Our Manager of Breeding and Puppy Development, Kate Albertini, and CEO, Aubrey Henderson, were proud to represent NEADS at the ADI conference in Orlando, FL. We look forward to bringing knowledge and new experiences back to NEADS and are grateful to our community of industry partners. #ADITogether
a mock Time magazine cover with our ED on it
a list of our ED's achievements
a collage of members receiving their accreditation certificate
a collage of members receiving their accreditation certificate
Last night's banquet was an opportunity to congratulate some of our members who had passed their accreditation or re-accreditation, and to celebrate the achievements of our amazing Executive Director who is retiring later this year. #ADITogether #assistancedogs #lifechangers
The words Join us in 2027 with the Dogs for Good logo
That's it! Our 2025 conference is over. A very special thanks to our hosts https://canine.org/ and to all our sponsors, committees, staff and attendees. You've all helped us to Inspire, Impact, Innovate. See you at our next conference in 2027 in the UK https://www.dogsforgood.org/ #ADITogether
Paul sits smiling at the camera with black labrador assistance dog Newsome standing with his his paws on Paul's lap and his leash in his mouth.
It's time to bring conference to a close. Don't miss our closing speaker Paul Callahan and his assistance dog Newsome, trained by @canineorg. Paul says "With Newsome at my side 24 hours a day, life is much more effective and enjoyable". #ADITogether #lifechangers
10.30am - 11.30am BREAKOUT SESSIONS Admin Track, Sandlake Room, A Practical Guide to Developing a Care Plan for Your Team, Dr. Bernice Patterson, Infinity Consultation Group LLC Training Track, Gatlin B, “Ethological Contributions to “Behavior Problems” in Dogs” (part two)Kim Brophey CDBC, CPDT, KA, FDM, Canine Cohesion Client Track, Conway Room, From Client Application to Dog Placement, Becky Canale & Crystal Snyder, Paws With A Cause
Nearly time for our final breakout sessions. Do you want to learn how to deal with behavior problems in dogs? Or how to develop a care plan? Or do you want to find out more about the client journey? We’ve got it all covered! #ADITogether #lifechangers
9:00 a.m. - 10:00a.m.BREAKOUTSESSION Admin Track, Sandlake Room, Leveraging Technology to Turbo Charge Service Dog Industry Operations, Taylor Chang, Canine Companions Training Track, Gatlin B, BCL Workshop Intro Presentation, Rachel Goldammer, International Working Dog Association Client Track, Conway Room, TAGteach® Practical, Theresa McKeon, Tag Teach
Last day of #ADITogether 2025! There's still time for some great Breakout Sessions - this morning you can find out about levering technology to boost your operations, or you could join a practical TAGteach® session, or go to a BCL workshop intro presentation. #ADITogether
Kearria sits with yellow labrador assistance dog Darling next to her. Darling has her head on Kearria's lap.
It's banquet time! We're delighted to welcome Kearria Freed with her assistance dog Darling, trained by @canineorg, as our Banquet Speaker. Kearria says "Darling provides assistance in my life in multiple areas...I can live an independent life with a disability." #ADITogether
A small beagle assistance dog sits between the paws of a giant inflatable labrador
One of the stars of the show (if you can spot him) - the completely fabulous assistance dog Peter! #ADITogether #lifechangers
The audience listening to the presentation with the DogsInc logo on the screen
Carrie and Deb from DogsInc presenting
Inspire, Impact, Innovate - that's the theme f this year's conference, And that is exactly what our members do. This was one of the final breakout sessions of today, all about how to raise puppies in a virtual world, with ADI member https://dogsinc.org/ #ADITogether
5:15 p.m.-6:15p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Admin track, Sandlake Room, Production Planning: It’s NOT Just a Breeding Problem, Rachel Goldammer, International Working Dog Association Training Track, Gatlin B, Raising Puppies in a Virtual World, Deb Donnelly KPA,CTP, CPDT,KA, FFCP, Dogs Inc. and Carrie Talamantes, CPDT,KA, FFCCP, Dogs Inc Client Track, Conway Room, Harnessing the Dog Trainer’s Skill Set to Influence Human Behavior Karen London, Ph.D., CPDT, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist
Nearly at the end of day 2 and it’s puppy time in our final breakout sessions of today! You could find out about raising puppies in a virtual world, planning your breeding program or you could join Karen London and learn how to influence human behaviour #ADITogether #Lifechangers
4:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Admin Track, Sandlake Room, Practical IT Budgeting Greg Webb & Matt Clarin, Hungerford Technology Training Track, Gatlin B, Success Under All Conditions (second half) Ken Ramirez, Karen Pryor Clicker Training Client Track, Conway Room, Building Towards Evidence-Based Programs: The Canines and Autism Research Study (CARES) Brenda Kennedy, DVM, MS, Canine Companions Sarah Leighton, MS, The University of Arizona
