Dogs for the Disabled is a pioneering charity that trains specially selected dogs to carry out a range of practical tasks to assist disabled children and adults in order to achieve greater independence – we are the only assistance dog charity to train dogs specially for disabled children. Since 1988 the charity has trained over 350 partnerships.
An assistance dog acts as a great ice-breaker enabling our clients to break out of the isolation often experienced through disability. Every dog is trained to help with simple everyday tasks such as opening doors, picking up the morning post, emptying the washing machine, even retrieving dropped items such as a TV remote, keys or a wallet.
Many of our partnerships now feel confident enough to take on new activities and become active members of their community. For one disabled adult it may simply mean being able to do a weekly shop, for another the ability to return to work or to allow a disabled mother to look after her children. A disabled child can ask his dog to carry a bag home from school.
Annual Review and Accounts
For more information about our work and recent achievements a copy of our latest annual review is available by clicking the image below.
A set of our full accounts is available by clicking here.
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Our History Back in 1986, a young woman, disabled herself and passionate about dogs was inspired by her own pet dog to create a charity to help disabled people live life to the full. Growing up, Frances was always an animal lover, living in India and Australia she loved to watch the native wild animals at rest and play.
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Working with Us Careers with Dogs for the Disabled -
We receive many enquiries about working with the charity. Vacancies do arise from time to time, both to work with our dogs or alternatively there are career opportunities within our fundraising and administration departments.
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