Assistance Animals - An Introduction to Context, Law & the Sector

This webinar will be a brief introduction to the world of assistance animals – from the perspective of the humans, the law and guidelines that allow handlers to navigate and access public life.

We will cover the basics of definitions in law, accreditation verses owner training or supported training, and discuss the rights and responsibilities of assistance animal handlers and the public places and spaces that serve them.

Learning Objectives

About The Presenter

Lisa is a leading advocate and voice in the Assistance Animal space, educating and delivering supports to public, corporate and private clients to advance the accessibility and understanding about assistance animals and their humans She supporting individual assistance dog handlers, with their trainers, to fully access public life, places and spaces

Lisa is a regular speaker and presenter to businesses, community groups and charities, advancing the understanding of law, and accessibility.

She has a Professional background in health, business, education and advocacy and is a retired Paramedic and Airforce Reserve Officer.

Lisa is the human companion of Assistance Dog Lilly.

Website links to my bio:

https://animaltherapies.org.au/membership-account/profile/?pu=lisaassistancepaws-com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarobinsonau/