At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently -- to live the life they want to live. Learn about our life-changing programs, including guide dogs, Orientation and Mobility Immersion, and K9 Buddies at guidedogs.com #IAmGDB #WeAreGDB
Guide Dogs for the Blind
消费者服务
San Rafael，CA 14,004 位关注者
Harnessing the Power of Partnership
关于我们
Established in 1942, GDB is the largest Guide Dog school in North America and continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Our programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. GDB receives no government funds. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them. GDB is headquartered in San Rafael, California, with a second campus in Boring, Oregon. More than 12,500 teams have graduated from our program, and there are approximately 2,200 active teams in the field currently. 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.
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https://www.guidedogs.com
Guide Dogs for the Blind的外部链接
- 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
地点
Guide Dogs for the Blind员工
动态
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is ILLEGAL for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to deny service to a person who is blind and visually impaired and their guide dog. With blindness community members and allies coming from 48 states, Tuesday's Rideshare Denial Rally in San Francisco highlights how pervasive these discriminations are. Check out NBC Bay Area's coverage of the rally and the ongoing issue at https://lnkd.in/gr8nPaK5 #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #RightToRide #DisabilityRights National Federation of the Blind
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Happy White Cane Awareness Day! ?? A white cane is a device that indicates a pedestrian has sight loss. Part of White Cane Awareness Day is recognizing that drivers or cyclists should be yielding to a person using a white cane. In this photo, two people using a white cane cross an intersection. To their side, a car yields. #GuideDogsForTheBlind #BlindnessAwareness #OrientationAndMobility #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #WhiteCane
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It's National Veterinary Technician Week! Guide Dogs for the Blind's fear-free certified veterinary technicians provide top-notch care for our dogs and puppies on a daily basis. Our dogs love to visit the clinics on our campuses not only for the treats but for the love and attention they receive. Thank you to our veterinary technicians for their excellent work and continued contribution to the GDB mission! Inside a clinic, two veterinary technicians care for a red golden retriever. One vet has their arm around the dog and the other is bandaging their paw. #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #GuideDog #VetTechWeek #VetTech
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Thank you to those that tuned into our most recent Conversations with Chris on GDB's Guide Dog Mobility Apprentice Program! We had a fantastic time and hope you did too. Missed it or want to rewatch it? Find the recording at https://lnkd.in/g4teSitU #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB
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"Each one of my girls has become one with me in her own way. They’ve taught me the joy of independence, confidence, courage, and trust," says GDB client Ann Gelles of her guide dogs. Catch up with Ann's GDB experience at https://lnkd.in/ejvXrm9t Alt text available #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #GuideDog
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At GDB, we're typically known for being a guide dog school. But did you know we also offer a free Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Immersion Program? O&M skills are essential for people who are blind or visually impaired, including those that have guide dogs, as they promote safer, more independent travel. Not only do clients receive individualized instruction, we also provide meals and lodging, low vision assessments, psychological services, and so much more. Learn more about our world-class O&M Immersion program at https://lnkd.in/gqKMxgar #GuideDogsForTheBlind #LowVision #Blindness #DisabilityAwareness #IAmGDB
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Join us TOMORROW, September 5th, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM PT to learn about GDB's Apprentice Training program! We’ll be joined by Guide Dog Mobility Manager Amy Gunn and Apprentice Instructor Kate Dougherty to take a deep dive into how we train our next generation of Guide Dog Instructors. Register for free at https://lnkd.in/gK7cwG-R #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #GuideDog #ServiceDogInTraining
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Congratulations to our newest qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, Richard Macauley! "I chose this career because it allowed me to empower people through the catalyst of working with animals, which has always been my dream." Read about how Richard's background with animals and (zookeeping!) led him to Guide Dogs for the Blind. https://lnkd.in/gQyUkRmt #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB
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Interested in learning more about the guide dog lifestyle but don't know where to start? Check out our free informational events like Guide Dogs for the Blind 101 and Guide Dog Experience Day to explore the programs we offer. https://lnkd.in/gzpJsbCt Individuals who are blind or visually impaired, including family members/friends, and blindness professionals are welcome to attend. #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #GuideDog #Blindness #LowVision
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