We're right in the middle of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek in the UK. We have six accredited members in the UK who train #assistancedogs to help those living with #mentalhealth problems. These dogs really are #lifechangers and #lifesavers. Thank you for all you do! @servicedogsuk , @dogsforgood_uk , @darwindogsuk , @bravehound_uk , @veterans_with_dogs@oaassistancedog
It's Star Wars Day! #assistancedogs come in all shapes and sizes, so in honour of #Maythefourth, here are some very cute baby Wookies for you! (or working assistance dogs as we prefer to call them...). May the Fourth be with you! #lifechangers #Maythe4th #starwarsday
It's #internationalguidedogday! We are proud to have 46 members who raise, train and place #guidedogs, and we work closely with our colleagues at @igdfsocial and @egdfed to lobby for a world without barriers for all those partnered with #assistancedogs.
We are proud to have been part of the task force that helped create this guidance for those travelling by air with #assistancedogs. This new collaborative roadmap driven by the efforts of @iata_official will help ensure safety, fairness and transparency.
https://youtu.be/o0TZF3v76VQ?si=Vjkj3qa3kqroKwVR
"Fear periods are a normal part of puppy development, with dogs from well-bred assistance dog programs often experiencing milder reactions due to their more stable temperaments". Our latest Blog post from @bcandalbertaguidedogs looks at how to overcome puppy fear: /blog/2026/04/16/general/raising-brave-dogs-navigating-puppy-fear-periods/
Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay and we'd like to share with you the lifechanging difference #assistancedogs can make. Read how Gary's dog Willow, trained by our member @candocanines , means "less falling down, more getting up": /for-gary-willow-means-less-falling-down-more-getting-up/
We'd like to wish a #HappyEaster and #HappyPassover to all our members, friends and colleagues who are celebrating over this period. #assistancedogs #lifechangers #servicedogs
On World Autism Awareness Day, we can think of no better reason to share again this video from our member Dogs for Good - UK . Days out for children with #autism can be challenging. Watch how Amelia's life changed when Paddy came to stay: #WorldAutismDay
It's #disabledaccessday in the UK. Our #paws4access survey (published jointly with@igdfsocial ) showed the UK to be one of the worst countries in the world for #assistancedog users. 79% reported multiple access refusals in the last year. Refusing access is not only discriminatory, it's illegal. Read the full report here: /resources/paws-for-access-report/
From isolation to connection. Find out how #assistancedog Wes helped army veteran Kris reconnect with life after being diagnosed with #PTSD. Wes was trained by ADI member @seedifferentlysa under their OPK9 program Read all about their story here: /blog/2026/03/12/general/how-my-assistance-dog-helped-me-reconnect-with-life-and-why-lived-experience-matters/
On #InternationalWheelchairDay and #ZeroDiscriminationDay, ADI proudly stands for inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity. We support the rights of people with disabilities to live their lives freely, independently, and without fear of discrimination. We will continue to advocate for fair and equal access for all those partnered with an #assistancedog. #lifechangers
