ADI CANDIDATE APPLICATION
CLIENT REFERENCE FORM
The Board of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) requires all nonprofit programs applying for
Candidate Status with ADI to receive three (3) references from assistance dog clients who have
worked with their assistance dog successfully for a minimum of one (1) year. ADI wants to learn
as much about the program as possible so we know their strengths and where they may need
additional support during their Candidacy. Your reference will be kept confidential.
• Person completing the reference is required to be a current client of the applicant organization.
• Person completing the reference is required to have worked with their assistance dog
successfully for a minimum of one (1) year.
Please complete this form to the best of your ability based on your knowledge and experience with the
potential candidate program. Include a separate paper if needed referencing the question number.
NAME OF APPLICANT ORGANIZATION:
YOUR NAME:
YOUR PHONE NUMBER: __________________YOUR EMAIL:
1. How long have you known this program?
2. When did you receive your assistance dog?
3. What does your dog do to help you?
4. Describe your experience with the program’s application process and waitlist. Were eligibility
requirements clear? Were you informed of the application timeline? How often were you provided
with updates on your application status?
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NAME OF APPLICANT ORGANIZATION:
5. Describe your experience with the training you received from the program. How long was your
training program? If you received a trained dog, how was the matching process for you? Do you
feel the education and hands-on training you received was adequate?
6. Describe your experience with follow up support after receiving your assistance dog. How
often has the program been in contact with you? Is the program available to help problem-solve
and answer questions? Do you know who to contact if you have an issue?
7. What does the program do particularly well? Is there anything the program could do to
improve?
8. Anything else you’d like to share about your experience with this program?
Signature Date
Thank you for taking the time to provide a reference for this potential Candidate Program!
Please return this form directly to Alex Ivic, Education and Membership Programs Coordinator:
[email protected]
In Europe, please return this form directly to Steph Atkin, ADEu Development Coordinator:
[email protected]
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