Access campaign "Assistance Dog Welcome"
… on the realization of the National Action Plan on the UN Convention on theRights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)
People with chronic impairments should be able to participate in public life in the same way as citizens without disabilities. The law and fairness demand it. Assistance dog owners, however, are often denied access with their assistance dog. Many people are not yet aware that, in addition to guide dogs for the blind, there are also assistance dogs for other limitations. Ignorance and prejudice therefore sometimes cause access problems.
At different levels and through different channels, the campaign is working to improve the access rights of assistance dog teams. We cordially invite you to join in. At the bottom of each web page you can order our newsletter. We like to keep you informed about activities (about five to six mails per year).
The team of the high alp supports, like many organizations Germany far, the access campaign “Assistance Dog Welcome”.
Campaign video
Why are assistance dogs allowed in everywhere with their humans? Why are they allowed even where dogs are prohibited? A young boy talks about his mother and her assistance dog in this two-minute short film. Link to the campaign video
Access card - DogMap
On our global interactive map, you can mark how dog or assistance dog friendly public places are. Alternatively, you can share the info on 069-1532016-66. The DogMap can be integrated into your own website. The DogMap is also available as an app in the Apple and Android Google Play Store.
Educational brochures
Our educational brochure “Assistance Dog Teams” is available free of charge in German, English and Turkish. There is also a brochure in easy language, as well as an information poster. They communicate what assistance dog teams do together, what they need, and their rights. Request brochures
Stickers
Our educational brochure “Assistance Dog Teams” is available free of charge in German, English and Turkish. There is also a brochure in easy language, as well as an information poster. They communicate what assistance dog teams do together, what they need, and their rights. Request brochures
Access actions
Our educational brochure “Assistance Dog Teams” is available free of charge in German, English and Turkish. There is also a brochure in easy language, as well as an information poster. They communicate what assistance dog teams do together, what they need, and their rights. Request brochures
Nationwide action days
Throughout Germany, we are holding action days as part of our “assistance dog-friendly community” campaign. Through cooperation with regional stakeholders and the media, we raise awareness of the assistance dog issue. Link to the calendar of events
#AssistanceDogWelcome Social Wall
Post a picture of yourself and/or your dog now with #AssistanceDogWelcome and help spread understanding. Within a short time, your selfie will appear with all the other posts on our social wall. Link to the Social Wall
Partners of the access campaign
Many thanks to our partners! Your organization would also like to participate? Please contact us.
