AD(UK) is the umbrella organisation for the registered charities training dogs for disabled people within the United Kingdom. AD(UK) aims to improve access for people who depend on those dogs in places such as supermarkets, restaurants, on public transport and in other public places.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI), AD Europe and Assistance Dogs (UK). 2008 is the Year of the Assistance Dog.
Assistance Dogs International (ADI) is a worldwide coalition of not-for-profit organisations that trains and places assistance dogs. The objectives of ADI are to:
- establish and promote standards of excellence in all areas of assistance dog acquisition, training and partnership
- facilitate communication and learning about member organisations
- educate the public about the benefits of assistance dogs and ADI membership
ADI retains a list of organisations throughout the world which are registered centres for the training of:
- hearing dogs
- guide dogs
- service dogs
- therapy dogs
- seizure alert dogs
For more information visit www.adionline.org
