Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI).  

ADI is a coalition of not-for-profit organizations that raise, train and place assistance dogs.  ADI does not directly provide, train, certify or register individual assistance dogs or assistance dog teams, as that is the function of our member organizations.  ADI certification is only available to assistance dog partnered teams that were trained by our accredited member organizations.

ADI accredits not-for-profit organizations that place assistance dogs to ensure that they adhere to the highest standards in all aspects of their operations, including ethical treatment and training of dogs, ethical treatment of clients and solid service dog training and follow up. Only the not-for-profit organizations that have been accredited can be a member of ADI.  ADI does not provide membership to individuals or for-profit organizations.

Not-for-profit assistance dog organizations interested in joining ADI may do so as a Candidate organization. All Candidate organizations are established not-for-profits and charitable organizations that are working towards achieving Accredited Member status. All Candidates must adhere to all ADI Standards and requirements and pursue accreditation to achieve Accredited Member status in ADI within five (5) years. Candidates may apply for the accreditation process after two (2) years as a Candidate in good standing.

ADI is dedicated to the support and success of our approved candidate organizations around the globe.  Upon being accepted as a candidate, organizations gain access to numerous educational resources including ADI conferences and workshops, networking groups, members forums, the Candidate Benchmark Program, and ADI website. View the Candidates Organization page for additional information and application documents.

Please review of the Summary of Standards before seeking candidacy.