The article tells the story of Irina, who has been living with severe chronic pain for a decade, which is relieved by her dog Aura, a specially trained assistance dog. Aura not only helps with daily activities, but also recognizes changes in her owner’s condition and warns of impending pain attacks. This story reveals how an assistance dog can become an invaluable physical and emotional support for a person with a disability.

The article says that one Lithuanian retail chain has officially opened its doors to assistance dogs. From now on, people with disabilities can visit stores together with their assistance dogs. The chain asks for customers' understanding and respect - these dogs are not pets, but necessary helpers who help their owners in their daily activities.

In the article, Irina, a woman who owns an assistance dog and faces public misunderstanding, shares her experience. She talks about the prejudices that people who have assistance dogs have to face and emphasizes the importance of developing respect and understanding in society towards these special animals and their owners.

The article “More than a friend: help that changes lives” tells about assistance dogs that help people with disabilities – bringing things, helping them move, warning about danger or even health changes. The experience of Irina Liubertė is shared, how her dog Aura provides more independence, security and self-confidence every day. The text also discusses the training of assistance dogs...

The article introduces the podcast "Accessibility Opens Opportunities", which discusses whether the environment in Lithuania is sufficiently adapted for people with visual impairments. It discusses the accessibility of public spaces, technologies and services, shares personal experiences and emphasizes that only an inclusive environment provides everyone with equal opportunities to live independently.

The article describes how a guide dog provides people with visual impairments with more security, confidence, and freedom than a white cane. It shares personal experiences, highlights the importance of a guide dog for independence, and highlights the challenges faced in training and maintaining such assistants.

The article examines whether a guide dog is a luxury or a necessity for a visually impaired person. It discusses the daily challenges of the blind, the importance of a guide dog for independence and safety, and the obstacles faced in obtaining such a dog in Lithuania.

The article emphasizes that a guide dog is not an ordinary pet, but an assistant to a person with a visual impairment. Ieva Krivickaitė shares her experience of how her guide dog helps in everyday life, why it should not be petted or distracted during work, and what dangers arise when others do not understand this.