Elisa Duncan's Contact Details

Elisa Duncan's Company Details

People & Animal Learning Services, Inc.

, N/A, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Healthcare Facility/Healthcare Services

People & Animal Learning Services, Inc. (PALS) is a nonprofit organization in Bloomington, Indiana that provides therapeutic equine programs to individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, and Veterans. PALS was established as a 501 © (3) organization in 2000. PALS is dedicated to providing professional, fun and safe therapy that intentionally restores functional skills, enhances well-being, and improves quality of life.The Need for PALSThere is a significant shortage of services for people with disabilities in southern Indiana while the number of people with disabilities continues to increase. In 2014 researchers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 47 percent of those with disabilities ages 18-64 get no aerobic physical activity, making programs such as PALS important to many families.The top 5 most commonly reported benefits by PALS Clients include:• Balance• Posture• Appropriate Interactions• Increased Respect for People• Trust