Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI) is a non-profit organisation that trains assistance dogs for children with autism.[1][2][3]
It was founded in 2010 by Ms. Nuala Geraghty.[4]
According to the Irish Examiner, the charity commences training of the dogs when they are puppies, which are then sent to a foster family for further practice, and are later matched with a family which has an autistic child.[5][6]
It receives no State funding.[7] In 2015, AADI lobbied for recognition of autism assistance dogs in Irish law.[8][9] In 2024, it initiated the ‘Fáilte Programme,’ which provided enterprises with a complimentary online training programme. They would receive a Fáilte Badge as a symbol of their dedication to the distinct requirements of families with autism upon completion of the course. Numerous industry and sectoral organisations provided support to the program.[10]
According to its website, Ireland and Munster Rugby players Cian Hurley, Calvin Nash and Jack Daly became brand ambassadors for the charity in 2024.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dogs that bring people out in both senses of the word". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ Pets: Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland, retrieved 2024-12-26
- ^ "Changing the world with Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland". www.theirishfield.ie. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "'Every time we place a dog, it's like giving new life to each family'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ McArdle, Deirdre (2024-12-13). "'They become like your other child': What it's like to foster a therapy dog". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ Square1. "How autism assistance dogs are trained". Newstalk. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ English, Eoin (2023-04-24). "Families encouraged to apply for autism assistance dog". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ Ring, Evelyn (2015-11-20). "Charities seek update to laws concerning 'assistance dogs'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ Oireachtas, Houses of the (2015-11-19). "Joint Committee on Health and Children debate - Thursday, 19 Nov 2015". www.oireachtas.ie. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ Gorman, Sally (2024-02-07). "New 'Fáilte' badge of honour for businesses who welcome autism assistance dogs". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "Welcoming Munster and Ireland Rugby Stars as New Brand Ambassadors". Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
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