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.
Creating A Europe Where Guide & Assistance Dog Users Can Move Freely
Reports
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.
Guide Dog Travel Between Great Britain and the EU: The Case for Change
Guide dog users face growing barriers travelling between Great Britain and the EU, with rising costs, complexity, and reduced independence.
The Everyday Barriers Guide Dog Users Still Face
This report highlights the street barriers guide dog users still face, from pavement parking and street clutter to poorly designed public spaces.
UK Transport Accessibility Described as a “National Embarrassment”
Senior Members of Parliament have described accessibility on public transport in...
The Reality of Assistance Dogs in the UK: The Report
Assistance dogs are a core part of disability support Assistance dogs play a vital...
A new report highlights major obstacles faced by disabled travellers by air
Air travel is often described as one of the great freedoms of modern Europe. It...
Nearly 7 in 10 people with disabilities consider that they are discriminated against when flying.
Nearly 7 in 10 people with disabilities consider that they are discriminated...









