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