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Guide Dogs for the Blind

Guide Dogs for the Blind

消费者服务

San Rafael，CA 14,408 位关注者

Harnessing the Power of Partnership

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At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live. Our passionate community employs innovative practices to create life-changing partnerships. And, we advocate for the policy reforms that change how the world views blindness and disability. Because when everyone is empowered to participate, our communities are stronger. With world-class client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs and K9 Buddy dogs, provide guide dog readiness skills, and offer youth programs to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. As the largest guide dog school in North America, more than 16,000 guide dog teams have graduated from GDB from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. All of our services are provided free of charge, including personalized training and ongoing support, plus financial assistance for veterinary care, if needed. Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors and volunteers; we receive no government funding. Guide Dogs for the Blind is an accredited member of the International Guide Dog Federation. VISION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs. MISSION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities.

网站
https://www.guidedogs.com
所属行业
消费者服务
规模
201-500 人
总部
San Rafael，CA
类型
非营利机构
创立
1942
领域
Guide Dog training、Puppy raising、Volunteering和Donations

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  • At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we create exceptional partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. If you have something special to give and are passionate about our mission, explore a career with us! We respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Learn more today at guidedogs.com/careers #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #Hiring

    • A Canine Welfare Training Technician (CWTT) bathes a yellow Lab in a tub.

  • The year was 1941, and Lois Merrihew was on California Street in San Francisco when she remembers first hearing that the United States would enter World War II. America's involvement in the war brought the realization that blinded veterans would be returning to San Francisco. Years before, she had decided to pursue her childhood dream to train dogs as guides for the blind. An east coast school told her that women were not hired as trainers. They were not considered physically or emotionally fit for such work. That response solidified her resolve to become a dog guide trainer. She joined forces with Don Donaldson, and together, they formed Guide Dogs for the Blind on May 27, 1942, and operated from a rented house in Los Gatos, CA, until it eventually moved to its present location in San Rafael, CA, in 1947. Lois later became the school's director of training. "Of any of my accomplishments, I am most proud of Senate Bill #2391, passed in 1947, setting standards and licensing for both trainers and schools," she said. "Before then, anyone could 'train' and sell dogs to blind persons, without any guarantee of proper training." Lois was the first woman to become a licensed dog guide instructor. Happy International Women’s Day to all of the trailblazers and supporters who have helped make Lois’s dream a reality in the last 80+ years. In this photo, Lois smiles from the drivers seat of a car that has “Guide Dogs for the Blind” printed on the door. #InternationalWomensDay #GuideDog #IAmGDB

    • Lois smiles from the drivers seat of a car that has “Guide Dogs for the Blind” printed on the door.

  • Now more than ever, Guide Dogs for the Blind is committed to fostering a culture where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I) are at the heart of who we are. As an organization dedicated to creating a more accessible world for people who are blind and visually impaired, we recognize the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in advancing our mission and in fostering a workplace where all people—regardless of background, identity, or ability—feel valued for who they are, the skills they bring, and the unique perspectives they contribute. At GDB, we share collective responsibility for creating a community where everyone, from our employees to the people we serve, experiences a sense of belonging and empowerment. We are committed to advocating for the rights of individuals who are blind or visually impaired, and helping create a world that embraces diversity in all its forms. We know that to create lasting impact, we must continuously strengthen our efforts to be more inclusive, equitable, and accessible, and we are dedicated to making this vision a reality in everything we do. In the coming weeks and months, you will see GDB ensuring our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is even more prominent and public-facing through communications, media, and advocacy efforts. To learn more about our current and ongoing DEI efforts, please visit https://lnkd.in/gf9SGUGC #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB

    • On a blue background, white text reads "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at GDB" with the GDB log on top

  • We are proud to have received a Leaders in Sustainability certification for our Oregon campus from Clackamas County! From the food we serve to the way we care for our clients and dogs, we practice proactive, thoughtful and inclusive interactions on our campuses. Because when everyone is empowered to participate, our communities are stronger. Alt text available. #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #Sustainability

    • Three GDB staff members holding a wooden plaque, two Clackamas County representatives, and a yellow Lab stand in front of the wooden GDB sign on our Oregon campus.
    • A wooden plaque that reads Clackamas County Leaders in Sustainability: Guide Dogs for the Blind. For excellence in sustainable practices that benefit our community, environment, and economy.

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