Assistance Dogs International Welcomes US Government Lawsuit Against Uber
September 22, 2025
Assistance Dogs International welcomes US government lawsuit against Uber September 22 2025 — Assistance Dogs International (ADI) has welcomed a US Department of Justice lawsuit against ride share company Uber over alleged discrimination against passengers with assistance dogs. The Department’s complaint alleges that Uber drivers routinelyAssistance Dogs International announces expanded Oceania and Asia Region
September 22, 2025
Assistance Dogs International announces expanded Oceania and Asia Region September 22 2025 — Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the world’s leading standards-setter and accreditation body for training assistance dogs, is excited to announce expanded regional support for assistance dog organizations across Asia, Australia and New Zealand.New joint digital ID card tackles growing challenges for guide and assistance dog users worldwide
September 8, 2025
New joint digital ID card tackles growing challenges for guide and assistance dog users worldwide. September 8 2025 — The two leading organizations representing assistance dog and guide dog teams worldwide have agreed to adopt a common digital ID card to provide modern technology, improve identification, and combat fraud for the graduates, staff andAssistance Dogs International Appoints David Locklin as New Executive Director
August 18, 2025
Maumee, OH – August 15, 2025 — Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the leading global authority in the assistance dog industry, is proud to announce the appointment of David Locklin as its new Executive Director. Locklin brings more than 25 years of experience in the assistance dog field, with a distinguished career spanning both the United‘Refused, driven away from and almost run over’: assistance dog handlers share everyday experiences of exclusion, discrimination and humiliation
June 3, 2025
June 2 2025 — An alarming new global survey reveals widespread challenges for handlers and their assistance dogs accessing public spaces, despite many countries having laws to protect their rights. Assistance dog handlers report discrimination, humiliation and exclusion from public transport, restaurants and medical facilities. The Paws For AccessWhy patchy airline access for assistance dogs is no cause for celebration.
December 7, 2024 by Martin Atkin, ADI Communications Consultant
Less than a week ago, the great and the good of the civil aviation sector gathered in Montreal, Canada, for the grandly-titled Joint Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation. Despite the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) designating 2024 as the Year of Facilitation, the symposium program contained no reference to assistanceCould an intergenerational approach solve the global volunteer shortage?
December 5, 2024 by Martin Atkin, ADI Communications Consultant
Most non-profit organizations agree: it’s becoming harder to attract the next generation of volunteers, and members of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) are no exception. Despite the ever-lengthening waiting lists for assistance dogs all over the world, ADI organizations from Adelaide to Zagreb share a common problem: how to get younger people toJoint Commitment to Client Services and Ethics Strengthens Human-Dog Partnerships
November 20, 2024
Joint commitment to client services and ethics strengthens human-dog partnerships for assistance and guide dog teams. The world’s two leading international organizations for assistance and guide dogs have underlined their joint commitment to providing the best possible services and ethics for the people they serve. Assistance Dogs InternationalItems 1-8 of 41