Safety Smart Gear ™ has worked with NEADS to help them raise funds for
support of their valuable programs. If you would like more information on NEADS
please visit them at
www.neads.org or call Donna Laconti at
978-422-9064 ext 21.
How does this
work? 1)
NEADS supporters are provided a promotional code. 2)
Supporters that visit www.safetysmartgear.com will
use this promotional code during the shopping cart checkout. 3) A 5%
discount will be taken off of your total
purchase. 4) In addition,
NEADS will recieve 15% of the final purchase price (less any applicable taxes and/or shipping
costs). 5) The funds generated as a result of your participation
in this program will go directly to NEADS. 6) All transactions using
this promotional code will provide revenue for vital NEADS
programs.
Will NEADS
Know Who Made Purchases? Yes,
NEADS will be provided with a detailed report of sales generated through
the program during each month. A list of participating
supporters, the dollar amount and date of each purchase will be
provided to Neads on a monthly basis.
How
Does NEADS receive funds? NEADS will receive generated funds and
supporting documentation at the end of each one-month cycle.
Why Is Safety Smart Gear™ Doing This? We
are partnered with various non-profit organizations and
understand that it is not always easy to raise needed funds. 24/7
Fundraising allows us to help these organizations by providing
an additional revenue stream.
What if I Have
Questions? Please call Safety Smart Gear™ toll free
at 877-999-4847. We are here for you Monday through Friday 9AM to
5PM
Is This Site Secure? Yes. Protecting the safety of
your credit card information is of the highest importance to us. We use
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credit card information as it is transmitted to us. SSL is the gold
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NEADS
national headquarters is located in Princeton, MA, a rural setting close to
Worcester in Central Massachusetts. NEADS is the oldest continuing hearing
dog program in the country and the only program of its kind in New England, as well as
one of the country's largest.
NEADS has
trained well over 1000 assistance dog teams from all states since 1976, with 50
teams graduating from its campus in a biannual graduation ceremony, which is
at once heartwarming and inspirational. This graduation ceremony is open to
the public and completes the six month training cycle undergone by the dogs to
be ready to assist their human partners. Among the types of dogs trained
are: hearing, service, social, specialty, service dogs for the classroom, ministry, therapy
and walker dogs.
NEADS
trains all breeds and mixed breeds of dogs to help people who are deaf or
physically disabled live more independently. Most hearing dogs are rescued
from animal shelters throughout New England. Most service dogs are donated as
puppies by breeders throughout the country. Most service dogs are Golden or
Labrador retrievers, however, many other breeds are also suitable. Any dog
"with the right stuff" can partner with a person to provide independence and
companionship by reducing physical and social
barriers.
People
who get dogs live in NEADS' fully accessible residence for two weeks while
learning to work together to develop a strong working relationship. With
careful supervision from the trainers, our clients learn to handle their dogs to
maximum potential. These "students' pay for their dog and equipment. For the
balance of the cost of the dog, NEADS raises sponsorships for each person.
We encourage graduates to participate in funding as much as possible. NEADS
relies solely on the support of individuals, foundations, corporations,
service organizations, bequests and workplace campaigns. It receives no government
funding.