More breakout sessions coming up: join the second part of Ken’s session on Success, find out more about Cyber Security, or learn how to build evidence based autism assistance dog programs. What are you waiting for? #ADITogether #Lifechangers
some members practising the skills for successful greeting with their dogs
some members practising the skills for successful greeting with their dogs
A few images from Suzanne Clothier's earlier "Go Say Hi 1-2-3" presentation. A great hands-on opportunity to practise some new techniques. Thanks Suzanne for the new ideas! Inspire, Impact, Innovate ADI 2025. #ADITogether #assistancedogs #lifechangers
Ken Ramirez in front of the screen presenting
The audience listening to Ken Ramirez
We're enjoying learning how to achieve "Success under all Conditions" with Ken Ramirez. There is always something new to learn at conference, and this one is no exception! #ADITogether #assistancedogs #lifechangers
3pm - 4pm BREAK BREAKOUT SESSIONS Admin track, Sandlake Room, Inspiring Volunteer Leaders--Board Development, Shannon Preston, Service Dogs Alabama Training Track, Gatlin B, Success Under All Conditions (first half) Ken Ramirez, Karen Pryor Clicker Training Client Track, Conway Room, Moving to an Open Enrollment Application Period Becky Canale, Paws With A Cause Haylie Sheidy, Susquehanna Service Dogs
A busy afternoon ahead with the first of our breakout sessions. Join the first part of Ken Ramirez’s “Success Under All Conditions” or find out more about Board Development or the Client Application Process. Which will you choose? #ADITogether #Lifechangers
Bernice Patterson speaking to the conference attendees
The audience listening to Bernice Patterson
Such a joy to listen to the inspirational Dr Bernice Patterson telling us how to put "You back on your to-do list". A captivated audience and lots of laughter too! #ADItogether #lifechangers #assistancedogs
a close-up image of Bernice Patterson
Don't miss Dr. Bernice Patterson’s upcoming session, " The Courage to Care: Putting You Back on Your To-Do List." This will be a practical guide to help you develop a care plan for your team with strategies to prevent burnout and promote self-care. #lifechangers #ADITogether
Admin Track It’s a Journey, not a Destination: a discussion of Sandlake Room IDEA Committee Panel: Lindsey Kay, IDEA Committee Volunteer; Brittani Uribe-Sleets, Canine Companions; Jennifer Rogers, Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services Training Track Go Say Hi 1-2-3: Orchestrated Greetings for Success Gatlin B Suzanne Clothier, Carpe Camen Inc. Client Track Conway Room The Importance of Social Support in Successful Teams Jennifer Gravrok, Ph.D., Understanding Assistance Dogs
Ready for this morning’s breakout sessions? We've got some great sessions for you, from an IDEA panel, to Greetings for Success, to the importance of social support. Grab a coffee and come and join in! #ADITogether #LifeChangers #assistancedogs
Theresa standing n the stage delivering her presentation
image of the large auditorium with members sitting around tables listening to the presentation
image of the large auditorium with members sitting around tables listening to the presentation
We're loving listening to Theresa McKeon - a very entertaining and innovative presentation on the tools we need to help us create and deliver instructions that lead to success. #ADITogether #lifechangers #assistancedogs
Theresa stands facing the camera holding the head of a brown and white horse
Next up it’s Theresa McKeon who’s going to show us how we can use TAGteach® to help us create perfect instructions (and success) for the learners. TAGteach® tools are created specifically to streamline human to human communication. Another chance to innovate! #ADITogether
Kim Brophey on the stage giving her presentation
A view of the large conference auditorium with members sitting around tables listening to Kim Brophey
A view of the large conference auditorium with members sitting around tables listening to Kim Brophey
We are privileged to be able to learn from Kim Brophey about how ethology contributes to dogs' behavioural problems. A fascinating and very well-attended presentation to start off day two of our 2025 Conference to help us all Inspire, Impact, Innovate. #ADITogether #lifechangers
4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Admin Track, Sandlake Room, Beyond Fundraising, Planning for Construction New Build or Renovation, Michele Suchovsky, Paws With A Cause Training Track, Gatlin B, Introduction to R.A.T. (Relationship Assessment Tool) Suzanne Clothier, Carpe Camen, Inc **this session goes to until 5:30pm** Client Track, Conway Room, Taking a Person-Centred Approach to Applications, Duncan Edwards & Selina Gibsone, Dogs for Good
