Service dog provider profile
The Sam Simon Foundation
ADI AccreditedOpen / Available
ServesCalifornia and Oregon residents
Dog providedYes
Owner trainingNo
CostNo cost to apply; services are fully funded
Wait timeSeveral months to 1+ year depending on match availability
ApplicationsOpen / Available
AccreditationADI Accredited
Who qualifiesAdults who are deaf or hard of hearing
Travel requiredPlacement includes several days of in-home training
Training modelProvider selects and trains rescue dogs; in-home team orientation/placement
About the Program
Assistance Dogs department trains shelter/rescue dogs as hearing service dogs.
Service Dogs Offered
Hearing Dogs
Hearing service dogs
Who Qualifies
Adults who are deaf or hard of hearing
Geographic eligibility: California and Oregon residents
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes; dogs are selected from shelters/rescues
Owner-training supported: No
No indication
Cost & Financial Requirements
No cost to apply; services are fully funded
Directory cost category: Not published
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Several months to 1+ year depending on match availability
Applications: Open / Available
Open / application available
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider selects and trains rescue dogs; in-home team orientation/placement
Travel/on-site requirement: Placement includes several days of in-home training
Support After Placement
Ongoing support indicated