External Resources
Here is a compilation of assistance dog resources that are available external sites that you may find useful when deciding whether an assistance dog is suitable for you.
Please be aware we do not endorse any external websites/organisations and they do not endorse CATE. We do not have control over external sources, please use at your own risk. This list is non-exhaustive and a resource not being here doesn’t mean it’s any less valid. Update: 05/07/2022
Assistance Dog Resources
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Assistance Dogs UK or the ADUK provide a wealth of information on their website and FAQ.
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Tale of tails is a website run by 4 assistance dog partnerships. You can find information on a range of subjects and resources.
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A podcast series that goes over many aspects of assistance dogs and includes interviews from a variety of handlers and trainers.
Guide For Businesses
Guide for the tourism industry
These act as the current main guidance on how the law works. The top one is aimed at your standard business whilst the other one is aimed at tourist places such as B&Bs. Below is the guidance for accessible housing, it goes over assistance dogs in rented accommodation on around page 14 in Great Britain
EHRC guide to accessible housing (England)
Equality Act 2010 (England, Scotland and Wales)
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Northern Ireland)
For dog attacks on assistance dogs:Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
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Pawtected CIC provide a wide range of resources that may be able to help you on your assistance dog journey
Other Disability Resources
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Red Cord cards
Euan's guide provides a place for disabled people to review places and acts as an easy way to find out what other disabled people's experiences of a place has been. They also do free Red Cord Cards which you can put on the red cords in accessible toilets to remind people that red cords should be freely hung and not tied up
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JAM or Just A Minute cards are a way to communicate that you may need more time. There is a free app or you can request physical cards for free for a variety of conditions.
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The hidden disability sunflower is a signifier that you have a hidden disability. You can pick up one of their sunflower lanyards for free from a variety of places or you can get them from their online store. You can also find a wide variety of other options. They have also been in partnership with national highways to produce a free sticker or magnet for cars to signify to emergency services or traffic officers that someone in the car has a hidden disability.
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AccessAble is a site used by some venues to show relevant access information such as pictures of the venue, availability of lifts and whether staff have disability awareness training.
You should check what services are available to you through your local council and also what benefits you may be entitled to.
RADAR keys are also available from a variety of places for a small cost. RADAR keys are the keys used in the National Key Scheme and can open many locked accessible toilets, changing places and even lifts.
