IAADP'S MISSION
Founded in 1993, IAADP is the premier disability rights advocacy organization. Our mission is to preserve and expand public access rights for persons with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs (guide, hearing, and/or service dogs). We accomplish this mission in many ways, including but not limited to:
Founded in 1993, IAADP is the premier disability rights advocacy organization. Our mission is to preserve and expand public access rights for persons with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs (guide, hearing, and/or service dogs). We accomplish this mission in many ways, including but not limited to:
- Public education and outreach
- State, federal, and international policy advocacy to preserve and expand public access rights
- Informing and participating in public policy rulemaking and case law at state and federal levels in the United States
- Promotion of minimum training standards
- Information and resource sharing via our website, newsletter, social media sites, and special events
- Benefits for eligible assistance dog teams
- Answering your questions by phone, email, and mail
