This story (here's the video) aired on CBS this morning Wednesday (3/15) morning:

"Back in the 1970s, a Tufts University psychologist had the idea that it might possible to teach monkeys to help care for quadriplegics. Since then, an organization called Helping Hands has placed more than 100 monkeys with disabled individuals, and many say these primates have changed their lives. Helping Hands is supported by donations. Officials estimate that it costs about 35 thousand to train, place and provide lifetime support for each monkey. But quadriplegics who qualify receive the animals free of charge.

This is facinating!
I am in 3rd grade and doing a report on Animals in Healthcare. If you have any additional information regarding monkeys or if you know a handler I can interview please e-mail me.
Thank you!

Hats off to the dedicated people who teach these monkeys to do some amazing things.