Our Mission & Values

We came together with a Mission: To empower the lives of people living with disabilities to live independently through service dog partnerships.

IAAD supporter holding a black Labrador Retriever from the assistance dog program at a community event.
IAAD illustration representing the connection and partnership between a person and their assistance dog.

Some disabilities are invisible. They can create walls and unknown alienation for those struggling to live with them.

An expertly trained canine companion that has the skillset to help build independence and connection is an invaluable gift.

The connection, lifetime access to community and understanding, not only for those living with the disability, but for their families and support systems.

At IAAD, we strive to educate through outreach and example. We are driven by our community of volunteers and the incredible potential in our service dogs in training.

From puppies to partners, these companions build the bridge to independence, confidence and support for all those that they touch.

We are guided by our Values and maintain all actions within the organization using these guiding principles.

Compassion

We provide personalized support with empathy and kindness, ensuring every individual and family feels heard and valued.

Integrity

We operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all aspects, from training and placements to fundraising and community engagement.

Excellence

We uphold the highest standards in training, dog care, and service delivery, continuously striving for improvement.

Empowerment

We support individuals in achieving greater independence by providing the tools, resources, and ongoing guidance needed for success.

Collaboration

We work alongside clients, volunteers, sponsors, and professionals to build strong partnerships that expand our impact and advance our mission.

Empowerment through Partnership: From Puppies to Partners

IAAD supporters displaying assistance dog artwork created during a community fundraising event.
Family spending time with a black Labrador Retriever from the IAAD assistance dog program in a home environment.
IAAD supporter holding a young yellow Labrador Retriever assistance dog puppy outdoors.
A man kneeling on one knee, wearing sunglasses and a dark blue uniform with a Canadian flag patch and a badge emblem, smiling with his arm around a black Labrador retriever.
IAAD volunteers, supporters and assistance dogs together at a community event for Infinite Abilities Assistance Dogs.
IAAD assistance dog puppy practicing socialization and positive interactions with people in a public indoor environment.
Black Labrador Retriever assistance dog in training practicing public access skills with a handler in a grocery store.
IAAD volunteers and puppy raisers with Labrador Retriever puppies beginning their assistance dog training journeys.

IAAD is an Approved Assistance Dog Organization in Alberta and therefore meets the training standards of the Alberta Government. This Registration ensures that our service dogs in training have public access, by law having access to any location where the public has access to.

For more information visit the Alberta Government website

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