Assistance Dog International (ADI)

Assistance Dog International (ADI) is a global organization that sets standards for training and placement of assistance dogs to help individuals with disabilities. These dogs are specially trained to perform tasks that assist their handlers, such as guiding those with visual impairments, alerting individuals with hearing loss, or offering support for mental health conditions. ADI promotes high-quality training and ethical practices among its member organizations, ensuring that the assistance dogs are well-prepared to provide support and increase the independence of their partners.