Dogs for the Disabled is a pioneering charity that trains dogs to carry out a range of practical tasks to assist children and adults with disabilities to help them achieve greater independence. The charity also provides a programme to support families with a child with autism. Since 1988 the charity has trained over 400 partnerships.
An assistance dog acts as a great ice-breaker enabling our clients to break out of the social isolation that is often experienced through disability. Every dog is trained to help with everyday tasks such as opening doors or retrieving dropped items that may have rolled out of reach such as car keys, a mobile phone or an inhaler.
Many of our partnerships now feel confident enough to take on new activities and become active members of their community. For one adult with disabilities it may simply mean being able to do a weekly shop, for another the ability to return to work or to allow a mother with disabilities to look after her children.
For families with a child with autism, living life with an assistance dog can mean that for the first time the family as a whole can enjoy a trip to a restaurant or shop, and for some, their first holiday together.
Impact Report 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 also available.
If you would like us to send you a copy, please contact the fundraising deaprtment on 01295 252600.
