Question 1

What is ADEP?

Accepted Answer

ADEP (Assistance Dogs Empowering People) is a not-for-profit charity that empowers people with disabilities by providing professional assistance dog partnerships free of charge.

Question 2

What is ADEP’s mission and vision?

Accepted Answer

• Mission: To empower people with disabilities by enhancing independence, confidence, and community connection through assistance dogs.
 • Vision: A world where every person has the support they need to live more independently and inclusively with the help of assistance dogs.

Question 3

What are ADEP’s core values?

Accepted Answer

Compassion, Partnership, Integrity, Empowerment, and Community.

Question 4

Are ADEP’s dogs free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thanks to donors and community support, ADEP places assistance dogs at no cost to the individual. While ADEP provides the dog, training, and placement free of charge, the ongoing care and maintenance of the dog is the client’s responsibility. This includes food, veterinary visits, grooming, toys, bedding, and other daily expenses.