Behind every confident service dog team is a circle of support—people who refuse to let cost or circumstance dictate someone’s future. At Domino Service Dogs (DSD), we believe disability should never mean isolation.
Our mission began with Caitlin Tyra Brady, a disability advocate whose legacy of independence shaped our 24-month, evidence-based program. Today, we continue that work by empowering people with disabilities to train their own service dogs, restoring dignity and strengthening families across Colorado.
To provide a team with two full years of expert coaching, safety evaluations, and legal advocacy, the cost is $35,000. We work tirelessly to remove this financial barrier so families never have to choose between a life-changing service dog and basic living expenses.
Your investment covers the "DSD Gold Standard":
Expert Instruction: Curriculum led by CPDT-KA and TAGteach certified professionals.
Task & Public Access Coaching: Rigorous, real-world training in hospitals, workplaces, and transit.
Legal Literacy: Education on the ADA, FHA, and ACAA to protect teams from discrimination.
Safety & Stability: Comprehensive insurance, professional evaluations, and program infrastructure.
Lifelong Support: Alumni coaching to ensure the partnership remains strong for the dog's entire career.
When you give, you aren't just funding a "dog program"—you are funding access.
Mobility & Safety: A senior remains safely housed and independent.
Medical & Emotional Support: A veteran regains the confidence to enter public spaces.
Community Participation: A child re-enters the classroom with a silent partner by their side.
That is the Domino Effect: One trained team changes a community.
One-Time Gift: Make an immediate impact on a team in need.
Monthly Giving: Provide the sustained support required for a 24-month journey.
Team Sponsorship: Fully fund a specific team’s $35,000 path to graduation.
Public Access Outings: Fund the real-world environments where heroes are made.
Honor or Memorial Gift: Celebrate a loved one by gifting dignity to another.
Based in Lakewood, Colorado, DSD is a disability-led nonprofit committed to fiscal transparency and community collaboration. Your investment supports direct programming and the professional infrastructure required to responsibly train service dog teams for long-term success.
Because disability should not mean exclusion. Because dignity should not depend on income. Join us in making independence possible.