Suzanne Clothier walking towards the camera looking down at a yellow labrador on the leash
Nearly time for our last Breakout Sessions for today. Find out about new fundraising ideas, the benefits of a “person centric” approach, or join Suzanne Clothier for an Introduction to R.A.T. (Relationship Assessment Tool). It's going to be busy and informative! #ADITogether
Admin Track, Sandlake Room, Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Training Track, Gatlin B, Enhancing Canine Assistance: Wearable Technology & Service Dogs, Client Track, Conway Room. Supporting Clients through the Grief of Losing Their Service Dog,
Which Breakout Session would you like to attend this afternoon? We have sessions on managing dysfunctional teams, using wearable technology with an assistance dog and supporting clients through the loss of their dog. The choice is yours! #ADITogether #lifechangers
Innovative Approaches to Volunteerism in our Training Programs presentation by Kyria Henry Whisenhunt, paws4people®
Bonnie Bergin presenting
close up of Bonnie Bergin's slide on social types
Dr Bonnie Bergin at the screen
Here's a few images from this morning's breakout sessions for you - from Innovative Approaches to Volunteerism in our Training Programs, and Creating the Most Successful Service Dog Matches. #ADITogether #lifechangers #assistancedogs #servicedogs
Dr Karen London sitting on a bench with a black and white dog sniffing her chin
We’re thrilled to have Dr Karen London address us this afternoon with her talk “Treat Everyone Like a Dog.” Karen will be sharing how we can use many aspects of positive dog training for a variety of interactions with people. This is going to be interesting! #ADITogether
ADI conference program agenda: Admin Track Sandlake Room, Innovative Approaches to Volunteerism in our Training Programs Kyria Henry Whisenhunt, paws4people® Training Track Gatlin B “What’s ON the Table?” -- LIMA Training in Action Emily Dombrowski CDBC, CPDT-KA, Dogs Inc. Angela Bentivegna, CPDT-KA, Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, Client Track Conway Room, Creating the Most Successful Service Dog Matches Dr. Bonnie M. Bergin, Bergin University of Canine Studies
Are you ready for our first Conference Breakout Sessions? We have some exciting Admin, Training, & Client Services sessions coming up very soon! This is a great chance to learn, collaborate and share new information and ideas. #ADITogether #LifeChangers #assistancedogs
Head and shoulders photo of Matt Clarin in a dark blue blazer and pale blue shirt smiling at the camera
Head and shoulders photo of Greg Webb smiling at the camera. He has a beard and is wearing a dark shirt
Our next keynote speakers are Matt Clarin and Greg Webb from https://www.hungerford.tech/ They’ll be giving us Practical Cybersecurity Advice for Nonprofits without a Dedicated IT Staff #ADITogether #lifechangers
A giant yellow labrador dog with an ADI bandana
An image of the conference hall with attendees sitting around tables looking at the screens
An image of the conference hall with attendees sitting around tables looking at the screens
An image of the conference hall with attendees sitting around tables looking at the screens
A record number of attendees at this year's conference! Over 340 people and one giant dog! #ADITogether #lifechangers #assistancedogs #servicedogs
A black labrador lying down with its head on Ken's shoulder. Ken is looking up and smiling at the dog.
Our 2025 Conference is about to get underway with our opening Keynote Speaker, Ken Ramirez! His talk “Succeeding as an Assistance Dog Trainer in the Modern World,” will address the challenges in our field and share strategies to inspire, impact, and innovate. #ADITogether
a collage of images showing ADI members collecting their name badges and talking to each other at the welcome reception.
The final part of today was the Welcome Reception for all our conference attendees. We are looking forward to the first full day of conference tomorrow. Watch this space for more conference news and pictures! #ADITogether #lifechangers #assistancedogs #servicedogs
the garden of Canine Companions with a large inflatable dog and some of our members standing and talking
a table in the sunshine with 6 people sitting around it smiling at the camera, in the garden of Canine Companions
One of the training rooms at Canine Companions with some wall art which has commands given to assistance dogs
a close up of the face of a Canine Companions yellow labrador puppy being held by its trainer
Thanks to our hosts @canineorg for a wonderful visit to your center today. Our members loved seeing your amazing facilities and meeting your dedicated staff - and of course a puppy or two! #ADITogether #assistancedogs #lifechangers
