Guide Dogs
Offered by Guide Dogs of America
Provides trained guide dogs and instruction to help blind or visually impaired adults travel more independently.
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Guide Dogs of America provides guide dogs to individuals with visual impairment. This program presents opportunities for greater independence, enhanced mobility, and social interaction by... Main Services support & service animals Serving adults 18+ visual impairment
Cost & format
free · In person or online
Schedule
- Application timing varies; accepted students attend a 21-day in-residence training program in Sylmar, CA.
Who this is for
Applicant must be legally blind, age 18 or older, have completed orientation and mobility training, be physically able to walk one or two miles a day, have regular walking routes, and be able to care for a guide dog.
How to apply
Submit an application with physician, eye doctor, and usually orientation and mobility reports; then complete an interview and selection evaluation. Admissions contact: (818) 833-6428 or admissions@guidedogsofamerica.org.
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