International Association of
Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
IMPORTANT: IAADP does NOT: certify, train, or provide assistance dogs; certify trainers or handlers to train assistance dogs; or certify any member to fly with their assistance dog. Please click here for the full statement.
IAADP Information & Advocacy Center
Attention!
IAADP Address has been changed. Our new mailing address is:
PO Box 14481, Parkville, MO 64152
National Helpline:
(816) 237-5541
International Support:
info@iaadp.org
Membership Questions:
mc.iaadp@gmail.com
Founded in 1993, IAADP is the premier disability rights advocacy organization. Our mission is to preserve and expand public access rights for persons with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs (guide, hearing, and/or service dogs). IAADP envisions a world that provides full and complete access to assistance dog teams across a variety of disabilities without denial or hardship.
Representatives from IAADP have a strong history of connecting with community leaders at all levels of government and the private business sector to explain how assistance dogs help our members experience full and meaningful lives with greater independence and social inclusion across the globe. We aim to continue this advocacy, on the local, state and federal level, to insure our access is equitable. We will help our international members find the information needed to obtain equal access as well. Click to learn more.
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International Assistance Dog Week
IAADP is Excited to be a Part of International Assistance Dog Week! International Assistance Dog Week, (IADW) was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking …
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Assistance Dog Selection and Training Information
Assistance Dog Selection The following information will be of benefit for those of you who are trying to determine if an assistance dog candidate has …
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California’s New Emotional Support Animals Bill
With the help of co-sponsors Guide Dogs for the Blind and Canine Companions, California passed a new law, AB 468, effective January 1, 2022, aimed …
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Assessing Dogs for a Service Dog Career
Presenter: Jeanne Hampl R.N. As the Executive Director of the Prison Pet Partnership Program, 1994-1998, Jeanne selected and supervised the training of service dog candidates …
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Access to Hospitals and Other Healthcare Facilities for Disabled Persons with Service Animals
Presenters: Sally Conway, U.S. Department of Justice, Deputy Chief of the Disability Rights Section & Eileen Hanrahan, J.D., the U. S. Department of Health and …
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Tug for Treats
Like a number of people who set out to train a service dog for themselves or others, I’ve had to reinvent the wheel on certain …
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Partners & Sponsors
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
MPORTANT: IAADP does NOT: certify, train, or provide assistance dogs; certify trainers or handlers to train assistance dogs; or certify any member to fly with their assistance dog. Please click here for the full statement.
About IAADP
Founded in 1993, IAADP is the premier disability rights advocacy organization. Our mission is to preserve and expand public access rights for persons with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs (guide, hearing, and/or service dogs). IAADP envisions a world that provides full and complete access to assistance dog teams across a variety of disabilities without denial or hardship. Click to learn more.
Information & Advocacy Center
PO Box 14481, Parkville, MO 64152
National Helpline: (816) 237-5541
International Support: info@iaadp.org
Membership Questions: mc.iaadp@gmail.com
Membership Levels
& Benefits
Eligibility Policies: Who is eligible for Membership in IAADP?
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USA Partner
Partner Membership is open to disabled residents of the USA working with an adult guide, hearing, service dog or psychiatric service dog obtained from a provider or one trained by the owner for a minimum of six months.
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International Partner
International Partner Membership is open to disabled persons residing outside of the USA working with an adult guide, hearing, service dog or psychiatric service dog obtained from a provider or one trained by the owner for a minimum of six months.
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IAADP Friend
Friend Membership is open to anyone who wants to support the assistance dog community and IAADP. It is also open to disabled individuals with a puppy or dog in training who has not yet completed the required amount of training to become eligible for a Partner Membership.
Advocacy
IAADP envisions a world that provides full and complete access to assistance dog teams across a variety of disabilities without denial or hardship.
Assessment: Minimum Training Standards for Public Access
News & Events
- IAADP Membership StatementTo the IAADP Community: Assistance dogs have gained significant popularity over the last 20 years, worldwide. With that rise in popularity, there has been a… Read more: IAADP Membership Statement
- International Assistance Dog WeekInternational Assistance Dog Week, (IADW) was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability-related limitations. Assistance dogs transform the… Read more: International Assistance Dog Week
- Assistance Dog Selection and Training InformationAssistance Dog Selection The following information will be of benefit for those of you who are trying to determine if an assistance dog candidate has… Read more: Assistance Dog Selection and Training Information
Partners & Sponsors
We are grateful to our partners and sponsors for their generosity. If you would like to inquire about sponsor opportunities, please send an email to jill@iaadp.org
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
MPORTANT: IAADP does NOT: certify, train, or provide assistance dogs; certify trainers or handlers to train assistance dogs; or certify any member to fly with their assistance dog. Please click here for the full statement.
