Assistance Dogs International European Chapter is Assistance Dogs Europe (ADEu). ADEu is dedicated to supporting the work of assistance dog programs across Europe. Assistance Dogs Europe is incorporated in The Netherlands - Assistance Dogs Europe – ADEu - Incorporated in the Netherlands- KVK54491223.
ADEu and ADI joined together in 2007.
ADEu has Accredited Members and Candidate programs in 19 countries in Europe.
History
ADEu was formed in 2000 following a meeting in The Netherlands of assistance dog representatives from groups across Europe. In 2007, ADI and ADEu joined together.
Click on the link for a full ADEu history.
CEN Technical Committee 452 - Assistance Dogs
Many ADEu programs are active in the CEN Technical Committee (TC) 452 that is looking to create European standards covering all aspects of assistance dogs' welfare and training. This project is being managed by HZN - the National Standards Agency of Croatia. It is anticipated that the work will be completed during early 2023. For more information about this work, please contact Hilary Armour at [email protected].
Public Access Issues
As part of an ongoing campaign, ADEu is keen to hear of any clients from ADI member organisations that have been refused access with their assistance dogs. This will help us to build up a good picture of the scale of the problem in Europe and allow ADEu to lobby for better access rights across the whole of the continent. If you are refused access, please report the nature of the refusal to Mark van Gelder at [email protected].
If you have an assistance dog from an ADEu or ADI member and have any questions about access laws in Europe, please contact Mark van Gelder at [email protected].
European Breeding Cooperative
ADEu is excited to announce the formation of a European Breeding Cooperative for our accredited members. The EBC will form one of the regional chapters of ADI's International Breeding Cooperative.
ADI’s vision of a breeding cooperative is to collectively improve member access to a reliable and relevant puppy supply while exponentially improving working dog type. IBC will also facilitate international collaboration, utilise estimated breeding values as they are derived through a common database, and provide breeding education resources and networking through IBC member representatives.
To find out more about the European Breeding Cooperative, please read this article created by the project facilitator, Bob Philips. The article also has details of two online meetings which will be held to discuss membership and answer any questions.
Collaboration
ADEu is currently collaborating with the following organisations:
ADUK - a voluntary coalition of assistance dog charities that have been accredited by Assistance Dogs International and who are based in the UK.
Pfotenpiloten (Germany) - working with ADEu members to develop assistance dog training/instructor competencies. The project team are currently seeking grants to further this work over the next few years.
European Guide Dog Federation (EGDF) - a consumer-led organisation supporting the rights of guide dog and assistance dog owners across Europe.
Click here for a list of ADEu Accredited Members.
Click here for a list of ADEu Candidate Programs.
ADEu Regional Council
Danny Vancoppernolle, DYADIS, Belgium, Chairman
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Ed Bracher, Dogs for Good, UK
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Anki Celander, Svenska Service och Signalhundsförbundet, Sweden, Treasurer
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Dr Claire Guest OBE, Medical Detection Dogs, UK
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Dusan Pospichal, Helppes - Centre for Assistance Dogs, Czech Republic
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Dr.sc. Marijan Alfonso Sesar, Rehabilitation Centre Silver, Croatia, CEO
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Mark van Gelder, Canisha, Belgium
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Contact ADEu
Steph Atkin
ADEu Development Coordinator
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