Image of Elin sitting on a pebble beach with her arm around Jazzy the dog. Elin is wearing sunglasses, a flower print t-shirt and blue jeans.
For VI young people, assistance dogs offer confidence and freedom. But they also become part of the family. As LOOK Events Manager Elin shares in her blog, “Thank you (Jazzy) for helping me prove to myself and others that I’m capable. ”
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#InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
#InternationalAssistanceDogWeek is a great time to remind everyone that service animals are allowed anywhere.
Image of Elin sitting on a pebble beach with her arm around Jazzy the dog. Elin is wearing sunglasses, a flower print t-shirt and blue jeans.
For VI young people, assistance dogs offer confidence and freedom. But they also become part of the family. As LOOK Events Manager Elin shares in her blog, “Thank you (Jazzy) for helping me prove to myself and others that I’m capable. ”
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#InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
We’ve been thanking those that give a warm welcome to #assistancedogs this #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek. Here’s Sandy from abilitycenter.org telling us the difference a dog makes when it comes to access. #lifechangers
Image of Elin sitting on a pebble beach with her arm around Jazzy the dog. Elin is wearing sunglasses, a flower print t-shirt and blue jeans.
For VI young people, assistance dogs offer confidence and freedom. But they also become part of the family. As LOOK Events Manager Elin shares in her blog, “Thank you (Jazzy) for helping me prove to myself and others that I’m capable. ”
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#InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
We’re off to Canada for our next thank you for pawsitive access, with Tim and Gage, trained by www.autismdogservices.ca. Huge thanks to royalcitynursery.com in Guelph for the outstanding welcome they gave to Tim, Gage and family. Another example of Access Done Right! #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
In honor of #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek, meet Sky. We had the pleasure of having Sky in the office as she prepares to become a service dog for someone with PTSD. We wish her the best as she moves on to the next phase of her training in Smithtown, New York!
Access is also important when training #assistancedogs. Venues like @tanglewoodma.bsky.social go out of their way to welcome puppy raisers and trainers like Brenda with Marley from @neads-wcsd.bsky.social, allowing dogs to gain valuable experience. Thank you! #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
A warm welcome for an assistance dog at the most significant moments in life is vital. Here is Lowra from ADI member
www.os-mose.be
with a wonderful story of how her dog Gaia helped her at the birth of her first child. #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek #Paws4Access
Image of Elin sitting on a pebble beach with her arm around Jazzy the dog. Elin is wearing sunglasses, a flower print t-shirt and blue jeans.
For VI young people, assistance dogs offer confidence and freedom. But they also become part of the family. As LOOK Events Manager Elin shares in her blog, “Thank you (Jazzy) for helping me prove to myself and others that I’m capable. ”
👉 buff.ly/qguhXab
#InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
Image of Elin sitting on a pebble beach with her arm around Jazzy the dog. Elin is wearing sunglasses, a flower print t-shirt and blue jeans.
For VI young people, assistance dogs offer confidence and freedom. But they also become part of the family. As LOOK Events Manager Elin shares in her blog, “Thank you (Jazzy) for helping me prove to myself and others that I’m capable. ”
👉 buff.ly/qguhXab
#InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
We know that travel, especially by air, can pose huge problems for assistance dog users. But some airlines and airports do get it right. Here’s Marek from www.helppes.cz with his dog Rey thanking those who enable him and Rey to travel around Europe. #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
An illustrated woman and her guide dog are navigating a busy street with poorly parked cars, bins left on pavements, and scooters and cyclist rushing by. Text reads: 5 ways to assist outdoors - Navigating outdoor spaces can be an accessibility nightmare in this busy world, being presented with a magnitude of obstacles and hazards. To help assist guide dogs and their owners: 1. Do not park obstructing pavements. 2. Leave e-bikes and scooters in designated storage spaces. 3. Keep bins pulled onto properties. 4. Do not disturb dogs whilst on duty. 5. Be vigilant, move aside and don’t block access to passageways.
A row of shops and restaurants have two blind people with their guide dogs sitting outside. Text reads: 5 ways to assist customers - Whether it is during transport, eating out or attending a venue, everyone should have an equal customer experience. To help assist guide dogs and their owners: 1. Never refuse entry for guide dogs. 2. Utilise technology such as QR codes or apps like Be My Eyes. 3. Provide alternative formats in Braille. 4. Provide sufficient space in seating areas for dogs to stay with owners. 5. Train your customer-facing staff on accommodating guide dogs
A young Black blind boy is sitting on his couch in his living room using a screen reader on his phone to access the web. Text reads: 5 ways to assist on websites - In this digital landscape, everyone needs equal access to online information and services. Therefore, websites being accessible is of crucial importance. To assist blind people using websites: 1. Ensure platforms can be accessed using only a keyboard. 2. Sites are compatible with assistive tech such as JAWS NVDA and VoiceOver. 3. Videos and audio do not autoplay. 4. Skip to content links are present. 5. Forms are correctly labelled for users to complete actions online.
Three office workers are sitting together on laptops, one female worker has her guide dog sitting by her side. Text reads: 5 ways to assist in the office - For blind and visually impaired people to successfully navigate a site and gain context from your written and media content, considerations are necessary. To assist people to access your website, intranet, or document content: 1. Use structured heading levels. 2. Add alt text descriptions to imagery. 3. Provide clarity with links e.g. don’t write “click here”. 4. Use audio description. 5. Add transcripts with videos/graphics.
Every day, #AssistanceDogs are turned away from businesses and their owners face unnecessary obstacles both in the street and online.
On #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek, we share ways to improve experiences for #VisuallyImpaired people and their #GuideDogs.
#Accessibility #A11y
My tribute to Lucy on #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek.
#assistancedogs #greyhoundassistancedog #greyhound
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Image of Elin sitting on a pebble beach with her arm around Jazzy the dog. Elin is wearing sunglasses, a flower print t-shirt and blue jeans.
For VI young people, assistance dogs offer confidence and freedom. But they also become part of the family. As LOOK Events Manager Elin shares in her blog, “Thank you (Jazzy) for helping me prove to myself and others that I’m capable. ”
👉 buff.ly/qguhXab
#InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
Shopping malls can be great training places for #assistancedogs like Lily from www.candocanines.org. Here’s a shoutout to www.ridgedalecenter.com in Minnesota who are a great example of positive access for assistance dogs and their handlers. Thank you! #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
It’s #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek! 🐕🦺🦮
These incredible working animals provide vital support for people with disabilities, PTSD and other conditions.
Enhancing independence and wellbeing, that's #PetPower! 👏
It’s #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek and we want to highlight those places that welcome #assistancedogs and share pawsitive access stories with you! First up it’s https://traffordcentre.co.uk/ Thank you for being so welcoming to Anne and Dave! @hearingdogs.org.uk
