Creating A Europe Where Guide & Assistance Dog Users Can Move Freely
Latest News
Assistance Dog Verification: Finding a Fairer Approach
A recent UK dispute has highlighted a wider question for assistance dog access: how can legitimate partnerships be recognised fairly without restricting recognition to particular training organisations?
Turning Access Refusals into Action: OBAC and Uber
A new partnership between ANM’Chiens’ OBAC and Uber shows how evidence from access refusals can be turned into practical action to improve travel for guide and assistance dog users.
When Guide Dog Access Is Refused: Are We Reporting IT?
Legal rights do not always guarantee access in practice. An Australian guide dog user has been awarded compensation after being refused accommodation because of her guide dog – highlighting why stronger awareness, enforcement and evidence of access refusals continue to matter.
Reports
Assistance Dog Access Is Disability Access
New UK guidance and an Australian discrimination case highlight an important principle: assistance dog access should be considered from the perspective of the disabled person and their right to equal access.
How Advocacy Helped Improve the Experience of a Guide Dog User at Heathrow Terminal 3
A blind passenger travelling with her guide dog experienced repeated difficulties at Heathrow Terminal 3 security. This report highlights the barriers she faced, the action taken by EGDF, and the positive improvement that followed.
EU Pet Passport Changes Increase Barriers for Guide Dog Users Travelling from Great Britain
Clarification on EU pet passport rules confirms that travel between Great Britain and the EU remains challenging for guide dog users.
Announcements
Well Done Ioanna
For Ioanna Gertsou, guide dog user and President of Lara Guide Dogs in Athens,...
Major Step For Lithuania
Lithuania Moves to Strengthen Legal Status of Assistance Dogs The Lithuanian...
Air Travel Barriers
The new European Disability Forum 9th Human Rights Report report highlights major...