Guide Dogs for the Blind

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

Meet GDB Client Faith Snapp and her guide dog Prim. Faith sat down with Central Bark host Theresa Stern to talk about her history with Guide Dogs for the Blind, her leadership role in FFA, and her future plans as she embarks on her newest adventure - veterinary school! Listen now at guidedogs.com/podcasts #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #GuideDog

Did you know that Guide Dogs for the Blind is one of the only guide dog schools in the world providing financial assistance, as needed, to our clients for veterinary care? We want to ensure that finances are not a barrier for people wanting to be partnered with a guide dog or K9 Buddy, or an obstacle for guide dogs or K9 Buddy dogs to receive appropriate veterinary care. Learn more about our Veterinary Financial Assistance Program at https://lnkd.in/gHnDBEmK In this photo, two veterinary staff members smile at the camera with a yellow Lab between them in an exam room. #GuideDogsForTheBlind #VetTechWeek #VetTech #Inclusion #IAmGDB #GuideDog

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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