It's not just #assistancedogs that do great work - it's the people who help train them too. This week's #WednesdayWonder celebrates volunteers like Kylie, who works with our member https://lnkd.in/gtfmECMv to raise and train #lifechangers like Valor. It's a Win-Win!
关于我们
Assistance Dogs International (ADI) is a coalition of not for profit assistance dog organisations. The purpose of ADI is to improve the areas of training, placement, and utilization of assistance dogs, staff and volunteer education, as well as educating the public about assistance dogs, and advocating for the legal rights of people with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs. ADI has a comprehensive accredtation system and members have to be regularly assessed to ensure they meet the high standards expected of assistance dog programs.
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https://www.assistancedogsinternational.org/
Assistance Dogs International的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 201-500 人
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1986
Assistance Dogs International员工
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Chris Diefenthaler
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Sheila O'Brien
International Board Member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and ADI North America Chair of the Legislative and Advocacy Committee
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Damian Papps
Executive Director at See Differently with The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB)
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Jane Bradley
Behaviour and systems | Social impact |Capability development |
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It's #WorldDiabetesDay. Technology has done much to improve the lives of those living with diabetes. But only dogs provide the unique combination of early detection of blood sugar levels, support and comfort valued by so many living with diabetes:
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Today's #WednesdayWonder comes just ahead of #WorldDiabetesDay tomorrow, so it's a chance for us to celebrate amazing dogs like Domino who is Marieve's Guardian Angel. Domino was trained by our member Lions Foundation Of Canada Dog Guides?. Here's Marieve's story:? #lifechangers #assistancedogs
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Facing your usual Friday commute to or from work & getting stressed by crowded trains or pavements? Imagine doing it if you use a wheelchair or are partially sighted and you have an #assistancedog. In case you missed it, here's our #WorldCitiesDay article with some great contributions from our members Support Dogs? and Japan Service Dog Association https://lnkd.in/e76MtvNt
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Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility also applies to the words we use. Our latest Blog explains why we have chosen to change our terminology for those who help our members train #assistancedogs in correctional facilities:
Reimagining Language: The IDEA Committee's Perspective on Correctional Terminology
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Today's #WednesdayWonder comes courtesy of one of our candidate organisations Medical Mutts? - they trained Moonie to help Louisa feel safe and independent and live her life to the fullest. #lifechangers #assistancedogs #servicedogs
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In today's #WednesdayWonder, find out how #assistancedog Koa gets Blair's day off to a good start and makes life less scary for her. Koa was trained by our member SAINT FRANCIS SERVICE DOGS? in Virginia.? #lifechangers
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"Thanks to him I can live again, not just survive". This is the powerful message from Martina about her assistance dog Alex, trained by our member @helppes in Czechia. This #WednesdayWonder video tells you more about the difference Alex has made to Martina's life.? #lifechangers
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Today's #WednesdayWonder comes from our member Servicehunde til Handicappede in Denmark. Frigga helps his owner live more independently. Watch Christina's story to find out more. #assistancedogs #lifechangers
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Today's #WednesdayWonder comes from our member Servicehunde til Handicappede in Denmark. Frigga helps his owner live more independently. Watch Christina's story to find out more. #assistancedogs #lifechangers