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Last year we became the first Programme of its type ever to have been awarded Autism Accreditation by the NAS (National Autistic Society), the UK's leading charity for autistic people. The Autism Accreditation is an autism-specificquality assurance Programme for organizations in the UK and around the world. To achieve the accreditation, we had to meet a standard of excellence and follow a framework of continuous self-examination and development.
As well as the Autism Accreditation by the NAS, they also awarded us with an Autism Accreditation Enhanced Practice Commendation! We received the commendation for two separate categories: 'Partnership with Families' and' Furthering Knowledge of Autism', with the awarding panel citing our innovation, sustainability, and impact as examples of the work we do that meets their criteria for the commendation!
The company continues to be an Assistance Dogs International Candidate Program in "good standing" in 2021! The ADI is a worldwide coalition ofnot-for-profit Programmes that train and place assistance dogs. As a candidate, we follow all ADI standards and are working towards ADI Accredited Member status, a status held by organizations including Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs!
As a full member of the aaii (Animal Assisted Intervention International) for animal support services, we are a part of a unique forum of qualified professionals in the sector of 'animal led human assistance and therapies' to exchange ideas and best practice within the sector. The aaii are a sister company to the ADI (Assistance Dogs International), and has a solid foundation in standards of practice within the sector.
The company holds a Dog Breeding Establishment license from Cheshire EastBorough Council. After our inspection we were rated as a 5-star establishment - the highest rating an establishment can get - which shows our dedication to animal welfare and best breeding practices.
We have been recognized as a Disability Confident Employer by the DWP. We recognize that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions should be given opportunities to fulfill their potential and to realize their aspirations, and that these opportunities can be given with easy and achievable adjustments. Many of our staff are autistic, and we constantly benefit from them any strengths they bring to the team.
The ABTC (Animal Behavior and Training Council) are an animal welfare charity whose main aim is to protect the psychological welfare of animals undergoing training and behavior activities. As a supporting member of the council, our training procedures are in line with the highest standards of ethical practice that they promote!
Founder and Managing Director
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