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National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT)
Description:
Uses hippotherapy, the movement of the horse, to provide physical and occupational therapy for children and adults affected by neuromuscular disorders. Diagnoses might include cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, development disorders, cerebral vascular accident and head injury. Registered physical and occupational therapists, specially trained horses, expert horse handlers and volunteers conduct the program. Additional equine-assisted programs include interactive and adaptive riding.Location
Public Transit:
SAMTRANS stops within 1 mile.
880 Runnymede Road, Woodside, CA 94062
37.446385
-122.278289
Human Services
Service Options
Accessibility Options:
- Wheelchair
Services
Fees:
Vary according to program, $50-$115. Financial aid available for those who qualify. Cash and checks accepted.Audience:
Persons with physical and developmental disabilitiesEligibility:
Evaluation requiredHow to Apply:
Call for information or for appointment for evaluation.Service Wait Estimate:
Varies according to space availability.Service Areas:
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Marin County
- San Francisco County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Clara County