About IAADP
Founded in 1993, IAADP is the premier disability rights advocacy organization. Our mission is to preserve and expand public access rights for persons with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs (guide, hearing, and/or service dogs). IAADP envisions a world that provides full and complete access to assistance dog teams across a variety of disabilities without denial or hardship. Click to learn more.
Information & Advocacy Center
PO Box 14481, Parkville, MO 64152
National Helpline: (816) 237-5541
International Support: info@iaadp.org
Membership Questions: mc.iaadp@gmail.com
Membership Levels
& Benefits
Eligibility Policies: Who is eligible for Membership in IAADP?
USA Partner
Partner Membership is open to disabled residents of the USA working with an adult guide, hearing, service dog or psychiatric service dog obtained from a provider or one trained by the owner for a minimum of six months.
International Partner
International Partner Membership is open to disabled persons residing outside of the USA working with an adult guide, hearing, service dog or psychiatric service dog obtained from a provider or one trained by the owner for a minimum of six months.
IAADP Friend
Friend Membership is open to anyone who wants to support the assistance dog community and IAADP. It is also open to disabled individuals with a puppy or dog in training who has not yet completed the required amount of training to become eligible for a Partner Membership.
Advocacy
IAADP envisions a world that provides full and complete access to assistance dog teams across a variety of disabilities without denial or hardship.
Assessment: Minimum Training Standards for Public Access
News & Events
- IAADP Membership StatementTo the IAADP Community: Assistance dogs have gained significant popularity over the last 20 years, worldwide. With that rise in popularity, there has been a… Read more: IAADP Membership Statement
- International Assistance Dog WeekInternational Assistance Dog Week, (IADW) was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability-related limitations. Assistance dogs transform the… Read more: International Assistance Dog Week
- Assistance Dog Selection and Training InformationAssistance Dog Selection The following information will be of benefit for those of you who are trying to determine if an assistance dog candidate has… Read more: Assistance Dog Selection and Training Information
Partners & Sponsors
We are grateful to our partners and sponsors for their generosity. If you would like to inquire about sponsor opportunities, please send an email to jill@iaadp.org
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
MPORTANT: IAADP does NOT: certify, train, or provide assistance dogs; certify trainers or handlers to train assistance dogs; or certify any member to fly with their assistance dog. Please click here for the full statement.
About IAADP
Founded in 1993, IAADP is the premier disability rights advocacy organization. Our mission is to preserve and expand public access rights for persons with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs (guide, hearing, and/or service dogs). IAADP envisions a world that provides full and complete access to assistance dog teams across a variety of disabilities without denial or hardship. Click to learn more.
Information & Advocacy Center
PO Box 14481, Parkville, MO 64152
National Helpline: (816) 237-5541
International Support: info@iaadp.org
Membership Questions: mc.iaadp@gmail.com
Membership Levels
& Benefits
Eligibility Policies: Who is eligible for Membership in IAADP?
USA Partner
Partner Membership is open to disabled residents of the USA working with an adult guide, hearing, service dog or psychiatric service dog obtained from a provider or one trained by the owner for a minimum of six months.
International Partner
International Partner Membership is open to disabled persons residing outside of the USA working with an adult guide, hearing, service dog or psychiatric service dog obtained from a provider or one trained by the owner for a minimum of six months.
IAADP Friend
Friend Membership is open to anyone who wants to support the assistance dog community and IAADP. It is also open to disabled individuals with a puppy or dog in training who has not yet completed the required amount of training to become eligible for a Partner Membership.
Advocacy
IAADP envisions a world that provides full and complete access to assistance dog teams across a variety of disabilities without denial or hardship.
Assessment: Minimum Training Standards for Public Access
News & Events
- IAADP Membership StatementTo the IAADP Community: Assistance dogs have gained significant popularity over the last 20 years, worldwide. With that rise in popularity, there has been a… Read more: IAADP Membership Statement
- International Assistance Dog WeekInternational Assistance Dog Week, (IADW) was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability-related limitations. Assistance dogs transform the… Read more: International Assistance Dog Week
- Assistance Dog Selection and Training InformationAssistance Dog Selection The following information will be of benefit for those of you who are trying to determine if an assistance dog candidate has… Read more: Assistance Dog Selection and Training Information
Partners & Sponsors
We are grateful to our partners and sponsors for their generosity. If you would like to inquire about sponsor opportunities, please send an email to jill@iaadp.org
