Working across Europe to influence laws, policies and attitudes and to improve access, inclusion and facilities for guide and assistance dog users.
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Joined September 2013
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European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
David Adams reminds us not to forget assistance dogs and the environment they need, they provide support to many different people with disabilities and should be included. Lets not forget the dogs. @EuroGuideDogFed #EDPD2019
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
Are you reading this while walking down the street?
Please help me out a little bit. It’s not deliberate, but we are receiving so many bumps from people who are voluntarily impairing their vision by looking at their phone and not where they are walking. Big issue. Pass it on.
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
we have still heard no commitment to a European Disability Strategy for the next decade- there is no question that the current strategy has brought about changes- it was drafted before the conclusion of the CRPD by the EU @IVardakastanis #EDPD2019
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
On #EDPD2019, we renew our call for a well resourced unit dedicated to disability issues at the Secretariat-General of @EU_Commission!
It is essential for implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: edf-feph.org/newsroom/news/m…
#EUDisability
President-elect @vonderleyen ,
VP-designate @MargSchinas,
Commissioner-designate @helenadalli,
Please establish a unit fully dedicated to disability issues, in the Secretariat-General of the @EU_Commission
Signed: 10 MEPs +9 disability organisations: edf-feph.org/newsroom/news/m…
ALT Illustration of persons with disabilities encircled by the EU flag
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
#EDPD2019 Based on the assessment of the European Disability Strategy, there is scope for improvement including education and international cooperation.
We thought of that! Come to @lftwworldwide & @MyEDF event on 10th December in Brussels. To register: shorturl.at/aemX2
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
.@IVardakastanis makes a strong call for fast commitment from @EU_Commission to a new EU Disability Rights agenda post-2020.
We need EU Commission to commit to a new strong and ambitious agenda!
#EDPD2019 #EUDisability #WeAreEUCitizens
ALT Yannis Vardakastanis speaks
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
It's #WorldSightDay!
Our amazing Orientation & Mobility Practitioners assist people on a daily basis. Read more about what they do guidedog.org.za/what-does-ou…
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
Although you can read this, there are nearly 1.5 million who would really struggle.
That’s the number of people in the UK with macular disease, seeing the large blur that you see now. So there are 1.5 million reasons why on #WorldSightDay, our logo just doesn’t matter. #WSD2019
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
It is #WorldSightDay!
Help us put #VisionFirst! by liking, sharing and joining the conversation!
#Eyecare #Development #Optometry #Ophthalmology #SDGs #UniversalHealthCoverage #HealthforAll
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
Today is #WorldSightDay! 🌏
Share. Like. Use your voice. Be the conversation...and help us put #VisionFirst!
ow.ly/I0Ur50wyGTL
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
Today is #WorldSightDay!
At least a billion people across the world have a preventable visual impairment.
The scale of this vision crisis makes it imperative for global efforts to ensure vision & health for all.
#VisionFirst | #WSD19
Photo: Rolex / Joan Bardeletti
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
On this #WorldSightDay, envision a future where we can all see the world through the wonder of our eyes.
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
Every year #WorldSightDay is observed to spread awareness around the global issue of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. This year the focus is on protecting children from visual impairment & loss of sight. #WSD2019
#VisionFirst
#HealthForAll
#SwasthaBharat
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
‘Silent’ electric cars must legally now make a noise. The EU-mandated system is called an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS). It becomes law on 1 July 2019 after years of campaigning by groups such as the European Blind Union. ow.ly/GkFN30oZMFz @euroblind
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
This is Zoey.
Last year, after seven years of service at #RoyalAscot, she retired as a guide dog for her owner David Adams.
14/10 not all heroes wear capes.
#BringYourDogToWorkDay | @dog_rates
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
Just FYI, we have a new dress code assistant at #RoyalAscot 🐶
European Guide Dog Federation retweeted
Jimbo the Guide Dog knows the difference between a microphone and a meaty bone. @francescacumani, ITV's horse-racing presenter kept her equipment intact when she interview Jimbo at Royal @Ascot.
