We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender. The majority of these organizations provide custom trained service animals at no cost to the client.įor information on dog guide organizations world-wide, visit the International Guide Dog Federation. Guide Dogs for the Blind harnesses the power of partnerships - connecting people, dogs, and communities - to transform the lives of individuals with visual. Through the values that guide our work we make a real difference, and change lives. Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. For over 80 years Guide Dogs has been giving people back their confidence, freedom and independence by training and providing world-class guide dogs. There are numerous non-profit organizations dedicated to breeding, training, and matching dog guides with people who are blind, visually impaired or have other disabilities. Raisers in our club receive their guide dog puppy at approximately eight weeks old, and the pup will return to one of GDB’s campuses for formal training between 14. GDB does not charge for its services and receives no government funding.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of visually and physically impaired people and children with autism. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) provides exceptional guide dogs for individuals who are blind or low vision. We provide Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Autism Support Dogs, and Orientation and Mobility. Dog guides are highly trained animals that provide people who are blind or visually impaired with enhanced mobility, companionship, the opportunity to conquer barriers, and increased independence. South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind.