The demand for autism assistance dogs is going through the roof - and adults are at the front of the queue
April 2, 2024 by Martin Atkin, ADI Communications Consultant
The need for autism assistance dogs is growing year by year - and as more and more adults are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), there’s no end in sight to rising demand. Reliable data for the number of adults diagnosed with ASD are hard to come by, but one recent study in the UK found the number of ASD diagnoses made in adulthoodAnki and Hedda: opening doors for wheelchair users and their assistance dogs.
March 1, 2024 by Martin Atkin, Communications Consultant, Assistance Dogs International
Anki Celander and her assistance dog Hedda know only too well the challenges faced by people with disabilities. And as a wheelchair user as well, the pair are no strangers to double discrimination. “We have a lot of problems getting access for assistance dog teams who are also wheelchair users,” she explains. “It’s exhausting havingWhat is an Autism Assistance Dog?
December 31, 2023 by Caroline Preston and Ruth Green
What is an Autism Assistance Dog? This article was first published by the UK National Autistic Society in December 2023.New Boost for the Ethical Training, Health and Welfare of Assistance Dogs and Guide Dogs
October 19, 2023
The world’s two leading organizations for assistance and guide dogs have strengthened their joint commitment to the health, welfare and ethical treatment of dogs trained by their member programs. Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) issued a joint position statement re-affirming their commitment to thePhotos draw people in and give people an insight that words along cannot
August 19, 2023 by Martin Atkin, ADI communications consultant
Most dog owners love to take photos of their canine companions - and need no excuse to share snaps on their social media profiles. We’ve all had to endure a friend scrolling through endless blurry, badly-exposed and poorly-framed photos of their favourite pooch. But when it comes to fundraising, marketing and publicity, those amateur shots justNew boost for the ethical training, health and welfare of assistance and guide dogs.
July 20, 2023
New boost for the ethical training, health and welfare of assistance and guide dogs. The world’s two leading organizations for assistance and guide dogs have strengthened their joint commitment to the health, welfare and ethical treatment of dogs trained by their member programs. Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and the International Guide DogNew campaign highlights diversity of assistance dogs and their partners
June 8, 2023
New campaign highlights diversity of assistance dogs and their partners. A new campaign to raise awareness that assistance dogs come in all shapes and sizes and support a wide range of people with different disabilities has been launched in the UK. The campaign, supported by an animation featuring assistance dogs representing the ten member programmes ofAssistance dogs continue to fly high thanks to American Airlines
April 24, 2023
Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and American Airlines are delighted to announce the renewal of the long-running Puppies in Flight (PIF) program. The PIF partnership enables assistance dogs from ADI accredited member programs throughout the US and Canada to fly in the cabin free of charge, accompanied by volunteer American team members. In addition,Items 9-16 of 38